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Windward / Lakewood Ranch HOA and CDD fees
Sarasota, Sarasota County · 34240
Homes in Windward / Lakewood Ranch (Sarasota) pay a median $3,536 a year in HOA dues, about $295 a month, based on 8 listings. Half fall between $2,952 and $4,448. 100% of listings with a known CDD status (8) report one, with a median $1,849 a year collected on the property tax bill.
HOA by home type
| Single-family homes | $4,448/yr | 5 listings |
| Townhomes and villas | $2,952/yr | 3 listings |
Condos and townhomes usually pay more because their dues cover the building, roof or exterior insurance.
What the dues cover
- Pool88% of listings
- Maintenance Grounds88% of listings
- Recreational Facilities63% of listings
- Management50% of listings
- Common Area Taxes25% of listings
Amenities listed: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub.
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For sale in Windward / Lakewood Ranch right now
3 active listings
Windward / Lakewood Ranch cost questions
How much are HOA fees in Windward / Lakewood Ranch?
Homes in Windward / Lakewood Ranch (Sarasota) pay a median $3,536 a year in HOA dues, about $295 a month, based on 8 listings. Half fall between $2,952 and $4,448.
Does Windward / Lakewood Ranch have a CDD?
Yes, most homes. 100% of the 8 listings with a known CDD status report one, and 8 gave an amount: a median $1,849 a year (range $1,534 to $3,423). 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 / Lakewood Ranch, before the mortgage?
HOA, CDD and property tax come to about $960 a month at the medians (property tax median $6,135 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 / 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 9 addressesin subdivisions matching “WINDWARD/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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