Homes for sale · Nokomis, FloridaLake Awesome
Gulf-close living between Sarasota and Venice
13
Homes for sale
$565,000
Median list price
$306
Avg price / sqft
63
Median days on market
Lake Awesome sits in Nokomis, the quiet stretch of Sarasota County coast between Sarasota and Venice where you're minutes from the Gulf without the crush of a bigger beach town. It's an area that mixes gated communities, waterfront pockets, and established neighborhoods, and it draws buyers who want year-round Florida life rather than a tourist stopover. You'll find neighbors with pools, boat access, and easy reach to barrier-island sand — the kind of setup that makes weekends feel longer than they are.
The market here is steady and mid-range by coastal standards: 14 active listings with a median list price of $562,000 and 58 homes sold over the past year at a median of $576,500. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking, and homes take a median of 61 days to move, so there's room to negotiate without a frenzy. If you're comparing options, browse Nokomis homes for sale or pull up the live map, and consider gated enclaves like Vicenza or the waterfront draw of Casey Key.
Lake Awesome is a community in Nokomis, Florida.
Quick facts
$380,000 – $1.4M price range
1,984 sqft median home
$293/mo median HOA
$4,250/mo median rent
58 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in Lake Awesome
Lake Awesome is a neighborhood within Nokomis, the slice of Sarasota County coastline that sits between the larger towns of Sarasota and Venice. It's the kind of place that trades beach-town tourism for year-round residential calm, with gated communities, waterfront pockets, and easy reach to the Gulf's barrier islands. Buyers here tend to be people who want Florida coastal living as a daily reality rather than a vacation — retirees, families, and remote workers among them.
The character leans established and low-key. You're close enough to the water for boating and beach days, but far enough from the busiest corridors to keep everyday life manageable. The mix of gated enclaves and quieter streets gives the area a settled feel.
It suits buyers who value proximity to the Gulf without paying full island prices, and who want a community that's active without being frenetic. With 58 homes changing hands over the past year, it's a functioning, liquid market — not a sleepy one. If your priority is coastal access with a residential rhythm, Lake Awesome fits the brief.
Neighborhoods and communities in Lake Awesome
The broader Nokomis area around Lake Awesome includes several notable communities worth knowing. Sorrento and Vicenza are among the gated-style options buyers gravitate toward, which tracks with the fact that nine of the 14 active listings here sit in gated communities.
For waterfront buyers, Casey Key is the marquee name — a barrier-island address that represents the upper end of the local coastal spectrum. Closer inland, Mission Valley Estates and The Woods of Venice offer a different texture for those who want established neighborhoods away from the water.
Across these communities, the common thread is choice: waterfront homes, pool homes, and gated settings all appear in the current inventory. Five active listings are waterfront and four include pools, so buyers can weight their search toward the lifestyle feature that matters most. It's worth touring a few community types before committing, since the feel shifts noticeably from island to inland.
Homes for sale in Lake Awesome: prices and housing
The current market shows 14 active listings with a median list price of $562,000, spanning a range from $375,000 to $1,350,000. Over the past 12 months, 58 homes sold at a median price of $576,500, with sellers averaging 97% of their asking price. The average price per square foot is about $301, and the median home size is 1,900 square feet — a useful benchmark when you're comparing listings.
The segment breakdown tells you a lot about the area: nine gated listings, five waterfront, and four with pools, with just one home priced above $1 million. There are currently no active new-construction, golf, or 55+ listings, so the inventory is overwhelmingly established resale. Buyers set on a brand-new home may need to look at newer communities or expand the search radius.
On carrying costs, the median HOA runs about $293 a month, consistent with the gated and amenity-oriented communities here, and median property tax is around $7,282 a year. Rentals median about $3,725 a month if you're weighing an investment angle. Always confirm the specific HOA, tax, and rental figures for any individual property, since they vary by community and assessed value.
Schools in Lake Awesome
The most commonly assigned schools for this area are Laurel Nokomis School and Venice Senior High School. These are the schools that come up most often for addresses in and around Lake Awesome, and they're a reasonable starting point for families mapping out their options.
School assignments in Sarasota County can vary street by street, so you should never assume a zone based on a neighborhood name alone. Confirm the exact assignment for any address directly with Sarasota County Schools before making decisions based on it.
If schools are a priority in your search, build the verification step into your tour process early. That way you can focus your showings on homes that fall within the zones that matter to your household.
Getting around Lake Awesome
The area's biggest draw for drivers is its central position on Sarasota County's coast, with the Gulf's barrier islands just minutes away. Day-to-day trips to Sarasota and Venice are short, and the regional road network makes both reachable without much planning.
For longer hauls, downtown Tampa is about 70 minutes away — close enough for occasional trips but far enough that you wouldn't want it as a daily commute. If your work or family ties pull you toward Tampa regularly, factor that drive time into your routine before committing.
