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Windward at Lakewood Ranch HOA and CDD fees
Sarasota, Sarasota County · 34240
Homes in Windward at Lakewood Ranch (Sarasota) pay a median $4,440 a year in HOA dues, about $370 a month, based on 35 listings. Half fall between $3,536 and $4,444. 97% of listings with a known CDD status (34) report one, with a median $2,424 a year collected on the property tax bill.
HOA by home type
| Single-family homes | $4,440/yr | 28 listings |
| Townhomes and villas | $2,944/yr | 7 listings |
Condos and townhomes usually pay more because their dues cover the building, roof or exterior insurance.
What the dues cover
- Pool94% of listings
- Maintenance Grounds91% of listings
- Recreational Facilities91% of listings
- Maintenance Structure60% of listings
- Management20% of listings
Amenities listed: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s).
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Windward at Lakewood Ranch cost questions
How much are HOA fees in Windward at Lakewood Ranch?
Homes in Windward at Lakewood Ranch (Sarasota) pay a median $4,440 a year in HOA dues, about $370 a month, based on 35 listings. Half fall between $3,536 and $4,444.
Does Windward at Lakewood Ranch have a CDD?
Yes, most homes. 97% of the 34 listings with a known CDD status report one, and 33 gave an amount: a median $2,424 a year (range $1,783 to $3,722). 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 Windward at Lakewood Ranch, before the mortgage?
HOA, CDD and property tax come to about $651 a month at the medians (property tax median $953 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 Windward at Lakewood Ranch 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 35 addressesin subdivisions matching “WINDWARD AT LAKEWOOD RANCH”, phases combined. Listing data is reported by listing agents and can be out of date. Updated 2026-10-11.
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