Homes zoned forLakeview Elementary School
Gated streets and waterfront access near Sarasota's heart
217
Homes for sale
$699,999
Median list price
$300
Avg price / sqft
60
Median days on market
The Lakeview Elementary zone sits in the heart of Sarasota, pulling together gated enclaves, pool homes, and a handful of waterfront streets within easy reach of the city's beaches and downtown. It's a practical fit for buyers who want a Sarasota address with room to spread out — plenty of the inventory here is newer construction, and gated communities dominate the mix. Families tracking school assignments often look at nearby options like Booker Middle School and Sarasota High School when shopping this part of town.
For a buyer today, the numbers tell a balanced story. There are 215 active listings with a median list price of $699,900, and homes are taking a median of 62 days to sell, so you have time to be selective. Over the past year 637 homes closed at a median of $570,271, with sellers collecting about 97% of asking — a sign of a market that rewards fair pricing on both sides. Browse the full picture across Sarasota homes for sale or zoom into the zone on the live map.
Lakeview Elementary School is an attendance zone in North Venice, Florida.
Quick facts
$229,000 – $5.2M price range
2,306 sqft median home
$251/mo median HOA
$3,500/mo median rent
634 sold in 12 months
Living in the Lakeview Elementary zone
The Lakeview Elementary zone occupies a central stretch of Sarasota, close enough to the city's downtown and beaches to feel connected while giving buyers the space of residential neighborhoods. The defining feature of the area is its community structure: 105 of the 215 active listings sit inside gated communities, so if privacy and controlled access matter to you, this zone delivers that at scale. It's an area that attracts a broad mix of households — families, professionals, and move-up buyers who want a Sarasota address without committing to the oldest or densest parts of the city.
Outdoor living is baked into the lifestyle here. With 63 active listings offering a private pool, the zone reflects the Florida norm of using the backyard as a second living room for much of the year. Home sizes center on a median of about 2,306 square feet, which points to a neighborhood built around comfortable single-family living rather than compact starter stock.
The zone also carries a genuine range. At one end, listings start around $229,000; at the other, 41 active homes are priced above $1M and the ceiling stretches past $5.2M. That spread means a first-time buyer and a luxury buyer can both shop the same attendance zone, just in very different pockets of it. You can see how those segments cluster by exploring the live map.
Schools for homes in the Lakeview Elementary zone
This zone is anchored by Lakeview Elementary School, the assigned elementary school that gives the area its name. Families moving here for the elementary assignment should plan around that school as the starting point, then layer in the middle and high school options that serve this part of Sarasota.
Buyers in the area frequently reference nearby schools including Booker Middle School, Brookside Middle School, Booker High School, and Sarasota High School. Which of these applies depends on exactly where a home sits within the zone.
Here's the important caveat: school attendance boundaries are redrawn periodically, and a single zone can shift between enrollment years. Before you write an offer based on a specific school, confirm the current assignment for that exact address directly with Sarasota County Schools. It's a five-minute check that protects a decision you'll live with for years.
Homes for sale in the Lakeview Elementary zone: prices and housing
The active market shows 215 listings with a median list price of $699,900 and an average of about $300 per square foot. Over the past 12 months, 637 homes closed at a median sold price of $570,271 — the gap between list and sold medians is a useful reminder that asking prices skew higher than final numbers. On average, sellers are collecting roughly 97% of their asking price, which points to a market where realistic pricing gets rewarded and buyers retain some room to negotiate.
New construction is a real part of the story here, with 92 of the active listings tagged as newly built — a large share for any single zone. Pool homes (63 active) and waterfront homes (18 active) round out the specialty segments, with waterfront being the scarcest and most competitive. The luxury tier is substantial too: 41 listings sit above $1M, so this isn't a market defined solely by its median.
On carrying costs, budget for a median HOA of about $251 per month, which tracks with the prevalence of gated communities, plus a median property tax bill near $5,113 per year. For buyers weighing renting first, the median rent in the zone runs about $3,500 per month. Compare these figures against the wider market through Sarasota homes for sale to see where this zone fits.
Getting around from the Lakeview Elementary zone
Specific drive-time data for this zone isn't available, but its central Sarasota position is its biggest practical advantage. Being close to the city's core generally means shorter trips to downtown amenities, employment, and the beaches that draw people to this coast in the first place.
