The Lake Club

Gated luxury village · Lakewood Ranch · Manatee County · ZIP 34202

Lakewood Ranch's gated custom-home village, built around a Grande Clubhouse and a resale-driven luxury market.

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

The Lake Club is a private club community of custom and luxury homes, so the read is by neighborhood, lot, and individual home, not by one Lakewood Ranch average.

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Jon's Current Read

"The Lake Club is a gated, amenity-led village inside Lakewood Ranch, not a value market, so the read is about the lot, the home, and the club. The community opened for sale in 2007 and the lead builder reported selling out its remaining homes by the mid 2020s (Stock Development, 2024 to 2025), which means the active market here is increasingly resale and the occasional remaining parcel rather than new construction. The lifestyle anchor is the 20,000 square foot Grande Clubhouse with resort pools, spa, fitness, tennis, and pickleball. Carrying cost runs higher than typical Lakewood Ranch neighborhoods because of the club dues plus the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District and CDD assessments on the tax bill, so the diligence is the lot, the condition, and the full fee stack, confirmed per parcel."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Lake Club is a gated, custom and luxury home village within Lakewood Ranch, the master planned community in Manatee County just east of Sarasota. Homes opened for sale in spring 2007, and the community is built around lakes, decorative stone bridges, a one mile park, and a Tuscan-inspired character (Stock Development and Michael Saunders community guides, 2024 to 2026).

The lifestyle anchor is the 20,000 square foot Grande Clubhouse, with two resort style pools, a day spa, a fitness center, tennis, pickleball, a pro shop, a children's playground, and concierge services, behind a staffed guardhouse (Stock Development, 2024 to 2026). Confirm current club access and dues for the specific home.

The active market here is now driven by resale and any remaining parcels rather than new construction. The lead builder, Stock Development, reported closing out its remaining Lake Club homes in the mid 2020s, with its final new home sale reported in late 2025 (Stock Development and Your Observer, 2024 to 2025).

The pitch is gated, club-centered luxury inside the nation's top selling multigenerational master plan. The work is reading the specific lot and lake exposure, the condition and updates of an individual custom home, and the full carrying cost of club dues plus Stewardship District and CDD assessments, all verified per parcel.

Quick Match

Who The Lake Club is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a gated, guarded, club-centered luxury village
Buyers who value the Grande Clubhouse, resort pools, and racquet sports
Buyers seeking a custom or larger estate home on an oversized lot
Buyers who want a Lakewood Ranch address with a private club layer

Probably not for

Value buyers focused on the lowest entry pricing in the area
Buyers unwilling to carry club dues plus Stewardship District and CDD costs
Buyers who need brand-new builder inventory rather than resale
Buyers who want a no-amenity, low-fee single-residential neighborhood

Market Pulse

How The Lake Club is performing right now

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

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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 The Lake Club 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 or Lakewood Ranch. 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

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in The Lake Club buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

The Lake Club 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.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take

20,000 square foot Grande Clubhouse anchors the lifestyle
Two resort style pools plus a day spa and fitness center
Tennis, pickleball, and a pro shop on site
Staffed guardhouse and gated, controlled access
Confirm current club dues and access per home

The Lake Club is a gated, club-centered luxury village within Lakewood Ranch rather than a value market, so the lifestyle is built around the 20,000 square foot Grande Clubhouse with two resort style pools, a day spa, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, a pro shop, and concierge services, all behind a staffed guardhouse. The custom and luxury homes sit on lakes and preserves with decorative stone bridges and a one mile park (Stock Development, 2024 to 2026). Carrying cost includes club dues plus the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District and CDD assessments on the tax bill, so confirm the full fee picture and current club access before you buy.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The Lake Club trades a premium fee stack for a gated club lifestyle minutes from I-75, UTC shopping, and Sarasota, with the Gulf beaches a manageable drive.

Drive times from The Lake Club. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point inside the community.

I-75 interchange~5 to 10 min · via University Parkway

UTC Mall and shopping~10 min · University Parkway retail

Lakewood Ranch Main Street~10 to 15 min · dining and shops

Downtown Sarasota~25 to 35 min · via I-75 or Fruitville

Sarasota Bradenton Airport~20 to 30 min · via University Parkway

Lido and Siesta Key beaches~35 to 50 min · Gulf beaches via Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center~10 to 15 min · local hospital

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 The Lake Club with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

