Homes for sale · Lakewood Ranch, FloridaCentral Park
Gated family living in the heart of Lakewood Ranch
12
Homes for sale
$537,450
Median list price
$271
Avg price / sqft
44
Median days on market
Central Park is one of the most popular family-focused neighborhoods in Lakewood Ranch, built around its namesake central green space and the kind of sidewalk-connected streets where kids ride bikes and neighbors actually know each other. The majority of its homes sit behind gates, and the community draws buyers who want new-ish construction, an easy commute to Sarasota and Bradenton, and A-rated schools without the price jump you'll find in enclaves like the Lake Club.
Right now the market here is steady rather than frantic: 12 homes are active with a median list price of $537,450, and homes that sold over the past year went for a median of $439,900 at 97% of asking. If you're comparing against higher-end Lakewood Ranch options like Esplanade or the golf-centered Lakewood Ranch Country Club, Central Park reads as the practical middle — gated, family-sized, and move-in ready without seven-figure pricing.
Central Park is a community in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Quick facts
$359,900 – $975K price range
2,307 sqft median home
$245/mo median HOA
$3,150/mo median rent
43 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in Central Park
Central Park is a residential neighborhood inside Lakewood Ranch, Manatee County's sprawling master-planned community, and it's organized exactly as its name suggests — around a large shared green space that functions as the community's living room. The streets are sidewalk-lined and connected, the homes are a consistent, relatively recent generation of Florida family housing, and much of the neighborhood sits behind gates. It's the kind of place designed for families and people who value a walkable, orderly, community-first layout.
The appeal here is practicality. You get the Lakewood Ranch lifestyle — top schools, planned amenities, a central location — without stepping into the luxury-price tier of some neighboring enclaves. Homes are family-sized, with a median footprint around 2,307 square feet, and half of the current listings include a private pool, which tells you something about how residents actually use these houses in the Florida climate.
Who does it suit? Primarily growing families, remote workers who want a short hop to Sarasota and Bradenton, and buyers who want a gated, low-drama community with established landscaping and a clear sense of place. It's less suited to someone chasing waterfront, golf-course frontage, or a 55-plus age-restricted lifestyle — those exist elsewhere in Lakewood Ranch, not within Central Park itself.
Neighborhoods and communities in Central Park
Central Park is itself a neighborhood within Lakewood Ranch, so it's helpful to understand how it fits among the community's other villages. Lakewood Ranch is one of the largest master-planned communities in the country, spanning both Manatee and Sarasota counties, and each village has its own flavor, price point, and amenity set. Central Park's niche is gated, family-oriented, mid-market living.
If you're weighing Central Park against its neighbors, the comparisons are instructive. Esplanade leans resort-amenity and lifestyle-driven, while the Lake Club occupies the luxury end with larger estate homes. The Lakewood Ranch Country Club centers on golf and club living, and Del Webb is the 55-plus active-adult option. Central Park sits comfortably between these, offering gated family homes without the golf membership or age restriction.
That positioning matters for buyers. Central Park gives you proximity to all of these amenities and the broader Lakewood Ranch infrastructure while keeping pricing grounded. You can enjoy the master-planned lifestyle, then decide whether you want to spend up into golf, luxury, or active-adult communities nearby — or stay put in a neighborhood built squarely for family life.
Homes for sale in Central Park: prices and housing
The current market shows 12 active listings with a median list price of $537,450, spanning a range from $359,900 up to $975,000. The average price per square foot is $271, and the median home size is about 2,307 square feet — numbers that point to a neighborhood of family-scale single-family homes rather than condos or small cottages. Six of the twelve active listings include a pool, and nine sit within gated sections.
Looking back over the past 12 months, 43 homes sold at a median price of $439,900, with sellers capturing 97% of their asking price on average. Homes take a median of roughly 41.5 days to go under contract, which signals a balanced market — not the frenzy of peak years, but not a buyer's dumping ground either. There are currently no listings above $1 million, and no active new-construction, waterfront, golf-frontage, or 55-plus homes within Central Park's current inventory.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $245 per month and median property taxes run around $5,962 per year. Lakewood Ranch communities often carry CDD assessments in addition to HOA dues, so always verify the full picture for any specific address before you make an offer. For buyers, the takeaway is that Central Park delivers a gated, amenity-adjacent lifestyle at an HOA level that's moderate by Lakewood Ranch standards.
Schools in Central Park
Central Park's most common school assignments are B.D. Gullett Elementary School, Dr Mona Jain Middle School, and Lakewood Ranch High School. All three sit within the broader Lakewood Ranch area and are part of the Manatee County school district. For families, the school assignment is one of the biggest draws of buying in this part of Lakewood Ranch.
School zones can and do change, and assignments sometimes vary even block to block within a large community. Before you commit to a specific home, confirm the exact attendance zone directly with the Manatee County school district using the property address. This is the only reliable way to be certain which schools a given house feeds into.
Beyond the assigned public schools, Lakewood Ranch as a whole has a range of educational options that families often research — but you should verify eligibility, boundaries, and any application requirements independently rather than assuming proximity guarantees access.
