Homes zoned forLakewood Ranch High School
Master-planned living on Bradenton's eastern edge
709
Homes for sale
$615,000
Median list price
$324
Avg price / sqft
43
Median days on market
The Lakewood Ranch High School zone covers a stretch of Bradenton's fast-growing east side, where master-planned neighborhoods, newer construction, and a steady supply of gated communities set the tone. It's a zone that suits families who want space, pools, and a mix of resale and brand-new homes — with easy access to the amenities that come with planned development. If you're casting a wide net, start with the full picture of Bradenton homes for sale and narrow in from there.
The market here is deep and active: 707 homes are listed right now and 2,880 have sold over the past year, so you have real selection without the frenzy. The median list price is $608,990 and sellers are getting about 97% of asking, which signals a market that rewards fair pricing on both sides. With 131 new-construction listings and 407 gated options in play, it pays to browse the live map and compare segments before you commit.
Lakewood Ranch High School is an attendance zone in Myakka City, Florida.
Quick facts
$164,900 – $5.4M price range
2,111 sqft median home
$374/mo median HOA
$3,400/mo median rent
2,882 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Lakewood Ranch High School zone
This zone sits on Bradenton's eastern side, in the band of master-planned growth that has reshaped Manatee County over the past two decades. It's defined by newer neighborhoods, gated enclaves, and the kind of amenity-driven living that draws families, relocating professionals, and buyers trading up from older, denser parts of the area. With 707 homes currently listed, it's one of the more substantial zones to shop in the region.
The character here leans toward planned and polished rather than old-Florida quirky. Gated communities make up 407 of the active listings, and pools are close to standard at 271 homes, so the lifestyle is built around private outdoor space and community amenities. That suits buyers who want predictability — consistent landscaping, newer construction, and HOA-maintained common areas.
It's a practical choice for households that prioritize space and schools over walkable downtown living. If you want to understand how this zone fits into the wider market, it helps to look at Bradenton homes for sale as a whole and then zero in on the eastern, master-planned pockets this zone covers.
Schools for homes in the Lakewood Ranch High School zone
The zone takes its name from Lakewood Ranch High School, the assigned high school that anchors this attendance area. For many buyers with children, the school assignment is the single most important factor in choosing a home here, so it deserves careful confirmation.
Middle schools serving the broader Bradenton area include Dr Mona Jain Middle School, Martha B. King Middle School, and W. D. Sugg Middle School. Which of these a given address feeds into depends on where exactly the home sits.
Attendance boundaries change — districts redraw lines as enrollment shifts and new schools open. Before you make an offer based on a specific school, verify the current assignment for that exact address directly with the Manatee County school district. Don't rely on a listing or an older map to confirm your child's school.
Homes for sale in the Lakewood Ranch High School zone: prices and housing
The numbers paint a mid-to-upper market with real range. The median list price is $608,990 and the median sold price over the past year was $599,900, with listings stretching from $164,900 all the way to $5,399,000. Homes average $324 per square foot, and the median home is about 2,130 square feet — a comfortable family size.
New construction is a defining feature: 131 of the active listings are new builds, giving buyers a genuine alternative to resale homes. The luxury tier is also substantial, with 142 listings priced above $1M, while waterfront accounts for 93 listings and pools for 271. That spread means you can shop very different lifestyles within the same zone.
Budget beyond the purchase price. The median HOA runs about $374 a month, reflecting the gated, amenity-rich nature of these communities, and median property taxes are around $6,772 a year. For renters or investors weighing the math, the median rent sits at $3,400 a month. Use the live map to filter by segment and see how pricing changes across neighborhoods.
Getting around from the Lakewood Ranch High School zone
This is eastern Bradenton, so the trade-off for space and newer homes is distance from the region's major urban cores. Downtown Tampa is roughly 73 minutes away, which means a daily commute north is doable but not casual — this zone fits local workers and hybrid schedules far better than everyday Tampa commuters.
Within Manatee County, the eastern location keeps you close to the growing commercial corridors that have expanded alongside the residential development. For day-to-day errands, shopping, and local employment, the master-planned nature of the area generally keeps essentials within a short drive.
If regional access is a priority, test-drive your actual commute at the times you'd really travel before committing. Traffic patterns on Florida's growth corridors change with the time of day, and the 73-minute figure to Tampa is a baseline rather than a promise.
Is the Lakewood Ranch High School zone a good fit?