LNLakewood National: The New-Home GuideLakewood Ranch, FL · 1.0 mi WBWild Blue at Waterside: The New-Home GuideLakewood Ranch, FL · 1.4 mi SASolera atLakewood RanchLakewood Ranch, FL · 2.0 mi ELEmerald Landingat WatersideSarasota, FL · 2.6 mi SPSapphire Point at Lakewood Ranch: The New-Home GuideLakewood Ranch, FL · 2.8 mi ILThe Isles at Lakewood Ranch: The New-Home GuideLakewood Ranch, FL · 2.8 mi LLLorraine Lakes at Lakewood Ranch: The New-Home GuideLakewood Ranch, FL · 3.0 mi EAEsplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch: The New-Home GuideLakewood Ranch, FL · 3.5 mi CLCresswind Lakewood Ranch: The New-Home GuideLakewood Ranch, FL · 3.8 mi

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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

The Lake Club (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

Manatee 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

The Lake Club is served by Manatee 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.

Public

Manatee County Public Schools (verify by address)

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By address

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any The Lake Club address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around The Lake Club: Lakewood Ranch's standing as the nation's top selling multigenerational master plan, the builder sell-out that shifted this community to a resale market, and the Stewardship District and CDD fee structure. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in The Lake Club

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe Lake Club's gated club position inside a top selling master plan points to steady luxury demand, with the watch items being the shift to a resale-driven market and the higher carrying cost from club dues plus Stewardship District and CDD assessments.

Lakewood Ranch ranked top selling multigenerational master plan

2025

BullishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Region

Lakewood Ranch holding the nation's top multigenerational ranking supports luxury demand and the Lake Club address.

Builder sell-out shifts Lake Club to a resale market

2024 to 2025

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

With the lead builder closing out remaining homes, the active market is increasingly resale and any remaining parcels rather than new construction.

Stewardship District and CDD assessments on the tax bill

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Stewardship District and CDD assessments plus club dues raise carrying cost, so the full fee stack must be verified per parcel.

Gated, club-centered luxury inside Lakewood Ranch

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

The staffed gate and 20,000 square foot Grande Clubhouse anchor a private club lifestyle that differentiates the community.

Custom homes mean condition varies per home

Ongoing

NeutralMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Custom homes vary widely in size, age, and updates, so condition and lot must be read per home, not by a community average.

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 The Lake Club, 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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July 2025
Market
Lakewood Ranch holds No. 1 multigenerational community ranking
Lakewood Ranch maintained its standing as the nation's top selling multigenerational master planned community, a position it has held for years, underscoring demand across the master plan that contains The Lake Club. Why it matters: A top selling master plan address supports luxury demand and resale liquidity in gated villages like The Lake Club. Source
November 2024
Development
Lead builder reports nearing sell-out in The Lake Club
Stock Development reported that only a small number of homes remained in The Lake Club, signaling the community was nearing the end of its new construction phase and shifting toward a resale-driven market. Why it matters: The sell-out shifts buyer focus to resale and any remaining lots, making lot quality and home condition the value drivers. Source
December 2025
Market
Lake Club records among top Lakewood Ranch sales for 2025
Year-end coverage of top residential sales in Lakewood Ranch included high-value Lake Club estate transactions, reflecting continued demand at the upper end of this gated village. Why it matters: Strong upper-end sales confirm the community's luxury positioning while underscoring how much the specific home and lot drive the number. 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 The Lake Club buying strategy.

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

Read the lot and lake exposure first. In a custom-home village, the parcel and the water or preserve view set the floor on value more than the finishes.

Confirm the full fee stack per parcel. Club dues plus the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District and CDD assessments on the tax bill drive carrying cost here.

Treat each custom home on its own. Homes vary widely in size, age, and updates, so the condition read is per home, not a community average.

Verify the club access and amenities tied to the specific home, including current Grande Clubhouse dues and any membership structure.

Cross-shop within Lakewood Ranch, such as Solera, if a lower fee and price point outranks the gated club layer.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated custom home on a strong lake or preserve lot

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting club dues plus Stewardship District and CDD assessments

Best Lot

An oversized lot with a protected lake or preserve view

Smart Timing

Confirm the full fee stack and club access before you offer

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

The Lake Club Homes For Sale

What your money buys in The Lake Club.

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 The Lake Club today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry

Smaller resale homes or maintenance-free options inside the gate, the more accessible way into the club lifestyle. Confirm the home type and fees per parcel.

Lowest entry

The Core

Updated custom homes on solid lake or preserve lots, the heart of the resale market in this gated village.

Most inventory

The Top

Larger custom estates on premier oversized lots with the strongest lake views, the homes that hold value best here.

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 Entry

Smaller resale homes or maintenance-free options inside the gate, the more accessible way into the club lifestyle. Confirm the home type and fees per parcel.

