The Lakes Sarasota

The Lakes is a community of single family homes, condos, and townhomes in Sarasota, Florida, with a range of options priced between $314,900 and $924,900. There are currently a total of 8 homes for sale in The Lakes. The smallest Lakes home presently available is a three bedroom two bathroom residence that is 1,435 square feet (1,165SF Under Air living space), and the largest of the The Lakes homes currently on the market has five beds and three baths and is a 4,534 square foot (3,364SF Under Air) residence.

Property management fees in Manatee County vary depending on the community and sometimes vary between homes in the community. The current HOA fees for homes in The Lakes range from $485 to $530. This fee includes common area maintenance, grounds maintenance, building maintenance, maintaining the community roads, the community pool, and real estate taxes for common areas. Also included is property insurance, water, trash removal, sewer, pest control, and recreation facilities. Please check the individual listing pages for the exact homeowners association fees for a particular The Lakes home.

The Lakes amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, spa / hot tub, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Sports facilities include tennis courts, pickleball courts, and basketball court. There is also a community park, a playground, as well as walking or jogging trails.

The Lakes HOA rules do allow homeowners to have pets although there are certain breed restrictions. There is a limit of how many pets you may have, and there is a restriction on pet size. Dogs and cats are allowed.

There are three commercial airports that serve The Lakes - Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ), which is seven miles away; Punta Gorda (PGD), which is 41 miles away, and Tampa International (TPA), which is 46 miles away.

The Lakes real estate activity on the Sarasota MLS during the past year (as of September 2025) reflects nine homes changing hands, with an average asking price of $757,989 and an average selling price of $728,000. This represents a healthy list-to-sell price ratio of 96% and $231 per square foot. During this period, The Lakes homes for sale have taken an average of 113 days to sell.

In addition, there are numerous other communities in Sarasota to choose from, or you may browse all available Sarasota Real Estate, including some new construction opportunities. Homes for sale in The Lakes are selling quickly. Set up a new listing alert, and we will notify you immediately when a new home in The Lakes hits the market. You can also always contact your ZFC Real Estate agent, who would happily assist you further with all your Florida real estate needs.

The Lakes Homes For Sale

Reduced

$924,900

$997,500

MLS#MFRA4644350

1533 Oak Way
Sarasota, FL 34232

5

4

2

4,502 SqFt

0.46 Acres

174 Days

Reduced

$899,000

$925,000

MLS#MFRA4659045

1773 Oak Lakes Dr
Sarasota, FL 34232

5

3

2

4,534 SqFt

0.32 Acres

28 Days

Reduced

$750,000

$799,000

MLS#MFRA4652140

4514 Trails Dr
Sarasota, FL 34232

3

3

2

3,560 SqFt

Water Front

0.2 Acres

113 Days

$650,000

MLS#MFRN6140108

1622 Oak Cir S
Sarasota, FL 34232

3

2

2

3,254 SqFt

Pool

0.38 Acres

18 Days

Reduced

$574,000

$679,000

MLS#MFRA4645178

4420 Oak View Dr
Sarasota, FL 34232

3

2

2

3,199 SqFt

0.34 Acres

170 Days

Under Contract

$489,900

$524,900

MLS#MFRA4656636

1674 Cottonwood Trl
Sarasota, FL 34232

3

2

2

2,832 SqFt

0.43 Acres

77 Days

Reduced

$325,000

$337,900

MLS#MFRA4656289

4333 Trails Dr #10-1
Sarasota, FL 34232

2

2

1

1,435 Sq Ft

77 Days

Reduced

$314,900

$369,000

MLS#MFRA4645791

4375 Trails Dr #17-1
Sarasota, FL 34232

2

2

1

1,621 Sq Ft

0.16 Acres

161 Days

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8 Active Listings in The Lakes