Gated Communities With the Highest Home Values in Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch's highest-value gated communities include The Lake Club (2 million to over 5.5 million dollars), The Concession (2 million to 6.5 million dollars), and The Country Club (1.5 million to nearly 3 million dollars). Lakewood Ranch itself spans more than 33,000 acres across Sarasota and Manatee Counties and is home to more than 72,000 residents across 30-plus villages.
Choosing between grand estate living and an active, social lifestyle? The Lake Club and The Concession lean toward privacy and scale, while Esplanade and Country Club East lean toward amenities and community events.
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Community | Typical Home Value | Defining Feature |
|---|---|---|
The Lake Club | 2 million to over 5.5 million dollars | Mediterranean-inspired estates on up to half-acre lots |
The Concession | 2 million to 6.5 million dollars | Bordering community anchored by the Jack Nicklaus-designed Concession Golf Club |
The Country Club | 1.5 million to nearly 3 million dollars | The original gated golf neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch |
Country Club East | From 1 million dollars | Royal Lakes golf course access and The Lodge clubhouse |
Esplanade Golf and Country Club | From 1 million dollars | Bundled golf with a resort-style, event-driven social calendar |
Population figure reflects Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's own 2025 "By the Numbers" fact sheet for the full Lakewood Ranch master plan; home value ranges reflect typical listing activity and shift with market conditions.
The Lake Club
The Lake Club is widely considered the top of Lakewood Ranch luxury, with Mediterranean-inspired architecture, private club amenities, and homes built for privacy. Estates sit on large custom lots up to a half acre, many exceeding 5,000 square feet, arranged around a series of scenic lakes.
Residents have access to a 22,000-square-foot clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, a yoga lawn, and a wellness-focused lifestyle program. Typical home values here range from 2 million to over 5.5 million dollars.
Country Club East
Country Club East offers some of the area's most diverse luxury options, home to The Lodge Country Club and the Royal Lakes golf course, with The Ritz-Carlton Members Club Sarasota located just to the north. Most homes back to the golf course or sit around the community's lakes.
Architecture here leans transitional to modern on manageable lot sizes. Amenities include the 30,000-square-foot Lodge clubhouse, a putting course, a practice range, a golf academy, 16 pickleball courts, and multiple on-site dining options. Typical home values start around 1 million dollars.
The Country Club
The Country Club is the original gated golf neighborhood that helped define Lakewood Ranch's reputation for refined living, with mature trees, established custom homes, and full access to club amenities. Homes carry Mediterranean and Tuscan facades with deep setbacks, and the neighborhood has an established, long-tenure feel.
Residents get access to the private Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, including the Cypress Links, King's Dunes, and Legacy courses, plus a 20-court tennis center and an active social calendar. Typical home values range from 1.5 million to nearly 3 million dollars.
Want an established, tree-lined address over new construction? Compare Lakewood Ranch villages to see which fits.
Esplanade Golf and Country Club
Esplanade is built around lifestyle: an amenity-rich, self-contained community with 18 holes of championship golf, a tennis and pickleball center, a clubhouse with a large resort pool and multiple dining options, and the Koquina Sand Spa. Lots run smaller than other Lakewood Ranch communities, but amenities sit close at hand, backed by an active calendar of community events.
Homes tend toward clean lines and open layouts, often on lakefront or golf-view lots. Typical home values start around 1 million dollars.
The Concession
Technically outside Lakewood Ranch's boundaries, The Concession sits close enough that it's often included in buyer searches given its location and prestige. Its centerpiece is the Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin-designed Concession Golf Club, consistently ranked among the top private courses in Florida. Estate homes occupy large lots with a strong degree of privacy, no through-traffic, and no commercial overlay.
Typical home values here range from 2 million to 6.5 million dollars, with some properties commanding prices that rival or exceed those at The Lake Club.
Choosing the Right Luxury Gated Community
Lakewood Ranch's luxury gated communities each emphasize something different: grandeur and privacy at The Lake Club and The Concession, tradition at The Country Club, and an active, amenity-driven lifestyle at Country Club East and Esplanade. The right fit depends on whether golf, tennis, social calendar, or sheer scale matters most to a buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Lakewood Ranch gated community has the highest home values?
The Lake Club and The Concession both reach the highest typical price points, with values from 2 million dollars up to 5.5 to 6.5 million dollars depending on the property.
Is The Concession part of Lakewood Ranch?
Technically, The Concession sits just outside Lakewood Ranch's official boundaries, but it's close enough that buyers frequently include it alongside Lakewood Ranch communities in their search.
Which community suits buyers who want an active, social lifestyle?
Esplanade Golf and Country Club and Country Club East are both known for packed event calendars, extensive amenities, and a socially active resident base.
About the Agent: Steve Slocum, GRI, leads the 941 Team at Coldwell Banker Realty and works with buyers across Lakewood Ranch's gated luxury communities, from The Lake Club to Esplanade.
