Neighborhood · Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Central Park
Family-friendly living behind the gates of Lakewood Ranch
Central Park sits inside Lakewood Ranch, the master-planned community that stretches across Manatee County east of Sarasota. It's a neighborhood built around actual parks and open green space, with sidewalks that connect to top-rated schools like B.D. Gullett Elementary, Dr Mona Jain Middle, and Lakewood Ranch High. If you want the amenity-rich Lakewood Ranch lifestyle without the golf-club price tags of neighbors like Lake Club or Esplanade, this is the sweet spot.
The market here is tight and mid-priced: just 10 active listings right now with a median list price of $497,000. That puts Central Park below the loftier corners of the Ranch, appealing to families and move-up buyers who want space and schools over a golf membership. With limited inventory, the right home tends to move, so it pays to be ready when a listing that fits hits the market.
Central Park is a community in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Quick facts
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Central Park
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Central Park boundary
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The Central Park market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$410,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
76 days
Median time to sell
Central Park vs Lakewood Ranch
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Central Park boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Central Park is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
1,933
Median age
44
Median income
$77,376
Median home value
$490,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Central Park
Food & Drink
Top 4% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Active
Top 6% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Active
Top 9% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Active
Top 9% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 11% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Appearance oriented
Top 14% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Straight answers
Central Park FAQs
Is Central Park a good place to live?+
It's a well-regarded, park-centered neighborhood inside Lakewood Ranch, with walkable streets and green space built into the plan. Families are drawn to the assigned schools — B.D. Gullett Elementary, Dr Mona Jain Middle, and Lakewood Ranch High. You get the master-planned lifestyle of the Ranch in a more residential, family-focused setting.
Is Central Park expensive?+
It sits in the mid range for Lakewood Ranch, with a current median list price of $497,000. That's more attainable than the higher-end golf and lakefront communities like Lake Club nearby. For buyers who want the location and schools without a luxury price, it's one of the more reasonable options in the area.
What do homes cost in Central Park?+
Right now there are 10 active listings with a median list price of $497,000. Inventory is limited, so pricing can shift as homes come and go. Working with an agent who tracks new listings helps you act quickly when the right one appears.
How is the market in Central Park?+
With only 10 homes actively listed, this is a tight, low-inventory neighborhood. Limited supply means well-priced homes tend to attract serious interest, so buyers should be prepared to move when a fitting listing hits the market. Staying in close contact with a local agent is the best way to catch new inventory early.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
As part of Lakewood Ranch, Central Park carries HOA fees along with the community's district assessments, and Florida property taxes apply on top of that. Specific current figures for this neighborhood aren't reflected in the available data, so we recommend confirming the exact HOA dues and tax amounts on any individual home before you write an offer. Your agent can pull those numbers listing by listing.
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