Emerald Landing
at Waterside

David Weekley Homes village · Lakewood Ranch Waterside · ZIP 34240

A David Weekley Homes village inside Lakewood Ranch Waterside, new construction townhomes on Kingfisher Lake a short walk from the town center.

New constructionWalk to Waterside PlaceSarasota County village

Live Market Pulse

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Emerald Landing mixes townhomes, three-story city homes, and single-family residences with different floor plans and fee math, so the honest read is by home type, floor plan, and lot, not one community average.

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Jon's Current Read

"Emerald Landing at Waterside is a newer David Weekley Homes village inside Lakewood Ranch Waterside, the master plan's first foray onto the Sarasota County side, and the read is a new-construction read rather than a resale read. The product spans two-story townhomes, three-story city homes, and single-family homes around Kingfisher Lake, so the floor plan and the home type drive the number more than the Emerald Landing name does. Because this sits inside Lakewood Ranch Waterside, expect both an HOA and a CDD assessment on the tax bill, and confirm the exact lines per home and per the builder's current offering. Your leverage is choosing the right home type and lot, reading the CDD and HOA carrying cost honestly, and using the builder warranty rather than buying on the brochure."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Emerald Landing at Waterside is a gated village built by David Weekley Homes inside Lakewood Ranch Waterside, the master plan's first village on the Sarasota County side rather than the Manatee County side that anchors most of Lakewood Ranch (Your Observer, February 2024). It is built around Kingfisher Lake, the same lake the Waterside Place town center sits on.

The community offers a mix of home types: two-story townhomes, three-story city homes, and single-family residences, each with open-concept floor plans and modern finishes. That range means a townhome and a single-family home here list and live very differently, so the home type and the floor plan, not the village name, set the buy.

The pitch is town-center access. Emerald Landing is convenient to Waterside Place whether residents walk, bike, or use the planned water taxi from the community's boat dock, per David Weekley (Your Observer, February 2024). On-site amenities include a resort-style pool, pickleball courts, a dog park, and a fire pit.

Because this is new construction inside a Lakewood Ranch master plan, the work is reading the HOA and the CDD assessment honestly, matching the home type to how you actually live, and using the builder warranty, then confirming every fee line per home and per the builder's current offering.

Quick Match

Who Emerald Landing is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty near a town center
Lock and leave buyers who want a townhome or city home close to Waterside Place
Buyers drawn to Lakewood Ranch amenities on the Sarasota County side
Buyers comfortable budgeting both an HOA and a CDD assessment

Probably not for

Buyers who want an established resale market with comp history
Anyone unwilling to verify the HOA and CDD lines per home
Buyers who want a large private lot rather than a low-maintenance home
Buyers who need to be on the Manatee County side of Lakewood Ranch

Market Pulse

How Emerald Landing is performing right now

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

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Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 30, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Emerald Landing listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Solera at Lakewood Ranch or Sarasota. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Emerald Landing at Waterside buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Emerald Landing on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Emerald Landing trades a large private lot for new construction within walking distance of the Waterside Place town center, with Interstate 75 and University Parkway carrying you to Sarasota, the airport, and the Gulf beaches.

Drive times from Emerald Landing. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point inside the village.

Waterside Place town center~5 min · walk, bike, or planned water taxi

Interstate 75~10 to 15 min · via Fruitville or University

University Town Center mall~15 to 20 min · shopping and dining

Downtown Sarasota~25 to 30 min · via Fruitville Road

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport~25 to 30 min · via University Parkway

Siesta Key and Gulf beaches~35 to 45 min · via downtown Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch Main Street~15 to 20 min · Manatee County town center

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact parcel. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Emerald Landingat Waterside with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Emerald Landing (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Sarasota County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Emerald Landing is served by Sarasota County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Emerald Landing: the build-out of Lakewood Ranch Waterside on the Sarasota County side, the continued expansion of the Waterside Place town center, and Lakewood Ranch's standing as a top-ranked master plan. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Emerald Landing at Waterside

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Emerald Landing, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe Waterside build-out and the town center expansion point to steady demand, with the watch item being how quickly new construction across the Waterside villages adds supply.

