Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Forest Lakes
Central Sarasota living with room to breathe
9
Homes for sale
$193,000
Median list price
$200
Avg price / sqft
47
Median days on market
Forest Lakes sits in the heart of Sarasota, close enough to reach the coast and downtown without living in the middle of the crowd. It's a settled residential pocket where mature landscaping, condo and single-family options, and a couple of gated enclaves give it a quiet, lived-in feel. If you like being minutes from the energy of the Rosemary District and the beaches at Lido Key but want a calmer address to come home to, this is that trade-off done well.
The market here is small and moves at a measured pace. With just 9 active listings and a median list price of $193,000, there's real range — from entry-level condos to homes pushing $610,000 — and homes are taking around 47 days to sell. Sellers are getting about 95% of asking, so buyers still have room to negotiate without a bidding-war scramble, and the neighborhood keeps its appeal against pricier options like Arlington Park nearby.
Forest Lakes is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$150,000 – $610K price range
1,264 sqft median home
$510/mo median HOA
$9,000/mo median rent
23 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Forest Lakes
$160,000
2536 CLUBHOUSE CIRCLE UNIT 202, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,059 sqft
$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
23
Sold, last 12 months
$425,000
Median sold price
95%
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
≈ $1,951/mo
$193,000 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 works well for buyers who want a central Sarasota base that's quieter than the downtown core but still close to it. You're a short drive from the beaches at Lido Key and the dining scene downtown, with a settled residential feel and gated options in the mix. Homes are assigned to Wilkinson Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High School.
Is Forest Lakes expensive?+
It's one of the more accessible central Sarasota neighborhoods, with a median list price of $193,000 and active listings starting at $150,000. The upper end reaches $610,000, so there's range, but the entry point is well below what you'll find in coastal pockets like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores.
What do homes cost in Forest Lakes?+
Active listings currently span $150,000 to $610,000, with a median list price of $193,000 and an average of about $200 per square foot on a median home size of 1,264 square feet. Over the past year, 23 homes sold at a median price of $425,000, which reflects the larger single-family sales alongside the entry-level condos.
How is the market in Forest Lakes right now?+
It's a small, steady market — just 9 active listings and 23 sales over the past 12 months. Homes take a median of 47 days to sell and sellers are getting about 95% of asking, so buyers have real room to negotiate rather than facing a frenzy.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $510 per month, which is common for the condo and gated communities here and typically covers shared maintenance. Median property taxes come in around $2,564 per year, so factor both into your monthly budget alongside the purchase price.
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