Homes for Sale in Lakewood Ranch

A large planned community in Manatee and Sarasota counties with lakes and golf.

About Lakewood Ranch

What to know.

Lakewood Ranch is a large planned community that stretches across Manatee and Sarasota counties. It has many neighborhoods, lakes, parks, and golf courses. Each neighborhood has its own association and rules.

ZIP codes34202342113421234240

What makes it special

  • Top-rated schools and A-rated hospitals close by.
  • Golf, tennis, pickleball, and miles of trails.
  • Waterside Place and Main Street for dining and events.
  • Homes from condos to custom estates, new and resale.
  • About 30 minutes to Gulf beaches and downtown Sarasota.
Lakewood Ranch at a glance

The quick facts.

  • Where it is: east of I-75, spanning Manatee and Sarasota counties, between Bradenton and Sarasota.
  • ZIP codes: 34202, 34211, 34212, and 34240.
  • Distance: about 30 minutes to the Gulf beaches, 20 minutes to downtown Sarasota, and roughly an hour to Tampa.
  • Who it fits: families, remote professionals, and active-adult buyers. Lakewood Ranch is one of the top-selling master-planned communities in the country.
Neighborhoods within Lakewood Ranch

Find your community.

  • Lakewood National — golf-course living with Arnold Palmer courses and a resort clubhouse. See Lakewood National homes.
  • Del Webb Lakewood Ranch — a gated 55+ community built for active adults. See Del Webb homes.
  • Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club — established estate homes behind the gates.
  • Condominiums & villas — lower-maintenance options across the community. See condos for sale.
  • Mallory Park — gated, near top schools and Waterside Place. See Mallory Park.
  • Harmony — newer homes with a pool and clubhouse. See homes.
  • Bridgewater — lakefront homes in the center of Lakewood Ranch. See homes.
  • River Club — an established golf-course community on the edge of Lakewood Ranch. See homes.

Love the fairway life across the region? See Craig’s Golf Course Homes guide.

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Homes priced at $1 million and up. Click a home to see photos and details.

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Listing information comes from the brokerage search site and updates on its own. It is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Preferred Shore Real Estate Group, License BK3815898.

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Questions about Lakewood Ranch

What county is Lakewood Ranch in?

It spans two counties. Most of Lakewood Ranch is in Manatee County, and newer areas reach south into Sarasota County.

What are the Lakewood Ranch zip codes?

The main zip codes are 34202, 34211, 34212, and 34240.

Is Lakewood Ranch a good place to live?

Many buyers think so. It has top-rated schools, parks and trails, golf, and two town centers, and it is consistently one of the best-selling master-planned communities in the country.

How far is Lakewood Ranch from the beach?

About 30 minutes to the Gulf beaches, and roughly 20 minutes to downtown Sarasota.

Can I buy AS-IS or with cash?

Yes. Many buyers do. Craig can explain how an AS-IS or cash purchase works and what to inspect.

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