Within the community, most daily needs revolve around short local drives rather than long commutes. For buyers coming from denser metros, the trade of a car-dependent routine for coastal proximity is usually an easy one to make here.
Is Lake Awesome a good place to live?
For buyers who want Gulf-close Florida living at a more approachable price than the barrier islands, Lake Awesome delivers. The median list price of $562,000 and a sold median of $576,500 put it well below pure-island pricing, while still keeping the beach and waterfront within easy reach. The heavy presence of gated communities appeals to those who want controlled, settled neighborhoods.
The trade-offs are worth naming honestly. There's no new construction in the current inventory, so buyers wanting a brand-new home will have to compromise or look elsewhere. Homes take a median of 61 days to sell, which means patience pays off as a buyer — and sellers are generally pricing realistically, closing near 97% of asking.
On balance, this is a solid choice for year-round residents and coastal-minded buyers who value lifestyle and location over new-build gloss. Verify the specifics that matter to you — school zones, HOA fees near the $293 median, and taxes around $7,282 a year — for any home you're serious about. Do that homework, and the area rewards buyers looking for steady coastal living.
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Awesome
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$650,000
196 MARAVIYA BOULEVARD, NOKOMIS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,984 sqft
$380,000
216 SOLIERA STREET, NOKOMIS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,602 sqft
$380,000
229 TERAMO WAY, NOKOMIS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,427 sqft
$565,000$599,900
254 VINADIO BOULEVARD, NOKOMIS
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,023 sqft
$575,000
177 VINADIO BOULEVARD, NOKOMIS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,796 sqft
$480,000$495,000
145 SOLIERA STREET, NORTH VENICE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,427 sqft
$394,000$399,000
308 SOLIERA STREET, NOKOMIS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,816 sqft
$1,350,000
617 MARAVIYA BOULEVARD, NOKOMIS
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,779 sqft
$932,000$940,000
292 VILLORESI BOULEVARD, NORTH VENICE
3 bd · 4 ba · 2,611 sqft
$949,900$974,900
289 VILLORESI BOULEVARD, NOKOMIS
3 bd · 5 ba · 3,273 sqft
$665,000$685,000
155 TOSCAVILLA BOULEVARD, NOKOMIS
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,340 sqft
$559,000$569,000
352 TOSCAVILLA BOULEVARD, NOKOMIS
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,431 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Lake Awesome market
58
Sold, last 12 months
$576,500
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
57 days
Median time to sell
Lake Awesome vs Nokomis
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Awesome boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Awesome is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Awesome home
≈ $4,107/mo
$565,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$293/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,250/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,128
Median age
65
Median income
$102,206
Median home value
$542,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Awesome
Lifestyles
Top 10% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Culture
Top 15% 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 20% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Entertainment
Top 22% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Beliefs
Top 23% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 25% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Straight answers
Lake Awesome FAQs
Is Lake Awesome a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want Gulf-close Florida living without the congestion of a bigger beach city, with gated communities and waterfront pockets throughout. The area sold 58 homes over the past year, so it's an active, established community rather than a quiet backwater. Families and year-round residents fit well here given the nearby schools and easy coastal access.
Is Lake Awesome expensive?+
It's mid-range for Sarasota County's coast: the median list price is $562,000 and most of the 14 active listings fall between $375,000 and $1,350,000. Only one active listing is priced above $1 million, so the bulk of inventory sits comfortably below island-level pricing. For buyers, that makes it a more approachable path to living near the Gulf.
What do homes cost in Lake Awesome?+
The median list price is $562,000 and homes sold over the past year had a median of $576,500, closing at about 97% of asking. The average price works out to roughly $301 per square foot on a median home size of 1,900 square feet. You can see current options among Nokomis homes for sale.
How is the housing market right now?+
It's steady and balanced, with 14 active listings and a median of 61 days on market. Over the past 12 months 58 homes sold, and sellers averaged 97% of their asking price, which signals realistic pricing and room to negotiate. Track movement on the live map.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA fee runs about $293 a month, which fits the gated and amenity-oriented communities common here — nine of the active listings are in gated neighborhoods. Median property tax is about $7,282 a year. Always confirm the exact HOA and tax figures for any specific property before you write an offer.
What schools serve Lake Awesome?+
The most commonly assigned schools are Laurel Nokomis School and Venice Senior High School. School zones can vary by street, so verify the assignment with Sarasota County Schools for the exact address you're considering.
What is the commute like from Lake Awesome?+
Downtown Tampa is about 70 minutes away, making it a reachable but not daily drive for most. Day-to-day, the area leans on nearby coastal and interstate corridors for trips to Sarasota and Venice. If a Tampa commute matters, factor that 70-minute window into your routine.
Is there new construction in Lake Awesome?+
There are currently no new-construction listings among the 14 active homes, so inventory here is overwhelmingly resale. Buyers wanting new builds may need to look at newer gated communities like Vicenza or expand their search. For now, the area is best approached as an established-home market.
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