Getting around Central Park
Central Park's biggest practical advantage is its location inside Lakewood Ranch, which puts I-75 within easy reach. That interstate access is what makes the community function as a commuter base, opening up quick drives to Sarasota and Bradenton as well as regional destinations to the north and south.
For longer trips, downtown Tampa is roughly 55 minutes away and Tampa International Airport about 66 minutes by car. Those are manageable distances for occasional business travel or airport runs without being a daily grind. Day to day, most errands and amenities are reachable within Lakewood Ranch itself.
Like most of suburban Florida, Central Park is a car-dependent neighborhood — the internal streets are walkable and sidewalk-connected, but you'll drive for groceries, work, and entertainment. Buyers used to urban transit should plan on a vehicle being essential here.
Is Central Park a good place to live?
For the right buyer, Central Park is a strong choice. It delivers gated, family-sized homes — nine of twelve current listings are gated and half have pools — within one of the most established master-planned communities in Florida, and it does so at a median sold price of $439,900, well below Lakewood Ranch's luxury tier. The A-rated school assignments, central location, and genuine community layout around the park are the headline strengths.
The trade-offs are honest ones. There's no waterfront, golf-course frontage, 55-plus product, or new construction within Central Park's current inventory, so buyers wanting those specific features will look to other Lakewood Ranch villages. You'll also factor in the HOA of roughly $245 a month, property taxes near $5,962 a year, and the likelihood of CDD assessments on top — plus the reality that this is a car-dependent suburb.
The market itself is balanced: homes sell at 97% of asking in about 41.5 days, which means neither side has overwhelming leverage. That's good news for a buyer who wants to negotiate thoughtfully rather than rush. If your priorities are family living, schools, gated security, and a central Lakewood Ranch location at a sensible price, Central Park is well worth a serious look.
On the market now
Homes for sale in Central Park
$769,000
4731 BALBOA PARK LOOP, BRADENTON
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,883 sqft
$500,000
5008 MISSION PARK LANE, BRADENTON
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,600 sqft
$424,900
4914 TORREY PINES RUN, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,766 sqft
$495,000
5018 BOSTON COMMON GLEN, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,877 sqft
$574,900
4720 CLAREMONT PARK DRIVE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,202 sqft
$399,000$405,000
11523 PIEDMONT PARK CROSSING, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,293 sqft
$609,999$619,999
4808 BOSTON COMMON GLEN, BRADENTON
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,451 sqft
$359,900$365,000
4907 BOSTON COMMON GLEN, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,495 sqft
$398,000$410,000
11105 ENCANTO TERRACE, LAKEWOOD RANCH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,305 sqft
$725,000$749,000
4704 SENECA PARK TRAIL, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,472 sqft
$849,900$859,900
4708 TILDEN PARK COURT, BRADENTON
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,412 sqft
$975,000$995,000
4727 BALBOA PARK LOOP, BRADENTON
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,486 sqft
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The Central Park market
43
Sold, last 12 months
$439,900
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
52 days
Median time to sell
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Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 16.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Central Park boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Central Park is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Central Park home
≈ $3,784/mo
$537,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$245/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,150/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,933
Median age
44
Median income
$77,376
Median home value
$490,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Central Park
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Straight answers
Central Park FAQs
Is Central Park a good place to live?+
It's one of Lakewood Ranch's most family-friendly neighborhoods, built around a shared park and largely gated — nine of twelve current listings are in gated sections. Buyers come for the combination of newer homes, sidewalks, and strong school assignments. It suits families and anyone who wants community feel without resort-level HOA costs.
Is Central Park expensive?+
It sits in the practical middle of the Lakewood Ranch market. The median list price is $537,450 and the median sold price over the past year was $439,900 — meaningfully below luxury communities like the Lake Club. There are currently no homes listed above $1M here.
What do homes cost in Central Park?+
Active listings range from $359,900 to $975,000, with a median list price of $537,450 and an average of $271 per square foot. The median home is about 2,307 square feet, so you're generally looking at four-bedroom, family-sized floor plans. Recent sales settled closer to $439,900.
How is the market in Central Park right now?+
It's balanced and steady — 12 homes are active and 43 sold over the past 12 months. Homes take a median of about 41.5 days to go under contract and sellers are getting 97% of asking on average, so there's room to negotiate but no fire sale. Expect a measured, not frenzied, pace.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $245 per month, which is reasonable for a gated Lakewood Ranch community with shared amenities. Median property taxes come in around $5,962 per year. Always confirm the exact CDD and HOA figures for a specific address, since they vary by section.
What schools serve Central Park?+
The most common assignments are B.D. Gullett Elementary, Dr Mona Jain Middle School, and Lakewood Ranch High School. All sit within the broader master-planned community. Confirm the exact zone for any specific address with the Manatee County school district, since boundaries can change.
How is the commute from Central Park?+
You're centrally located within Lakewood Ranch with quick access to I-75, which opens up Sarasota and Bradenton in minutes. Downtown Tampa is roughly 55 minutes away and Tampa International Airport about 66 minutes. It's an easy base for regional commuting or air travel.
Is there new construction in Central Park?+
Central Park is essentially built out — there are no new-construction homes among the current active listings. The homes are relatively recent but resale, so you'll be buying an established house rather than building. For new builds, nearby Del Webb and other Lakewood Ranch villages are worth a look.
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