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Sweetwater Real Estate in Lakewood Ranch, FL
Sweetwater homes for sale sit in a gated M/I Homes community off I-75 at Exit 217 in northern Lakewood Ranch, 502 single-family homes and villas planned across 223 acres, though single-family construction has now sold out and paired villas remain the only new build option. The River Series runs 1,761 to 3,322 square feet, the Spring Series up to 3,759 square feet, and villas span 1,452 to 1,671 square feet, many homesites overlooking lakes or nature preserves.
A community center brings a social room, cafรฉ, fitness center, and resort-style pool, plus pickleball courts and a multi-purpose sports field. The playground includes a bike pump track with bumps and loops, plus a smoother path for younger riders. A CDD applies here, and Lakewood Ranch Country Club sits nearby if you want golf without living inside a bundled community. UTC Mall and Waterside Place both sit a reasonable drive away.
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Sweetwater Neighborhood Facts
| Price Range: | $499k-$1.3M |
| Year Built: | 2022 – 2022 |
| Size (Sq. Ft.): | 1,613 – 3,817 |
| Min. Lease: | Unknown |
| Leases/ Year: | Unknown |
| Gated: | ✔ Yes |
| Pool: | ✔ Yes |
| Fences: | ✖ No |
| Golf Course: | ✖ No |
| CDD Fee: | ✔ Yes |
*Accuracy of info provided is not guaranteed. All info must be verified before making a purchase decision.
Amenities:
SINGLE HOMES: Resort-style pool, pump track, playground, multi-purpose sport court, pickleball courts, and festival lawn with amphitheater. The community center features 24-hour fitness room, cafรฉ, and social hall. VILLAS neighborhood includes: Pickleball courts, bocce ball, community pool, and community center.
Fees Include:
Private roads, amenities, Maintenance-free landscaping, common area maintenance.
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Additional Sweetwater Single Family Home Information
Sweetwater features 2 series of designer home plans:
The River Series
The River Series consists of home from 1,760 to 3,320 square feet with 3-to-5-bedrooms and 2-car garage.
The Spring Series
The Spring Series has home ranging from 2,300 to 3,750 square feet with 3-to-5-bedrooms and 3-car garages. The homes have an open floor plan, large comfortable rooms, gourmet kitchens and spacious lanai.
Sweetwater Villas in Lakewood Ranch
Sweetwater villas features 2 series of designer home plans:
The Emerald Series
The Emerald Series is 1,452 square feet with 2-bedrooms, 2-baths, den and 2-car garage.
The Topaz Series
The Topaz series is 1,671 square feet with 2-bedrooms, 2-baths, a room for either an office or other uses and a 2-car garage. Verify the HOA fees and annual taxes that include CDD fees.
Additional Information about Sweetwater in Lakewood Ranch
The modern floor design is popular with both families, professional and retirees that enjoy the ease of a casual lifestyle. Since this is new construction, there are many high-end options that are available to be added to your dream home. Countertops, hardware, crown molding and other items can be added making your home special. Sweetwater is surrounded by shopping, dining, medical facilities and A-rated schools. There is Main Street, Waterside, The Green, UTC Town Center and other points of interest. With the many festivities though out the area that will make your new home here a great choice.
Sweetwater Real Estate
Sweetwater will be 502 homes when completed, built between 2022-2024.
Yes, Sweetwater will have a resort-style community pool.
Yes, Sweetwater is a gated community.
Yes, The HOA maintains the landscaping in both the single family home section, as well as the villas neighborhood.
No, Sweetwater is not located in a golf course community, however residents can easily join the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.
Yes, Sweetwater has a CDD. (CDD stands for Community Development District). It is an additional tax assessment included on a property’s annual real estate tax bill, which pays for the initial and ongoing infrastructure cost for community development.)
Sweetwater is located about 19.5 miles from downtown Sarasota.
Sweetwater is located about 23.5 miles from Holmes Beach, and 23.5 miles from Lido Beach.
Sweetwater is located about 16.5 miles from the Sarasota International Airport.
*Accuracy of info provided is not guaranteed. All info must be verified before making a purchase decision.
Insight For Sweetwater
Learn our thoughts as professional Sarasota Realtors for the pros, cons, lifestyle, and proximity to beaches, shopping, and downtown.