Lakewood Ranch Waterside build-out on the Sarasota side

2024

BullishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Active new-village construction by national builders, including David Weekley at Emerald Landing, broadens choice and supports the area's growth and services.

Waterside Place town center expansion

2025

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

New dining and retail tenants keep opening at the lakefront town center a short walk from Emerald Landing, deepening the walkable amenity base.

Lakewood Ranch ranked top master plan nationally

2024

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Region

Lakewood Ranch held the number one master-planned community ranking for a sixth straight year, underpinning brand demand across its villages.

Both HOA and CDD carrying cost

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NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Waterside villages carry an HOA plus a CDD assessment on the tax bill, so total carrying cost has to be read per home before contracting.

New construction adds supply over time

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Builder inventory across the Waterside villages competes with resales, so home type and lot, not the village name, set value.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Emerald Landing at Waterside, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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February 2024
Development
Waterside breaks ground on new neighborhoods including Emerald Landing
Your Observer reported that Lakewood Ranch, celebrating its 30th anniversary, was building new neighborhoods around the Waterside Place town center, with Emerald Landing by David Weekley Homes among those selling and stressing easy access to Waterside Place by walk, bike, or planned water taxi. Why it matters: Town-center proximity and the David Weekley warranty are the village's core pitch, set against the new-construction carrying cost. Source
July 2025
Amenities
Waterside Place adds gastropub Allswell as town center expands
Sarasota Magazine reported that the gastropub Allswell opened at Waterside Place, the latest in a run of dining and retail openings at the lakefront town center within walking distance of Emerald Landing. Why it matters: A deepening walkable amenity base at Waterside Place strengthens the case for the nearby villages. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Emerald Landing buying strategy.

If we were buying in Emerald Landing, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Pick the home type first. Townhome, three-story city home, and single-family live and price very differently here, so the home type sets the floor.

Read the CDD and HOA together. Waterside villages carry both an HOA and a CDD assessment on the tax bill, so total the carrying cost before you fall for a floor plan.

Use the builder warranty. This is new construction by David Weekley, so confirm the warranty terms and the included features versus options on the exact home.

Confirm the lot and the lake exposure. Kingfisher Lake and preserve lots read differently from interior lots, so verify the specific parcel and any premium.

Use the Waterside context, and cross-shop other Lakewood Ranch villages such as Solera at Lakewood Ranch if entry pricing outranks town-center walkability.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A townhome or city home matched to a Kingfisher Lake or preserve view

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting the combined HOA and CDD carrying cost on a new home

Best Lot

A lake or preserve lot rather than an interior parcel

Smart Timing

Confirm the CDD assessment and HOA dues before you sign the builder contract

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Emerald Landing at Waterside is a gated David Weekley Homes village inside Lakewood Ranch Waterside, built around Kingfisher Lake near the Waterside Place town center. On-site amenities include a resort-style pool, pickleball courts, a dog park, and a fire pit, and residents reach Waterside Place by foot, bike, or planned water taxi from the community boat dock. As part of Lakewood Ranch, residents also tap the wider master plan's parks, trails, and town centers. Confirm the specific home type's amenities, HOA, and CDD lines before you buy.

Emerald Landing Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Emerald Landing.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Emerald Landing today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Townhome Entry

Two-story townhomes, the low-maintenance way into the village, where the floor plan and the carrying cost drive value.

Lowest entry

The City Home Core

Three-story city homes with more space and town-center proximity, the heart of the attached product here.

Most inventory

The Top

Single-family residences and the best Kingfisher Lake lots, the homes that hold value best in the village.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Townhome Entry

Two-story townhomes, the low-maintenance way into the village, where the floor plan and the carrying cost drive value.

The City Home Core

Three-story city homes with more space and town-center proximity, the heart of the attached product here.

