Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Forest Lakes Country Club Estates
Golf-course living minutes from downtown Sarasota
Forest Lakes Country Club Estates sits in the heart of Sarasota, built around a golf course and shaded by mature trees that give the streets a settled, established feel. It's a quieter pocket that still puts you close to the energy of the Rosemary District and the parks and family blocks of Arlington Park. The beaches of Lido Key and the bayfront charm near Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores are both an easy drive when you want the water.
Right now the market here is tight — there are no active listings, so this is a neighborhood you buy into when a home comes up rather than one you shop from a long list. Over the last 12 months nine homes changed hands at a median sold price of $470,000, with sellers collecting about 97% of asking. If you want to be in Forest Lakes, the move is to line up your financing and be ready to act, and to keep an eye on the broader Sarasota homes for sale market while you wait.
Forest Lakes Country Club Estates is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$6,000/mo median rent
9 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Forest Lakes Country Club Estates
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Forest Lakes Country Club Estates boundary
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The Forest Lakes Country Club Estates market
9
Sold, last 12 months
$470,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
8 days
Median time to sell
Forest Lakes Country Club Estates vs Sarasota
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 10.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Forest Lakes Country Club Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Forest Lakes Country Club Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
420
Median age
59
Median income
$83,637
Median home value
$434,713
Beyond the listings
Living in Forest Lakes Country Club Estates
Attitudes
Top 2% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Food & Drink
Top 5% in the U.S.Wine Lovers
It's all about the grape. This population enjoys a trip to the vineyard to learn about wine and sharing a good bottle with friends and family.
Lifestyles
Top 6% in the U.S.Hipster
This population swims against the tide of mainstream culture. Common interests include old music, antiques, and alternative diets (i.e., veganism).
Entertainment
Top 7% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Active
Top 7% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Emotional
Top 7% in the U.S.Heartfelt Sharing
This population is characterized by vulnerability. Looking to unload emotional burdens, activities include confessions, apologies, and long-form posts.
Straight answers
Forest Lakes Country Club Estates FAQs
Is Forest Lakes Country Club Estates a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want an established, golf-course neighborhood with a central Sarasota location. You're close to downtown and family-friendly areas like Arlington Park, and the beaches at Lido Key are a manageable drive. The low turnover — nine sales last year — points to residents who settle in and stay.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It sits in the mid-market for Sarasota, with a median list price of $599,000 and a median sold price of $470,000 over the past 12 months. That's more approachable than the barrier-island prices at Lido Key, while keeping you central. Rentals run a median of about $4,200 a month.
What do homes cost in Forest Lakes Country Club Estates?+
Homes sold over the last year had a median price of $470,000, and the current median list price is $599,000. With no active listings at the moment, exact pricing depends heavily on the specific home that comes to market. Comparing against the wider Sarasota homes for sale market helps set expectations.
How is the market right now?+
It's a tight, low-inventory market — there are currently zero active listings, and only nine homes sold in the past 12 months. Sellers averaged about 97% of their asking price, which tells you well-priced homes move without heavy discounting. Being pre-approved and ready to move is key here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and property tax figures aren't available in the current data for this neighborhood, so confirm them on any home you're considering. As a golf-course community, expect some association structure, and Sarasota County property taxes will apply. Your agent can pull exact numbers for a given address before you make an offer.
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