Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Forest Lakes
Central Sarasota living with room to breathe
6
Homes for sale
$179,000
Median list price
$174
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
Forest Lakes sits in the middle of everything Sarasota does well — an established, tree-lined neighborhood that trades the coastal price tags for an easy commute to the beaches, the arts, and downtown. You're minutes from the culture around the Rosemary District and Five Points, and a short drive from the sand at Lido Key, which makes this a practical home base rather than a resort address.
The market here rewards buyers who read the numbers carefully. With just 6 active listings and a wide list-price spread from $149,900 to $510,000, this is a small, varied pocket where the right property doesn't always sit long — homes move at a median of 49 days, and over the past year sellers collected about 94% of asking. Compare that against the broader Sarasota homes for sale and you'll see why Forest Lakes appeals to value-minded buyers.
Forest Lakes is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$149,900 – $510K price range
1,262 sqft median home
$510/mo median HOA
$9,000/mo median rent
26 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Forest Lakes
$149,900$155,000
2507 BENEVA ROAD UNIT 5, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft
$165,000$175,000
2223 BENEVA TERRACE UNIT 2222, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 966 sqft
$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
$159,900$165,000
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
Every active listing inside the Forest Lakes boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Forest Lakes market
26
Sold, last 12 months
$426,500
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
77 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
≈ $1,866/mo
$179,000 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.
On the calendar
Near Forest Lakes
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Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This long-term installation showcases five exceptional examples of 17th-century Dutch painting, featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating por…
Jul
12
Sun
Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses
10:00am
This exhibition celebrates childhood and the imagination of youth through the words and images of A Child's Garden of Verses, a beloved children's poetry book by the reno…
Jul
12
Sun
As Earth Is To Sky
This exhibition showcases the second installment of a transformative collection of abstract and minimalist art, featuring works in wood, steel, copper, and bronze by reno…
Jul
12
Sun
Venice Doll Club and FX Toy Shows
The FX Toy Show, once hailed as the Super Bowl of collectible toy shows, was the largest of its kind in the Southeastern United States from 1990 to 2006. Now, it's making…
Jul
12
Sun
Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market
10:00am
The acclaimed Farmers' Market - dubbed Florida's best - attracts many with its bounty of farm-to-table produce, delicious ready-to-eat food, and other unique products. Wi…
Jul
12
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ReptiDay
The event strictly adheres to the recent Florida law changes, disallowing the display of pet Iguanas and Tegus, regardless of permit status. Attendees are encouraged to v…
Straight answers
Forest Lakes FAQs
Is Forest Lakes a good place to live?+
It's a solid choice if you want a central Sarasota location without a barrier-island commute — you're close to the beaches at Lido Key and the downtown arts and dining scene. Homes feed into Wilkinson Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High School, and the neighborhood's established, quiet character suits both families and downsizers.
Is Forest Lakes expensive?+
It's moderate for Sarasota. The median list price is $179,000 with active homes running from $149,900 up to $510,000, so there's real range depending on size and condition — the median home is about 1,262 sqft at roughly $174 per square foot.
What do homes cost in Forest Lakes?+
Over the past 12 months, 26 homes sold at a median price of $426,500, while current active listings carry a median list price of $179,000 — a gap that reflects a mix of condos and single-family homes in this pocket. Expect to pay around $174 per square foot for a home near the 1,262-sqft median.
How is the Forest Lakes market right now?+
Inventory is thin with just 6 active listings, and homes take a median of 49 days to sell. Sellers have been getting about 94% of their asking price over the last year, so there's modest room to negotiate but not a lot of surplus supply to work with.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $510 per month, which is worth factoring into your budget alongside a median annual property tax of $2,441. One of the active listings is in a gated section, so fees vary by community within the neighborhood.
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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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