Moving to Lakewood Ranch

Neighborhoods by Lifestyle

Lakewood Ranch isn't one neighborhood — it's dozens of villages, each built around a different lifestyle and price point.

Golf & country club

VillageBuilderPrice rangeKnown for
Esplanade at AzarioTaylor Morrison$400s–$1M+18-hole championship course, resort amenities
Lakewood Ranch Country ClubEstablished/mixedVariesThree golf courses, lower CDD (bonds largely paid down)

55+ active adult

VillageBuilderPrice rangeKnown for
CresswindKolter Homes$400s–$1M+Structured lifestyle programming
Del Webb (Original & Catalina)Del Webb$350s–$1M+On-site dining, resort-style pools

Value & family-friendly

VillageBuilderPrice rangeKnown for
Lorraine LakesLennar$400s–$600sIncluded upgrades, family amenities
SavannaPulte$400s–$600sMid-market value
SoleraPulte$400s–$600sMultigenerational floor plans
Indigo, Polo Run, Sapphire Point, Woodleaf HammockEstablished/mixedVaries (resale)Lower CDD, mature landscaping

Luxury & custom

VillageBuilderPrice rangeKnown for
The Isles & MontereyToll Brothers$700s–$1M+Elevated architecture, curated amenities
Waterbury ParkNeal Signature Homes$1.3M+Exclusive custom homes

Resort & all-ages

VillageBuilderPrice rangeKnown for
Star FarmsMultiple builders$300s–$3M+Largest new village (1,100+ acres), extensive amenities
SweetwaterPulte$400s–$900sMaintenance-free villas, established amenities

Price ranges and builder details per Cole Murray Realty's 2026 Lakewood Ranch buyer guide; verify current pricing and availability, which shift with each new phase release.

Common questions

What is the best neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch for golf?

Esplanade at Azario (Taylor Morrison, $400s-$1M+) is built around an 18-hole championship course with bundled resort amenities. Lakewood Ranch Country Club, the community's original established area, offers three golf courses and generally lower CDD costs since its bonds are largely paid down.

Are there 55+ communities in Lakewood Ranch?

Yes. Cresswind (Kolter Homes, $400s-$1M+) and two Del Webb communities, Original and Catalina ($350s-$1M+), are the primary age-restricted active-adult options, each with resort-style pools and structured lifestyle programming.

What's the most affordable way into Lakewood Ranch?

Savanna and Solera (both Pulte, roughly $400s-$600s) target mid-market buyers, as does Lorraine Lakes (Lennar, $400s-$600s), which emphasizes included upgrades and family amenities. Established resale villages like Indigo, Polo Run, Sapphire Point, and Woodleaf Hammock can also offer relative value with lower CDD assessments.

What's the newest and largest village in Lakewood Ranch?

Star Farms is the largest new village at over 1,100 acres, with multiple builders and price points from the $300s to $3M+, and an extensive resort-amenity package.

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