Neighborhood · Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Esplanade
Resort-style living behind the gates of Lakewood Ranch
21
Homes for sale
$649,900
Median list price
$314
Avg price / sqft
61
Median days on market
Esplanade is a gated, amenity-driven community inside Lakewood Ranch, the master-planned Manatee County address known for its manicured streets and country-club culture. Life here leans into the resort side of Florida: pool days, walkable social spaces, and neighbors who chose this pocket for the lock-and-leave ease. It sits comfortably among peers like the Lake Club, Lakewood Ranch Country Club, and the active-adult Del Webb community, so you're buying into a well-established slice of the Ranch.
For a buyer today, the market is measured rather than frantic. There are 21 active listings with a median list price of $649,900, and homes are taking a median of 61 days to sell, so you have room to negotiate — sellers are netting about 95% of asking. Over the past year 116 homes changed hands at a median sold price of $796,430, a reminder that the community's turnover and demand remain healthy even as buyers hold more leverage than they did a couple of years ago.
Esplanade is a community in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Quick facts
$365,000 – $1.5M price range
1,912 sqft median home
$761/mo median HOA
$3,600/mo median rent
117 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Esplanade
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$979,000
13321 SORRENTO WAY, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,101 sqft
$560,000
13031 PALERMO DRIVE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,847 sqft
$475,000
13828 MESSINA LOOP UNIT 102, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,528 sqft
$409,000
12740 SORRENTO WAY UNIT 101, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,528 sqft
$699,000
13916 MESSINA LOOP, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,838 sqft
$674,900
13038 PRIMA DRIVE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,856 sqft
$659,000
5019 SAVONA RUN, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,912 sqft
$650,000$699,000
5007 SERATA DRIVE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,912 sqft
$390,000
12660 SORRENTO WAY UNIT 204, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,528 sqft
$375,000
13720 MESSINA LOOP UNIT 102, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,528 sqft
$365,000
13731 MESSINA LOOP UNIT 102, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,528 sqft
$599,000$620,000
13202 PRIMA DRIVE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,876 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Esplanade market
117
Sold, last 12 months
$795,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
53 days
Median time to sell
Esplanade vs Lakewood Ranch
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 41.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Esplanade boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Esplanade is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Esplanade home
≈ $5,096/mo
$649,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$761/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,600/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,420
Median age
56
Median income
$84,396
Median home value
$671,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Esplanade
Attitudes
Top 6% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Entertainment
Top 9% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Food & Drink
Top 10% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Appearance oriented
Top 12% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Straight answers
Esplanade FAQs
Is Esplanade a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you want a gated, amenity-forward lifestyle with the polish of Lakewood Ranch. Nearly all homes sit behind the gates, and the community sits alongside established neighbors like the Lakewood Ranch Country Club. Families also benefit from assignments to Lakewood Ranch High School and Dr Mona Jain Middle School.
Is Esplanade expensive?+
It's a mid-to-upper-tier Lakewood Ranch community, with a median list price of $649,900 and an average of $313 per square foot. Prices span a wide range from $365,000 to $1,480,000, and only two current listings cross the $1M mark, so there's more entry-level opportunity than the luxury reputation suggests.
What do homes cost in Esplanade?+
Active listings carry a median asking price of $649,900 on a median home size of about 1,912 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 116 homes actually sold at a median of $796,430, with sellers getting roughly 95% of their asking price.
How is the market right now?+
It's a balanced-to-buyer-friendly market with 21 active listings and a median of 61 days on market. That pace gives you time to evaluate options, and with sellers averaging 95% of asking, there's real room to negotiate on the right home.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Budget for a median HOA of about $761 per month, which reflects the community's resort-style amenities and gated maintenance. Property taxes run a median of $8,515 per year, so factor both into your monthly carrying costs alongside the mortgage.
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