The Top

Single-family residences and the best Kingfisher Lake lots, the homes that hold value best in the village.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Emerald Landing, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Emerald Landing is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Emerald Landing holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Location within Lakewood Ranch WatersideStrong

New construction with builder warrantyPositive

HOA and CDD postureBoth apply, verify per home

Home type and floor plan fitVerify per home

Lot and lake exposureVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Emerald Landing

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Emerald Landing is new construction inside Lakewood Ranch Waterside. The deal is won or lost on the home type, the lot, and the combined HOA and CDD carrying cost.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.4B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.2/10

Renovation Risk3.0/10

Location Efficiency8.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Emerald Landing is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Kingfisher Lake and preserve lots hold value best
Interior lots trade view for entry pricing
Confirm any lot premium with the builder
Townhome and city home lots are low maintenance
Read the lot and view before the finishes

In a new village like Emerald Landing, the lot is the part of your money the market protects. Kingfisher Lake and preserve lots hold value better than interior parcels, and the lot premium is set by the builder, so confirm it on the specific home. The house comes with a builder warranty; the lot and the view do not change. Read the lot and the lake exposure first, then match the home type and the finishes to it.

The 15-Second Verdict

Emerald Landing in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want new construction near a walkable town center on the Sarasota side of Lakewood Ranch.

Biggest advantageWaterside Place access by foot, bike, or planned water taxi, plus a David Weekley warranty.

Biggest riskThe combined HOA and CDD carrying cost on a new home, easy to underbudget.

Sweet spotA townhome or city home on a lake or preserve lot matched to how you actually live.

Avoid ifYou want an established resale market or a large private single-family lot.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Both an HOA and a CDD assessment apply, verify per home
The CDD assessment shows up on the property tax bill
Townhome and city home dues differ from single-family
Confirm what exterior maintenance the HOA covers
Total the combined carrying cost before you contract

As a village inside Lakewood Ranch Waterside, Emerald Landing carries an HOA, and Waterside villages also carry a CDD assessment that appears on the property tax bill. The exact dues and assessment vary by home type and floor plan, so confirm the current lines for the specific home with the builder and the parcel's tax record.

Where the HOA applies, it typically covers community amenities and common-area and exterior maintenance on attached product such as townhomes and city homes; the CDD assessment funds Waterside infrastructure. Confirm exactly what is covered for the specific home type before you buy.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Emerald Landing buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxSarasota County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Emerald Landing.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Emerald Landing

Price it to the home type, the lot, and the carrying cost, not one Emerald Landing average.

Selling in Emerald Landing means pricing to your specific home type and lot, not to a village average that mixes townhomes, city homes, and single-family homes. The floor plan, the lake or preserve view, and the combined HOA and CDD carrying cost are what set your number.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Emerald Landing, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Solera at Lakewood Ranch, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Emerald Landing home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Emerald Landing matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Emerald Landing at Waterside year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Sarasota County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,609/mo

Sarasota County typical true cost to own

$110/mo

Sarasota County typical home insurance

No CDD

No community development district bond

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Sarasota County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Emerald Landing at Waterside Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Emerald Landing at Waterside is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 58 days.

1.8

Months supply

$1,019,500

Median list

$847,500

Median sold

$313

Per sqft

Days on mkt

6/8/41

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Emerald Landing at Waterside?

It is a gated David Weekley Homes village inside Lakewood Ranch Waterside, in Sarasota County, built around Kingfisher Lake near the Waterside Place town center, ZIP 34240.

Is Emerald Landing in Sarasota or Manatee County?

It is in Sarasota County. Waterside is Lakewood Ranch's first village on the Sarasota County side, while most of Lakewood Ranch sits in Manatee County (Your Observer, February 2024).

Who builds Emerald Landing at Waterside?

David Weekley Homes, a national builder, develops Emerald Landing, offering a mix of townhomes, three-story city homes, and single-family residences.

What home types does Emerald Landing offer?

The village mixes two-story townhomes, three-story city homes, and single-family homes with open-concept floor plans, so the home type and floor plan drive the buy more than the village name.

Does Emerald Landing have HOA and CDD fees?