Our Personal Sweetwater Insights
Pros
- Gated
- Resort-style maintenance-free living
Considerations
- HOA fee is a little higher due to being maintenance-free
Shopping
- Publix Grocery store is 2.7 miles
- UTC Mall is 17.4 miles
- Ellenton Outlet Mall is 13 miles
Beach
- Siesta Key Public Beach is 26.5 miles
- 40 minutes drive
Lifestyle
- Lakewood Ranch offers something for everyone
- Golf country clubs, main street shopping, top rated schools, hiking and walking trails, pet friendly communities
Downtown Sarasota
- 19.5 miles
- 35 minute drive
Explore Lakewood Ranch FL. Neighborhoods
Compare Lakewood Ranch communities by location, amenities, price, and lifestyle.
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Amber Creek
Total Homes:
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Min. Lease:
Leases/ Yr:
Pricing:
84
1674
Built 2024 - 2026
1 - 2 years
1
$294k-$369k
Amenities:
Dog Park, Sidewalks, Walking Paths
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Arbor Grande
Total Homes:
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Min. Lease:
Leases/ Yr:
Pricing:
305
1,571 - 3,188
2222 - 2222
7
1
$315k-$985k
Amenities:
pool, spa, dog park, Arbor Grande Club with a fitness center, activities director & meeting room.
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Avanti
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Pricing:
246
1,256 - 1,591
2023 - 2025
N/A
N/A
$450k-$550k
Amenities:
No community amenities onsite.
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Avaunce
Total Homes:
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Pricing:
139
1,294 - 3,022
2019 - 2022
7 Months
2
$450k-$750k
Amenities:
Pool, Gated.
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Bridgewater
Total Homes:
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Year Built:
Min. Lease:
Leases/ Yr:
Pricing:
300
2,182 - 3,993
2013 - 2017
12 Months
1
$500k-$1.2M
Amenities:
Gated Community, playground, park area, pavilion, maintenance-free.
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Central Park
Total Homes:
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Pricing:
800
1,029 - 4,263
2010 - 2016
6 Months
2
$250k-$1.1M
Amenities:
Gated, 2 dog parks, 2 tennis courts, a covered pavilion, a baseball field, a splash park and adventure playground.
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Country Club East
Total Homes:
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1352
1,608 - 4,671
2007 - 2022
1-2 Years
1
$460k-$2.8M
Amenities:
Gated Entry, 3 Community Pools, Irrigation, Deed Restricted, Opportunity To Join Lakewood Ranch Country Club: Athletic Center, 18-Court Tennis Facility, Two Golf Courses, Elegant Clubhouse.
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Cresswind
Total Homes:
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Pricing:
350
1,524 - 3,567
2019 - 2024
7 Months
1
$475k-$1.3M
Amenities:
Pool, spa, tennis, fitness center, bocce ball, pickleball, social director. This community is designed for social friendships.
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Del Webb Catalina
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1300
1,655 - 3,970
2025 - 2028
1 Month
3
$450k-$1.3M
Amenities:
12 Pickleball courts, Putting green, event lawn, 70 acre lake, Horizon Grill, an onsite restaurant and bar, 35,000+ sq. ft. Stunning Clubhouse, State-of-the-art fitness center, Aerobics rooms and spa-like changing rooms, Expansive meeting rooms for social activities, clubs and community events, Heated resort pool with spa, Poolside cabanas and firepit lounge, Resistance Pool, Golf simulator and classic arcade, Wellness center with saunas, Enjoy dog parks, community gardens, and a picnic gazebo, 5 Tennis courts, 4 Bocce ball courts, 12 Pickleball courts, including 8 covered with a pickleball facility, 735 acre community featuring nearly 200 acres of lakes and just over 101 acres of preserve with over 12 miles of pathways.
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Del Webb
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1300
1,348 - 3,668
2021 - 2025
3 Months
2
$390k-$1.5M
Amenities:
State-of-the-art fitness center, ballroom, catering kitchen, billiards room, library and TV room, Internet Cafรฉ, Arts and Crafts room, Resort-Style Pool & Spa, Lap Pool, (6) tennis courts, (8) Pickle Ball Courts, (4) Bocce Ball courts. With a full-time activities director.
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Edgewater
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Pricing:
226
1,682 - 3,266
1996 - 2004
12 Months
1
$460k-$1.3M
Amenities:
Community Boat Ramp, Dock, Fishing Pier, Gated Community, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Maintenance-Free, Park, Playground, Water Access.
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Esplanade At Azario
Total Homes:
Size (SqFt.):
Year Built:
Min. Lease:
Leases/ Yr:
Pricing:
1200
1,689 - 4,800
2021 - 2024
1 Month
5
$635k-$2.0M
Amenities:
6 tennis courts, 16 Pickleball courts, Gated, Lifestyle Director, Wellness Center, Resort style pool, Bahama Tiki Bar, Dog Park, Amenity center clubhouse, Culinary Center.
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