The Core

Updated custom homes on solid lake or preserve lots, the heart of the resale market in this gated village.

The Top

Larger custom estates on premier oversized lots with the strongest lake views, the homes that hold value best here.

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 The Lake Club, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Golf and lake lots 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 The Lake Club 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 golf, lake, and preserve frontage, 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 The Lake Club holds value.

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

Location within Lakewood RanchStrong

Gated and amenity-led communityPositive

Club dues plus Stewardship and CDDConfirm per parcel

Custom home condition and systemsVerify per home

Lot and lake view qualityLot driven, verify

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Lake Club

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Ignoring the optional club cost
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. 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

Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots carry real, durable premiums. Pay an estate price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Ignoring the club decision

The club is optional and separate, so two similar homes can cost very differently to own. Buyers who do not price the membership they will actually use misread their real monthly number.

Skipping the systems check

A 1990s home means 1990s-era 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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The Lake Club sells the gated club lifestyle, but the deal is won or lost on the lot, the individual home, and the full 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.

8.0A- · Buy Score

Resale Strength8.0/10

Renovation Risk4.0/10

Location Efficiency8.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility8.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage5.8/10

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 The Lake Club 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

Oversized lake and preserve lots hold value best
The view and the lot drive value over finishes
Confirm the lot lines and any easements per parcel
Carrying cost includes club dues plus CDD assessments
Read the lot and view before the home's finishes

In a gated custom-home village like The Lake Club, the lot is the part of your money the market protects. Oversized parcels with protected lake or preserve views hold value better than interior lots, and the lot and view drive value more than any single set of finishes. The house can be renovated; the lot and the view cannot. Read the parcel and the view first, then price the condition of the custom home against it, with the full carrying cost confirmed.

The 15-Second Verdict

The Lake Club in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated, guarded, club-centered luxury village in Lakewood Ranch.

Biggest advantageThe Grande Clubhouse and resort amenities behind a staffed gate, with a top master-plan address.

Biggest riskClub dues plus Stewardship District and CDD assessments push carrying cost higher than typical.

Sweet spotAn updated custom home on a strong lake or preserve lot matched honestly to comps.

Avoid ifYou want the lowest entry pricing or a low-fee, no-amenity neighborhood.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Club dues plus HOA, verify the current amounts
Stewardship District and CDD assessments on the tax bill
Carrying cost runs higher than typical Lakewood Ranch
Grande Clubhouse access tied to the community
Confirm the full fee stack per parcel before offering

The Lake Club carries an HOA plus a private club structure, and homes sit within the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District with CDD assessments that appear on the annual tax bill. The combined carrying cost runs higher than typical Lakewood Ranch neighborhoods. Confirm the exact lines for the specific parcel.

Dues typically support the gated entry, common areas, and access to the 20,000 square foot Grande Clubhouse with resort pools, spa, fitness, tennis, and pickleball. The Stewardship District and CDD assessments fund community infrastructure and maintenance (Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, established 2005). Verify the current club dues and tax assessments per home.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a The Lake Club buy.

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

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxManatee County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in The Lake Club.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 The Lake Club

Price it to the lot, the individual home, and the club layer, not a Lakewood Ranch average.

Selling in The Lake Club means pricing to your specific lot, your home's size and updates, and the gated club lifestyle that buyers pay for here, not a townwide Lakewood Ranch average. The lake or preserve view, the condition, and the full fee picture 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 The Lake Club, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Solera, 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 The Lake Club home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in The Lake Club 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 The Lake Club 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 Manatee County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,609/mo

Manatee County typical true cost to own

$110/mo

Manatee 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 · Manatee 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.

The Lake Club Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

The Lake Club 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 The Lake Club, Florida?

The Lake Club is a gated village inside Lakewood Ranch, in Manatee County just east of Sarasota and east of I-75, in the 34202 ZIP. Confirm the exact location for any specific home.

What kind of community is The Lake Club?

It is a gated, guarded village of custom and luxury homes built around a 20,000 square foot Grande Clubhouse, resort pools, spa, fitness, tennis, and pickleball (Stock Development, 2024 to 2026).

When was The Lake Club built?

Homes opened for sale in spring 2007. The lead builder, Stock Development, reported closing out its remaining homes in the mid 2020s, so the active market is now resale and any remaining parcels (Stock Development and Your Observer, 2024 to 2025).

Is there new construction in The Lake Club?

New construction has largely wound down. The lead builder reported selling out its remaining homes by the mid 2020s, so most activity is resale, with the occasional remaining lot. Confirm current availability per parcel.

