Neighborhood · Anna Maria, Florida
Lake La Vista
Boat-water living at the top of the island
3
Homes for sale
$2,985,000
Median list price
$1,380
Avg price / sqft
61
Median days on market
Lake La Vista sits at the northern tip of Anna Maria Island, a small pocket of canal-front and near-beach homes where a protected lagoon opens straight to Tampa Bay. This is boat-water country, close to the sand and within an easy stretch of neighboring enclaves like Shore Acres, Bimini Bay Estates, and Luana Isles — with Anna Maria Beach a walk or short ride away. Downtown Tampa is roughly 75 minutes out, so you get true island quiet without being cut off from the mainland.
This is a thin, high-dollar market. Right now there are just 3 active listings with a median list price of $2,985,000, and homes move fast — the median days on market is a single day. If you're serious, watch the live map and be ready to act, because inventory here is measured in a handful of properties, not dozens.
Lake La Vista is a community in Anna Maria, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,799,900 – $7.0M price range
2,567 sqft median home
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake La Vista
$6,995,000
242 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, ANNA MARIA
6 bd · 6.5 ba · 4,088 sqft
$2,985,000
159 CRESCENT DRIVE, ANNA MARIA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,567 sqft
$1,799,900$1,995,000
154 CRESCENT DRIVE, ANNA MARIA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,421 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lake La Vista boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake La Vista market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$1,705,000
Median sold price
88%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
218 days
Median time to sell
Lake La Vista vs Anna Maria
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 15.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake La Vista boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake La Vista is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake La Vista home
≈ $17,392/mo
$2,985,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
32
Median age
65
Median income
$86,964
Median home value
$967,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake La Vista
Culture
Top 11% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 12% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Appearance oriented
Top 14% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Emotional
Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Food & Drink
Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Straight answers
Lake La Vista FAQs
Is Lake La Vista a good place to live?+
It's a compact, water-oriented pocket at the north end of Anna Maria Island, ideal if you want boat access and beach proximity in one place. Kids are zoned for Anna Maria Elementary School, Martha B. King Middle, and Manatee High. Downtown Tampa is about 75 minutes away, so mainland trips stay manageable.
Is Lake La Vista expensive?+
Yes — this is one of the pricier corners of the island. The median list price is $2,985,000, active homes range from $1,799,900 to $6,995,000, and pricing runs around $1,380 per square foot. Every current listing is above $1M.
What do homes cost in Lake La Vista?+
With just 3 active listings, the median list price is $2,985,000 on a median home size of about 2,567 square feet. Over the last 12 months only one home sold, closing at $2,300,000.
How is the market here?+
It's extremely thin and moves quickly — the median days on market is just 1, and only one home traded in the past year. Sellers averaged about 87% of asking on that sale, so pricing and timing matter; browse Anna Maria homes for sale to see how it compares nearby.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't available for this small neighborhood, so there's no reported community dues figure to plan around. Property taxes run higher given the price point — the median is about $17,460 per year.
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