Neighborhood · Cortez, Florida
Lake Forest Estates
Coastal living minutes from the Cortez fishing village
3
Homes for sale
$558,000
Median list price
$343
Avg price / sqft
17
Median days on market
Lake Forest Estates sits in Cortez, the old fishing community on Manatee County's western edge, where the pace is quiet and the Gulf and Anna Maria Island are a short drive away. It's a pocket of established single-family homes with pools showing up on the market, surrounded by familiar neighbors like Shorelands, Sunset Harbor, and Sagamore Estates. Families here are zoned for Palma Sola Elementary School, W. D. Sugg Middle School, and Manatee High School.
For a buyer, this is a thin, fast-moving market: just three active listings right now, with homes going under contract in a median of two days. The median list price is $558,000, running from $499,900 to $799,000, and homes trade around $343 per square foot. With so little inventory, decisive buyers who know what they want tend to win here — browse Cortez homes for sale or watch the live map to move quickly when the right one lists.
Lake Forest Estates is a community in Cortez, Florida.
Quick facts
$499,900 – $799K price range
1,754 sqft median home
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Forest Estates
$499,900
1704 54TH STREET COURT W, BRADENTON
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,006 sqft
$799,000
5211 17TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,754 sqft
$558,000$625,000
5203 18TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,723 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake Forest Estates market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$459,900
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
16 days
Median time to sell
Lake Forest Estates vs Cortez
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Forest Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Forest Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Forest Estates home
≈ $3,537/mo
$558,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
64
Median age
57
Median income
$74,722
Median home value
$317,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Forest Estates
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Relationships
Top 14% in the U.S.Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Appearance oriented
Top 15% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 19% in the U.S.Fitness Fashion
Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.
Emotional
Top 19% 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
Lake Forest Estates FAQs
Is Lake Forest Estates a good place to live?+
It's a quiet residential pocket in Cortez, close to the fishing village, the Gulf, and Anna Maria Island. Homes are zoned for Manatee High School, and the surrounding communities like Shorelands and Sagamore Estates give the area an established, settled feel. If you want coastal Manatee County living without the density of the beach islands, this fits.
Is Lake Forest Estates expensive?+
The median list price is $558,000, with active homes ranging from $499,900 up to $799,000. That puts it in the mid-to-upper range for the Cortez area, and pricing works out to roughly $343 per square foot on a median home size of about 1,754 square feet.
What do homes cost in Lake Forest Estates?+
Right now there are three active listings with a median list price of $558,000. Over the last 12 months, the two homes that sold closed at a median of $414,950, so recent sale prices have trailed today's asking prices — a gap worth discussing before you make an offer.
How is the market in Lake Forest Estates?+
It's fast and tight: only three homes are active, and the median days on market is just two. Sellers have averaged about 94% of their asking price over the past year, so there's some room to negotiate, but you'll need to act quickly given how little inventory there is. Following the live map is the best way to catch new listings early.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median property tax runs about $4,647 per year based on recent data. HOA figures aren't reported for the current listings here, so confirm any association dues and rules directly on the specific home you're considering.
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