Does The Lake Club have HOA and CDD fees?

Yes. It carries an HOA plus a private club structure, and homes sit within the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District with CDD assessments on the tax bill. Confirm the exact amounts for any specific home.

What is the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District?

It is a special purpose district established by the Florida Legislature in 2005 that, with community development districts, funds and maintains infrastructure across Lakewood Ranch. Its assessments appear on the annual real estate tax bill (Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District).

What amenities does The Lake Club offer?

The anchor is the 20,000 square foot Grande Clubhouse with two resort style pools, a day spa, a fitness center, tennis, pickleball, a pro shop, a children's playground, and concierge services, behind a staffed guardhouse (Stock Development, 2024 to 2026).

What schools serve The Lake Club?

The community is part of the School District of Manatee County. Homes have generally been zoned for Robert Willis Elementary, R. Dan Nolan Middle, and Lakewood Ranch High, but assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home.

How far is The Lake Club from I-75 and Sarasota?

The community is just east of I-75 off University Parkway, with Sarasota, UTC shopping, and the area's golf and dining a short drive away. Drive times vary by destination and traffic.

Is The Lake Club a good place to buy for luxury?

It is one of the more established gated luxury villages in Lakewood Ranch, which has been the nation's top selling multigenerational master plan (Your Observer, 2025). As with any luxury market, the lot, the condition, and the fee stack drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.

Why does pricing vary so much in The Lake Club?

Because the homes are custom and vary widely in size, age, lot, and updates. The lot, the lake or preserve view, and the condition, not the Lake Club name alone, set the price.

Are there condos or coach homes in The Lake Club?

The community has offered estate homes plus some maintenance-free luxury options such as coach homes in certain sections. Confirm the home type and any maintenance-free fees for the specific property.

Is The Lake Club gated?

Yes. It is a gated community with a staffed guardhouse providing controlled access, which is part of the private club character buyers pay for here.

How does The Lake Club compare to other Lakewood Ranch neighborhoods?

It sits at the gated, club-centered luxury end of Lakewood Ranch, with higher carrying cost than lower-fee neighborhoods. Cross-shopping other Lakewood Ranch communities helps weigh the club layer against price and fees.

Who is the best real estate agent for The Lake Club?

The best agent for The Lake Club is one who actively works Lakewood Ranch 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 The Lake Club.

How do I find a top Lakewood Ranch real estate agent who knows The Lake Club?

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The Verdict

Should you buy in The Lake Club?

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

Buyers who want a gated, guarded, club-centered luxury villageExcellent fit

Buyers who value the Grande Clubhouse, resort pools, and racquet sportsExcellent fit

Buyers seeking a custom or larger estate home on an oversized lotExcellent fit

Buyers who want a Lakewood Ranch address with a private club layerExcellent fit

Buyers who will verify the lot, condition, and full fee stack per homeExcellent fit

Value buyers focused on the lowest entry pricing in the areaProbably not

Buyers unwilling to carry club dues plus Stewardship District and CDD costsProbably not

Buyers who need brand-new builder inventory rather than resaleProbably not

Buyers who want a no-amenity, low-fee single-residential neighborhoodProbably not

Buyers unwilling to read each custom home's condition on its ownProbably not

Get the inside read on The Lake Club

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the optional club, or selling your The Lake Club home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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A Momentum Realty The Lake Club specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Thinking about hiring an agent here? How to find the best real estate agent in The Lake Club - what to look for, questions to ask, and your local expert.

The Lake Club median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty — Median sale price in The Lake Club, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

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The Lake Club

The 60-Second Overview

Who The Lake Club is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How The Lake Club is performing right now

The Lake Club on the map.

The Club & Membership

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Manatee County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in The Lake Club

Lakewood Ranch ranked top selling multigenerational master plan

Builder sell-out shifts Lake Club to a resale market

Stewardship District and CDD assessments on the tax bill

Gated, club-centered luxury inside Lakewood Ranch

Custom homes mean condition varies per home

Lakewood Ranch holds No. 1 multigenerational community ranking

Lead builder reports nearing sell-out in The Lake Club

Lake Club records among top Lakewood Ranch sales for 2025

The The Lake Club buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in The Lake Club.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well The Lake Club holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Lake Club

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Ignoring the club decision

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on The Lake Club is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

The Lake Club in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a The Lake Club buy.

Price it to the lot, the individual home, and the club layer, not a Lakewood Ranch average.

In The Lake Club, condition and view decide your number

What is your The Lake Club home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

The Lake Club Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in The Lake Club?

Get the inside read on The Lake Club

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Need to sell fast in Manatee County?

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