Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Lake Arrowhead
An easygoing pocket of Sarasota's mainland
1
Homes for sale
$289,900
Median list price
$239
Avg price / sqft
43
Median days on market
Lake Arrowhead is a small, low-key residential enclave in Sarasota County, the kind of place where modestly sized homes and a straightforward setting appeal to buyers who want to be part of Sarasota without paying coastal prices. You're close enough to the city's better-known corners — the beaches out at Lido Key, the walkable energy of Five Points, and the leafy streets of Arlington Park — that everyday errands and weekend plans stay simple. It's a neighborhood that trades flash for practicality.
The market here is genuinely thin, which changes how you should approach it. With just one active listing at $289,900 and only three sales in the past year, inventory moves slowly and each home carries real weight — so when the right one appears, you act, and when it doesn't, you wait. Sellers have been getting about 93% of asking, which tells you there's room to negotiate but not to lowball.
Lake Arrowhead is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$289,900 – $290K price range
1,214 sqft median home
$524/mo median HOA
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Arrowhead
Every active listing inside the Lake Arrowhead boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Lake Arrowhead market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$260,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
123 days
Median time to sell
Lake Arrowhead vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 15.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Arrowhead boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Arrowhead is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Arrowhead home
≈ $2,398/mo
$289,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$524/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
338
Median age
60
Median income
$53,182
Median home value
$323,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Arrowhead
Lifestyles
Top 1% 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.
Relationships
Top 1% in the U.S.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.
Relationships
Top 2% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Beliefs
Top 5% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Lifestyles
Top 5% in the U.S.Daily Grind
Whether throwing punches at the boxing club or punching the clock at work, this population likes to talk about their hard work.
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Straight answers
Lake Arrowhead FAQs
Is Lake Arrowhead a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, practical residential neighborhood that puts you within easy reach of central Sarasota, from the beaches at Lido Key to downtown. Homes are compact and the pace is calm, which suits buyers who value location and simplicity over size. Assigned schools include Gulf Gate Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High.
Is Lake Arrowhead expensive?+
Compared to much of Sarasota, no — the median list price is $289,900 and homes sold over the last year had a median price of $260,000. That makes it one of the more attainable footholds in the area, especially for a first purchase or a right-size move.
What do homes cost in Lake Arrowhead?+
Expect to pay around $239 per square foot, with a typical home near 1,214 square feet. The lone active listing is priced at $289,900, while recent sales landed closer to a $260,000 median.
How is the market in Lake Arrowhead?+
It's small and slow-moving — just one home is active now and only three sold in the past 12 months, with a median of 43 days on market. Sellers averaged 93% of asking, so when a home you like comes up, be ready to move and prepared to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $524 per month, which is worth factoring into your budget alongside the mortgage. Property taxes, by contrast, are light at a median of $1,644 per year.
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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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