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Lakes Estates HOA fees

Sarasota, Sarasota County · 34232

Homes in Lakes Estates (Sarasota) pay a median $2,220 a year in HOA dues, about $185 a month, based on 5 listings. Half fall between $2,142 and $2,340. None of the listings we reviewed report a CDD.

HOA, median
$2,220/yr
About $185 a month
CDD, median
None reported
Property tax, median
$5,886/yr
Seller's bill; resets after a sale
Monthly, before mortgage
$676
HOA + tax at the medians

What the dues cover

  • Pool60% of listings
  • Private Road40% of listings
  • Management40% of listings
  • Recreational Facilities40% of listings
  • Escrow Reserves Fund20% of listings
  • Fidelity Bond20% of listings

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

Lakes Estates cost questions

How much are HOA fees in Lakes Estates?

Homes in Lakes Estates (Sarasota) pay a median $2,220 a year in HOA dues, about $185 a month, based on 5 listings. Half fall between $2,142 and $2,340.

Does Lakes Estates have a CDD?

None of the listings we reviewed report a CDD. Check the tax bill on any home you're serious about: a CDD shows up there as a separate assessment.

What does it cost each month to own in Lakes Estates, before the mortgage?

HOA and property tax come to about $676 a month at the medians (property tax median $5,886 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 Lakes Estates 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 5 addressesin subdivisions matching “LAKES ESTATES”, phases combined. Listing data is reported by listing agents and can be out of date. Updated 2026-10-11.

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