Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Forest Lakes
Central Sarasota living with room to breathe
8
Homes for sale
$311,500
Median list price
$206
Avg price / sqft
52
Median days on market
Forest Lakes sits in the heart of Sarasota, close enough to downtown, the beaches, and everyday errands that you rarely think about the drive. It's a settled, tree-lined pocket of Sarasota County where mid-sized single-family homes trade quietly and neighbors tend to stay put, with a few gated enclaves adding a layer of privacy. If you want to be minutes from the culture of the Rosemary District and the water at Lido Key without paying barrier-island prices, this is the trade-off that works.
The market here is small and steady rather than frantic. There are just 8 active listings with a median list price of $311,500, spanning a wide $150,000 to $610,000 range, so what you find depends heavily on timing. Homes take a median of about 51 days to sell and sellers are netting roughly 94% of asking, which tells you there's still room to negotiate. Buyers who liked Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores but found it out of reach often land well here.
Forest Lakes is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$150,000 – $610K price range
1,456 sqft median home
$510/mo median HOA
$9,000/mo median rent
25 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Forest Lakes
$610,000
4308 PASADENA CIRCLE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,030 sqft
$524,900
3681 DIVOT LANE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,647 sqft
$165,000$175,000
2223 BENEVA TERRACE UNIT 2222, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 966 sqft
$159,000
2507 BENEVA ROAD UNIT 5, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft
$430,000$450,000
3644 TIN CUP BOULEVARD, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,837 sqft
$510,000$525,000
4322 PASADENA COURT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,237 sqft
$150,000$159,900
2507 BENEVA ROAD UNIT 10, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft
$193,000$199,900
2446 CLUBHOUSE CIRCLE UNIT 202, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,264 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Forest Lakes market
25
Sold, last 12 months
$428,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
79 days
Median time to sell
Forest Lakes vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 29.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Forest Lakes boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Forest Lakes 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 home
≈ $2,578/mo
$311,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$510/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$9,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
300
Median age
58
Median income
$81,648
Median home value
$243,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Forest Lakes
Active
Top 7% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Active
Top 7% in the U.S.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.
Food & Drink
Top 11% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Beliefs
Top 11% in the U.S.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.
Relationships
Top 15% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Food & Drink
Top 18% in the U.S.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.
Straight answers
Forest Lakes FAQs
Is Forest Lakes a good place to live?+
It's a solid choice if you want central Sarasota access without island prices — you're a short drive from beaches, downtown, and Sarasota shopping. The neighborhood is quiet and residential, with a couple of gated pockets for buyers who want extra privacy. Homes feed Wilkinson Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High.
Is Forest Lakes expensive?+
Compared to Sarasota's waterfront communities, no. The median list price is $311,500, with listings ranging from $150,000 up to $610,000, so there's real spread depending on the home. That's a meaningful discount to the beach-area alternatives near Lido Key.
What do homes cost in Forest Lakes?+
Active listings carry a median list price of $311,500 at about $206 per square foot, with the typical home around 1,456 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 25 homes sold at a median of $428,000, so recent sales have run higher than current asking prices. It pays to compare each listing on its own merits.
How is the market in Forest Lakes right now?+
It's small and measured — just 8 homes are active, and they're taking a median of about 51 days to sell. Sellers are getting roughly 94% of their asking price on average, which signals room to negotiate. With only 25 sales in the past year, this is a low-volume market where the right listing matters more than broad trends.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $510 per month, which is on the higher side and usually reflects maintained common areas or gated sections. Property taxes are modest by Florida standards at a median of roughly $2,609 per year. Always confirm what a specific HOA covers before you write an offer.
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