Sarasota's road network makes most daily errands straightforward, and a central location tends to reduce the long commutes that come with living on the outer edges of a metro area. For buyers who value time over square footage, that trade-off often tips in this zone's favor.
As always, the right answer depends on where you work and where your kids go to school. Drive a few candidate homes at your actual commute times before committing — a listing that looks central on a map can still vary based on which corridor you rely on each morning.
Is the Lakeview Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone makes the most sense for buyers who want a central Sarasota location with the structure of gated communities and the option of newer construction. With 105 gated listings and 92 new-construction listings out of 215 active homes, the inventory leans toward buyers who value privacy, lower maintenance, and move-in-ready condition. Pool homes are plentiful, and there's a credible luxury tier for those shopping above $1M.
The trade-offs are honest ones. Median property taxes near $5,113 per year and an HOA median around $251 per month are real monthly commitments, and the gated, newer-home character means fewer of the character-filled older homes some buyers prefer. Waterfront is limited to 18 active listings, so if water access is a must, expect to move quickly and compete.
On balance, the market favors a patient, well-prepared buyer. A 62-day median time on market and sellers netting about 97% of asking mean you can negotiate without racing, but you'll still need pricing discipline to win the right home. Confirm your school assignment, drive your commute, and use the live map to narrow the gated and new-construction pockets that fit your budget.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$2,999,000
6102 GOLDFINCH STREET, SARASOTA
7 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,582 sqft
$850,000
7213 GREAT EGRET BOULEVARD, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,793 sqft
$399,990
6087 DRY TORTUGAS DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,781 sqft
$1,076,454
7628 MOONBEAM AVENUE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,903 sqft
$922,524
7633 MOONBEAM AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,306 sqft
$797,429
7736 BLUE MOON RUN, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,843 sqft
$775,000
8553 SNOWFALL STREET, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,940 sqft
$766,639
7641 MOONBEAM AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,306 sqft
$763,724
7728 BLUE MOON RUN, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,306 sqft
$759,900
10333 LAKE GEORGE AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,291 sqft
$739,000
10128 MORNING MIST LANE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,406 sqft
$548,990
6334 DRY TORTUGAS DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,860 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lakeview Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lakeview Elementary School market
634
Sold, last 12 months
$570,136
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
54 days
Median time to sell
Lakeview Elementary School vs North Venice
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 33.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lakeview Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lakeview Elementary School home
≈ $4,578/mo
$699,999 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$251/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
16,522
Median age
50
Median income
$116,151
Median home value
$553,933
Beyond the listings
Living in Lakeview Elementary School
Active
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Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
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Hobbies & Interests
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.
Culture
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.
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Hobbies & Interests
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.
Straight answers
Lakeview Elementary School FAQs
Is the Lakeview Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a central Sarasota location with a mix of gated communities, pool homes, and newer construction. With 215 active listings spanning from the $200s to over $5M, there's room for a wide range of lifestyles and budgets in one zone.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's a middle-to-upper slice of the Sarasota market. The median list price is $699,900 and homes closed over the past year at a median of $570,271, though prices run from $229,000 up past $5.2M depending on the community and features.
What do homes cost in the Lakeview Elementary zone?+
Active listings carry a median list price of $699,900 and average about $300 per square foot, on a median home size of 2,306 square feet. The top end includes 41 listings above $1M, so the range is wide.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and negotiable rather than frantic. Homes take a median of 62 days to sell, 637 closed in the past 12 months, and sellers are getting about 97% of asking on average — meaning well-priced homes move and buyers still have leverage to negotiate.
What should I expect for HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $251 per month, which lines up with the large share of gated communities. Median property tax comes in around $5,113 per year, though your exact figure depends on the home's assessed value and any exemptions.
What schools serve this zone?+
The elementary assignment is Lakeview Elementary, and buyers in this part of Sarasota often reference nearby schools like Brookside Middle School and Sarasota High School. Because attendance boundaries change, confirm the assignment for any specific address directly with Sarasota County Schools before you buy.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 92 of the 215 active listings are tagged as new construction, so this is a real option rather than a rare find. Much of that inventory sits within the gated communities that dominate the zone.
Can I find a waterfront or pool home here?+
Pool homes are fairly common with 63 active listings, so that's achievable across several price points. Waterfront is scarcer at 18 active listings, which means those tend to sell faster and warrant moving quickly when the right one appears.
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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