Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Forest Lakes Country Club Estates
Golf-course living minutes from downtown Sarasota
2
Homes for sale
$657,450
Median list price
$264
Avg price / sqft
40
Median days on market
Forest Lakes Country Club Estates sits in the heart of Sarasota's midtown, a mature, tree-lined community built around a golf course and stocked lakes that give the streets their easy, unhurried feel. You're close enough to the culture and beaches that define Sarasota — the sands of Lido Key, the bayfront charm of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, and the nightlife of the Rosemary District — while staying in a settled residential pocket that feels a world apart.
The market here is tight and moving fast. There are just 3 active listings right now, with a median list price of $625,000 and homes selling in a median of 9 days, so serious buyers should be ready to act. Over the past year, 7 homes sold at a median of $492,450, with sellers collecting about 97% of asking — a healthy sign of steady demand.
Forest Lakes Country Club Estates is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$625,000 – $690K price range
2,628 sqft median home
$8/mo median HOA
$2,400/mo median rent
8 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Forest Lakes Country Club Estates
$625,000$650,000
3504 BROOKLINE DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,956 sqft
$689,900$729,900
3215 PINE VALLEY DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,299 sqft
Every active listing inside the Forest Lakes Country Club Estates boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Forest Lakes Country Club Estates market
8
Sold, last 12 months
$481,225
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
9 days
Median time to sell
Forest Lakes Country Club Estates vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
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.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Forest Lakes Country Club Estates home
≈ $4,292/mo
$657,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$8/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,400/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
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 settled, green midtown neighborhood built around a golf course and lakes, with a quiet residential feel and quick access to downtown Sarasota. Families appreciate the assigned schools — Wilkinson Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High. The central location puts beaches like Lido Key within an easy drive.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It sits in a comfortable mid-to-upper range for Sarasota, with a median list price of $625,000 and active listings spanning $275,000 to $729,900. The average price per square foot is about $229, and the median home measures roughly 1,956 square feet. That's a solid value for a central, golf-course community.
What do homes cost in Forest Lakes Country Club Estates?+
Current asking prices run from $275,000 to $729,900, with a median list price of $625,000. Over the last 12 months, 7 homes sold at a median price of $492,450. The gap between list and sold prices reflects a mix of home sizes and conditions across the neighborhood.
How is the market right now?+
It's fast and competitive. Inventory is thin at just 3 active listings, and homes are selling in a median of 9 days with sellers getting about 97% of asking. If you find the right Sarasota home here, plan to move quickly and come in with a strong offer.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are minimal, with a median around $8 per month, so you get community character without heavy monthly dues. Property taxes run a median of about $6,543 per year. That low HOA is a real advantage compared with many amenity-heavy Florida communities.
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