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Lakehouse Cove / Waterside HOA and CDD fees

Sarasota, Sarasota County · 34240

Homes in Lakehouse Cove / Waterside (Sarasota) pay a median $5,064 a year in HOA dues, about $422 a month, based on 15 listings. Half fall between $4,896 and $5,199. 87% of listings with a known CDD status (15) report one, with a median $2,100 a year collected on the property tax bill.

HOA, median
$5,064/yr
About $422 a month
CDD, median
$2,100/yr
87% of 15 listings have one
Property tax, median
$12,014/yr
Seller's bill; resets after a sale
Monthly, before mortgage
$1,598
HOA + CDD + tax at the medians

What the dues cover

  • Pool87% of listings
  • Maintenance Grounds80% of listings
  • Management60% of listings
  • Common Area Taxes60% of listings
  • Recreational Facilities53% of listings
  • Escrow Reserves Fund33% of listings

Amenities listed: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Playground, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Spa/Hot Tub.

Lakehouse Cove / Waterside cost questions

How much are HOA fees in Lakehouse Cove / Waterside?

Homes in Lakehouse Cove / Waterside (Sarasota) pay a median $5,064 a year in HOA dues, about $422 a month, based on 15 listings. Half fall between $4,896 and $5,199.

Does Lakehouse Cove / Waterside have a CDD?

Yes, most homes. 87% of the 15 listings with a known CDD status report one, and 13 gave an amount: a median $2,100 a year (range $1,485 to $2,777). Listings are a sample, not the district's records, so check the tax bill for the exact home. The CDD is billed on the property tax bill, not by the HOA. Part of it usually pays down bonds that end on a set date, while the operations part continues.

What does it cost each month to own in Lakehouse Cove / Waterside, before the mortgage?

HOA, CDD and property tax come to about $1,598 a month at the medians (property tax median $12,014 a year). Insurance and the mortgage come on top. Property tax resets after a sale under Florida's homestead rules, so a buyer's bill can be higher than the seller's.

Where do these numbers come from?

Stellar MLS via Repliers listings in Lakehouse Cove / Waterside from January 2026 to October 2026: homes for sale now plus closed sales in that period, one data point per address (rentals excluded). Fees are converted to annual figures. Individual homes vary by association and home type, so confirm the exact fee on any home before you make an offer.

Source: Stellar MLS via Repliers, January 2026 to October 2026. Medians from 15 addressesin subdivisions matching “LAKEHOUSE COVE/WATERSIDE”, phases combined. Listing data is reported by listing agents and can be out of date. Updated 2026-10-11.

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