If you want newer construction, gated communities, and the amenities of master-planned living, this zone delivers. With 131 new-construction listings, 407 gated options, and 271 homes with pools, the inventory is built around exactly that lifestyle. Families drawn by the Lakewood Ranch High School assignment and buyers trading up for space will find plenty to choose from.
The honest trade-offs are cost structure and location. Expect an HOA — a median of about $374 a month — plus property taxes near $6,772 a year on top of a median price around $600,000, so the carrying costs are real. And the eastern Bradenton setting means a longer haul to Tampa, roughly 73 minutes, which won't suit a daily northbound commuter.
The market itself is buyer-friendly in balance: 44 median days on market and sellers getting about 97% of asking give you room to negotiate without the pressure of a bidding frenzy. Start with the live map, confirm the school assignment for any address you love, and compare the gated, pool, and new-construction segments to match the home to how you actually live.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$5,399,000
19208 GANTON AVENUE, LAKEWOOD RANCH
6 bd · 7 ba · 11,078 sqft
$2,250,000
15809 CASTLE PARK TERRACE, LAKEWOOD RANCH
4 bd · 3 ba · 4,200 sqft
$1,475,000
4723 BENITO COURT, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,027 sqft
$1,279,000
14405 MOSSY OAK LANE, MYAKKA CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,915 sqft
$999,000
4812 ROYAL DORNOCH CIRCLE, BRADENTON
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,083 sqft
$815,000$825,000
17845 POLO TRAIL, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,448 sqft
$679,000
10013 CARNOUSTIE PLACE, BRADENTON
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,999 sqft
$629,000
13316 SAW PALM CREEK TRAIL, BRADENTON
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,192 sqft
$609,000
7076 WHITEMARSH CIRCLE, LAKEWOOD RANCH
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,038 sqft
$599,900
6147 BLUESTAR COURT, LAKEWOOD RANCH
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,638 sqft
$565,000
7808 HERITAGE CLASSIC COURT, LAKEWOOD RANCH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,786 sqft
$535,000
5914 99TH ST EAST, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,793 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lakewood Ranch High School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lakewood Ranch High School market
2,882
Sold, last 12 months
$599,945
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
38 days
Median time to sell
Lakewood Ranch High School vs Myakka City
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lakewood Ranch High School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lakewood Ranch High School home
≈ $4,390/mo
$615,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$374/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,400/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
65,645
Median age
50
Median income
$120,611
Median home value
$587,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Lakewood Ranch High School
Active
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Hobbies & Interests
Top 24% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
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Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Hobbies & Interests
Handcrafted
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Straight answers
Lakewood Ranch High School FAQs
Is the Lakewood Ranch High School zone a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit for families and buyers who value master-planned amenities, newer homes, and gated neighborhoods — 407 of the current listings are gated and 271 have pools. The zone's size and steady turnover, with 2,880 homes sold in the past year, mean you're buying into an established, active community rather than an unknown quantity.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for Bradenton, with a median list price of $608,990 and a median sold price of $599,900. There's real spread, though — listings run from $164,900 up to $5,399,000 — so budgets from entry-level to luxury can find a foothold. You can compare the full span of Bradenton homes for sale to see where this zone lands.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The median home is about 2,130 square feet and prices average $324 per square foot. With 142 listings above $1M and plenty below the median, the zone covers a wide range — browse the live map to see what each price tier actually gets you.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and active. Homes take a median of 44 days to sell, sellers are collecting about 97% of asking, and 2,880 homes changed hands over the last 12 months against 707 active today. That combination means you can negotiate without racing the clock, but well-priced homes still move.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Expect an HOA — the median here runs about $374 a month, which is common in master-planned, gated communities. Property taxes carry a median of $6,772 a year, so build both into your monthly math alongside the mortgage.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone is anchored by Lakewood Ranch High School, and nearby middle schools in the broader Bradenton area include Dr Mona Jain Middle School. School boundaries shift over time, so always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address directly with the Manatee County school district before you buy.
What's the commute like?+
This is eastern Bradenton, so plan for a drive if you work north. Downtown Tampa is about 73 minutes away, which makes the zone better suited to local work or hybrid schedules than a daily Tampa commute.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 131 of the active listings are new construction, one of the zone's defining features. That's a meaningful share, so buyers who want a never-lived-in home with modern floor plans have real options alongside the resale market.
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Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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