Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Forest Lakes Village
Affordable Sarasota living close to the coast
1
Homes for sale
$193,000
Median list price
$153
Avg price / sqft
489
Median days on market
Forest Lakes Village is a quiet, established pocket of Sarasota with mature landscaping and an easygoing residential feel. It sits within easy reach of the city's cultural and coastal draws, from the beaches of Lido Key to the galleries and restaurants of the Rosemary District. Families are served by Wilkinson Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High, and the neighborhood keeps you close to walkable areas like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores.
For buyers, this is one of Sarasota's more attainable entry points. The market here moves slowly and inventory is thin — currently a single active listing at $193,000 — so patience and a clear plan matter. With a median sold price around $170,000 over the past year, it's worth comparing against nearby communities like Sky Ranch before you commit.
Forest Lakes Village is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$193,000 – $193K price range
1,264 sqft median home
$510/mo median HOA
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Forest Lakes Village
Every active listing inside the Forest Lakes Village boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Forest Lakes Village market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$170,000
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
56 days
Median time to sell
Forest Lakes Village vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 38.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Forest Lakes Village boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Forest Lakes Village 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 Village home
≈ $1,958/mo
$193,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$510/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
899
Median age
58
Median income
$80,448
Median home value
$322,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Forest Lakes Village
Appearance oriented
Top 4% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Appearance oriented
Top 5% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Beliefs
Top 7% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Active
Top 9% 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.
Attitudes
Top 15% 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.
Relationships
Top 16% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Straight answers
Forest Lakes Village FAQs
Is Forest Lakes Village a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established neighborhood that keeps you close to the best of Sarasota — from Lido Key beaches to downtown culture. Families benefit from the assigned Wilkinson Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High. The pace is relaxed and residential, which suits buyers who want value over flash.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Not by Sarasota standards. The median list price is $193,000 and homes sold over the past year had a median price of about $170,000, making this one of the more affordable ways into the Sarasota market.
What do homes cost in Forest Lakes Village?+
The single active listing is priced at $193,000, and homes run roughly $153 per square foot on a typical size of about 1,264 square feet. Over the last 12 months, five homes sold at a median of $170,000, with sellers averaging 92% of their asking price.
How is the market right now?+
It's slow and inventory-starved — just one active listing at the moment, and homes have been sitting a median of 489 days on market. That gives serious buyers real leverage to negotiate, since sellers here are averaging 92% of asking.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $510 per month, which typically covers shared community costs, and the median annual property tax is around $2,655. Factor both into your monthly budget when comparing against nearby Sarasota neighborhoods.
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