Carver Middle School

It's a solid pick for families who want Central Florida convenience without Orlando prices, anchored by schools like The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School. You get a mix of new-construction and established neighborhoods, plus 67 gated listings for buyers who value that layer of security. Downtown Orlando is about 69 minutes out, so it works for commuters who want a quieter home base.

Not by Central Florida standards — the median list price is $337,500 and the median sold price over the last year was $289,495. Prices span from $70,000 up to $2.9 million, so there's genuine range, and only 9 active listings are priced above $1 million. Average price per square foot runs about $223.

Expect a median list price around $337,500 for a home of roughly 1,698 square feet, at about $223 per square foot. Recent sales tell a similar story, with 774 homes closing over the past 12 months at a median of $289,495. The active range from $70,000 to $2.9 million means budgets from entry-level to luxury are covered among Lady Lake homes for sale.

It's balanced and steady — 349 homes are active, and the median listing takes about 52 days to sell. Sellers are averaging 97% of their asking price, which signals a market where sharp offers get taken seriously but overpaying isn't required. You can track it in real time on the live map.

The median HOA fee here is $172 per month, which is common given how many gated and newer communities are in the zone. Median property tax comes in around $2,939 per year. For anyone weighing a rental instead, the median rent sits at $2,050 per month.