Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Forest Lakes South
An established address minutes from everything Sarasota
1
Homes for sale
$595,000
Median list price
$293
Avg price / sqft
77
Median days on market
Forest Lakes South is a quiet, mature neighborhood in central Sarasota, defined by settled streets, tree cover, and single-family homes that have had decades to grow into their lots. Its location puts you close to the pace of the city without living in it — with Arlington Park, the Rosemary District, and the beaches of Lido Key all within a short drive. It's the kind of place that appeals to buyers who want space and calm but still want the coast and downtown in reach.
Inventory here is genuinely tight — just two active listings right now, with a median list price of $554,500 and a range from $499,000 to $610,000. Homes that sold over the past year did so at a median of $645,000, and sellers collected about 98% of asking, so pricing has held firm. If you're shopping Sarasota homes for sale, expect to move decisively when the right listing appears.
Forest Lakes South is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$595,000 – $595K price range
2,030 sqft median home
$9,000/mo median rent
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Forest Lakes South
Every active listing inside the Forest Lakes South boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Forest Lakes South market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$595,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
23 days
Median time to sell
Forest Lakes South vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 8.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Forest Lakes South boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Forest Lakes South is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Forest Lakes South home
≈ $3,571/mo
$595,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$9,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
176
Median age
51
Median income
$78,239
Median home value
$359,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Forest Lakes South
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% 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 19% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Relationships
Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
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.
Active
Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Straight answers
Forest Lakes South FAQs
Is Forest Lakes South a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a settled, low-key neighborhood with quick access to the city and coast. You're close to Arlington Park and the Rosemary District, and the beaches at Lido Key are a short drive away. Assigned schools include Riverview High, Sarasota Middle, and Wilkinson Elementary.
Is Forest Lakes South expensive?+
It sits in the mid-range for Sarasota, with a median list price of $554,500 and active listings between $499,000 and $610,000. At roughly $262 per square foot, it's priced for buyers who want space without reaching into the $1M+ tier. Homes that sold over the past year came in higher, at a $645,000 median, reflecting larger properties changing hands.
What do homes cost in Forest Lakes South?+
Right now the median list price is $554,500, with the two active listings spanning $499,000 to $610,000. The median home runs about 2,134 square feet at roughly $262 per square foot. Larger closed sales pushed the trailing 12-month median sold price to $645,000.
How is the market in Forest Lakes South?+
It's a low-inventory, seller-favored market — just two homes are active, and only five sold in the past year. Sellers averaged about 98% of asking, and the median time on market is around 41.5 days. When a home fits your criteria, be ready to act.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes here are reasonable, with a median of about $2,636 per year. There's no standard HOA figure reported for the current listings, so budget expectations depend on the specific home. Compared with newer gated communities across Sarasota, the carrying costs here tend to be light.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. 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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