Yes. As a Lakewood Ranch Waterside village it carries an HOA, and Waterside villages also carry a CDD assessment on the tax bill. Confirm the exact lines for the specific home.

What is a CDD assessment?

A Community Development District assessment helps fund the infrastructure and amenities in a master-planned community and appears on the property tax bill. Confirm the amount for the specific home.

What amenities does Emerald Landing have?

On-site amenities include a resort-style pool, pickleball courts, a dog park, and a fire pit, plus access to Waterside Place by foot, bike, or planned water taxi from the community boat dock.

How close is Emerald Landing to Waterside Place?

It is convenient to Waterside Place whether residents walk, bike, or use the planned water taxi from the boat dock, per David Weekley (Your Observer, February 2024).

What is at Waterside Place?

Waterside Place is a lakefront town center in Lakewood Ranch with dining, retail, a farmers market, and a waterfront park; new tenants such as the gastropub Allswell continue to open (Sarasota Magazine, July 2025).

Is Emerald Landing new construction?

Yes. It is a newer David Weekley Homes village, so the read is a new-construction read with builder warranty and option choices, not an established resale read.

What schools serve Emerald Landing?

Emerald Landing is part of Sarasota County Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for the specific home.

How is the commute from Emerald Landing?

Lakewood Ranch connects to Interstate 75 and University Parkway toward Sarasota, the airport, and the Gulf beaches. Drive times depend on your exact start point and the time of day.

Is Emerald Landing a good investment?

New construction near a walkable town center inside the top-ranked Lakewood Ranch master plan supports demand, but this is a fee-loaded, new-build market. Carrying cost and home type drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.

Why does pricing vary within Emerald Landing?

Because the village spans townhomes, city homes, and single-family homes on different lots, each with its own floor plan and carrying cost. The home type and the lot, not the Emerald Landing name, set the price.

Who is the best real estate agent for Emerald Landing at Waterside?

The best agent for Emerald Landing at Waterside is one who actively works Sarasota and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Emerald Landing at Waterside.

How do I find a top Sarasota real estate agent who knows Emerald Landing at Waterside?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Emerald Landing at Waterside and the wider Sarasota area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Emerald Landing at Waterside?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Emerald Landing at Waterside purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Emerald Landing?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want new construction with a warranty near a town centerExcellent fit

Lock and leave buyers who want a townhome or city home by Waterside PlaceExcellent fit

Buyers drawn to Lakewood Ranch amenities on the Sarasota County sideExcellent fit

Buyers comfortable budgeting both an HOA and a CDD assessmentExcellent fit

Buyers who will read fees, lot, and home type before they contractExcellent fit

Buyers who want an established resale market with comp historyProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify the HOA and CDD lines per homeProbably not

Buyers who want a large private lot rather than low-maintenance livingProbably not

Buyers who need the Manatee County side of Lakewood RanchProbably not

Buyers unwilling to total the combined carrying cost on a new homeProbably not

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Emerald Landing at Waterside median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty — Median sale price in Emerald Landing at Waterside, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

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Emerald Landingat Waterside

The 60-Second Overview

Who Emerald Landing is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Emerald Landing is performing right now

Emerald Landing on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Sarasota County Schools (verify by address)

Tatum Ridge Elementary area (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Recent Developments in Emerald Landing at Waterside

Lakewood Ranch Waterside build-out on the Sarasota side

Waterside Place town center expansion

Lakewood Ranch ranked top master plan nationally

Both HOA and CDD carrying cost

New construction adds supply over time

Waterside breaks ground on new neighborhoods including Emerald Landing

Waterside Place adds gastropub Allswell as town center expands

The Emerald Landing buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Emerald Landing.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Emerald Landing holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Emerald Landing

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Emerald Landing is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Emerald Landing in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Emerald Landing buy.

Price it to the home type, the lot, and the carrying cost, not one Emerald Landing average.

In Emerald Landing, condition and view decide your number

What is your Emerald Landing home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Emerald Landing at Waterside Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Emerald Landing?

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