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The Lakes in Sarasota, FL

Includes Lakes of Sarasota and Lakes Estates.

The Lakes is an upscale, deed-restricted community in the heart of Central Sarasota.  The two entries into the community are east off of McIntosh Road just south of Bahia Vista Street.  This is an ideal location in that you are a few minutes from downtown and the interstate, shopping of all kinds is just a hop away, and the beaches of Siesta Key, Lido, and Longboat key are just 10 minutes from home.   Of course, upscale shopping can be found at St. Armands Circle or many of the boutiques at the Southgate Mall.  “The Lakes,” while primarily known for luxury single-family homes is recorded as Lakes Estates.  There is also an enclave of deed restricted maintenance-free villas known as “The Lakes of Sarasota.”  Both sections together are affectionately known together as “The Lakes.”

Take a look at this listing in The Lakes Estates

The Lakes of Sarasota consists of 43 villas from around 1,000 square feet up to 1,500 square feet.  Villas feature open designs, tile roofs and, the units have a one car carport and a one car garage.  The affordable monthly fee includes exterior maintenance, ground maintenance, insurance, a recreation facility and reserves for things like roofs.  Construction began in 1983 and was complete in 1985.

Lakes Estates consists of 190 well-maintained single-family homes with home sizes from about 1,900 to over 4,000 square feet of living area under air.   Home construction began in 1985 and wrapped up about 1990.  Homes with lake or preserve views will command a somewhat higher cost of acquisition.  Expect high ceilings, modern open kitchens, large living, dining and family rooms, and some of the most effective use of windows and sliders which brings some of the best views of the lush tropical views. The homes here are well maintained and have lush professional looking landscapes. Some homes will have pools and tile roofs.   The mandatory fees include a community heated pool, fitness center, playground, recreation facility, and tennis courts.  All homes have at least a two-car garage.  Lot sizes range from just under 9,000 square feet and can be as much as three-quarters of an acre.

The schools are Brentwood Elementary, McIntosh Middle, and Sarasota High School.

If you are considering listing or buying in The Lakes, it makes a lot of sense to get (and stay) informed as to values. We provide all the recent sales along with complete listing information so you can make the comparison everyone should make prior to signing on the dotted line. We also provide analysis of the current real estate market in The Lakes with our up to the minute market report also located to the right. If you want to stay updated as to any new listings, price changes, or sales, our advanced search located above can walk you through how to stay on top of the market.

We are the local real estate experts in Sarasota and in The Lakes subdivision.  Our knowledge of the local Sarasota real estate market has continued to grow for nearly two decades. We welcome the opportunity to work with you and find that special place to call home and maximize your bottom line. Feel free to email or call us. You will be glad you did.