Single-Family (Express)
- Square feet
- 1,500 – 2,200 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 3–4 bed / 2–3 bath
Approximate price range
Entry-level single-family homes. Great value for the amenity package included.
Lakewood Ranch, FL · Manatee County · 34211
Lorraine Lakes at Lakewood Ranch
One of LWR's biggest amenity packages, and no golf fee attached.
Lorraine Lakes is one of the newer, larger communities in Lakewood Ranch with a surprisingly robust amenity package for a non-golf neighborhood. D.R. Horton packed in two amenity centers, a massive resort pool, a water-park splash zone, indoor basketball, pickleball, sand volleyball, and more. The homes skew toward families and move-up buyers who want space and resort living without a mandatory golf fee.
Written by Sekina Probasco, REALTOR®, eXp Realty · June 2026 · Photography by Gulf Coast Realty Media
What Lorraine Lakes is like at a glance
- Location
- Manatee County · 34211
- Builder
- D.R. Horton
- Gated
- Yes, gated
- Homes
- ~1,500 homes at build-out
- Golf
- None (pay-to-play nearby)
- Type
- Resort-style, family-friendly
The home styles you'll find in Lorraine Lakes
Here's what you'll typically find available in Lorraine Lakes. Text me for what is actually on the market right now.
Single-Family (Preferred/Signature)
- Square feet
- 2,200 – 3,600 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 4–6 bed / 3–4 bath
Approximate price range
Larger floor plans with upgraded features. Some back to water or preserve.
Inventory moves daily. Text me for current active listings in Lorraine Lakes and what they are actually going for.
Amenities and everyday life in Lorraine Lakes
Pools & Water
- Resort-style main pool with beach entry and splash pad
- Secondary neighborhood pool at the second amenity center
- Kids' splash-zone water features
Sports & Recreation
- Indoor basketball / multi-sport court
- Pickleball courts (multiple)
- Tennis courts
- Sand volleyball court
- Fitness center / cardio studio
Social
- Two full clubhouses with event space
- Catering kitchen
- Community social calendar and clubs
What makes Lorraine Lakes stand out
- One of the largest amenity packages in LWR for a non-golf community
- No mandatory golf or club dues
- Two separate amenity centers serving different sections of the community
- D.R. Horton's Express, Preferred, and Signature series all represented
Schools your kids would be zoned for
School assignments can change as districts re-zone. Always confirm at the specific street address before relying on the assignment.
2025–2026
- Elementary: Gullett Elementary (A-rated)
- Middle: Dr. Mona Jain Middle (A-rated)
- High: Lakewood Ranch High
Re-zoned: elementary and middle 2026–2027, high school 2027–2028
- Elementary: Lake Manatee K-8
- Middle: Lake Manatee K-8 (same campus, 7th grade opens Aug 2027, 8th Aug 2028)
- High: Rangeland High School (opens August 2027)
Manatee County is re-zoning as new schools open near the 34211 zip. Lake Manatee K-8 is phasing in one grade a year, and Rangeland High opens in August 2027. Confirm the exact assignment for the street address, not the village.
Who tends to be happy in Lorraine Lakes
- Families who want resort amenities without a golf membership fee
- Active adults who love pickleball, tennis, and pool culture
- Move-up buyers who want more space in a newer-construction neighborhood
- Anyone who wants to be inside LWR's master plan at a mid-range price point
HOA and CDD fees in Lorraine Lakes
On top of your mortgage and property taxes, here is what Lorraine Lakes asks of you every month, and who takes care of the outside of your home.
- CDD, Lorraine Lakes carries one. It is an infrastructure assessment collected on your annual property tax bill rather than on the HOA invoice, which is why it catches people by surprise. The line on your tax bill is the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District assessment rather than a numbered community CDD. That district covers most of Lakewood Ranch, and it is why a builder can tell you there is no CDD here and still be right while an assessment arrives anyway. It usually carries two parts, one for operations and one for the bond that paid to put the infrastructure in the ground.
Fees shift by home type and they change year to year, so I would rather give you real numbers than a guess. Once you find a place in Lorraine Lakes you love, I will pull the current estoppel and we will look at the exact figures for that home together.
Villages people compare with Lorraine Lakes
Most buyers look at a few before they decide. These are the ones closest to Lorraine Lakes on lifestyle and price.
Mallory ParkDiVosta-built family community near Bob Gardner Park.Central Park at Lakewood RanchOne of LWR's established family neighborhoods, big park, great vibe.Greenbrook at Lakewood RanchOne of LWR's most family-friendly established neighborhoods.Palisades at Lakewood RanchGated, lakefront views, and a relaxed community pace.EdgewaterLakefront living around Lake Uihlein, steps from Main Street.IndigoMaintenance-free living by Neal Communities.
Curious about Lorraine Lakes?
Send me a quick text or drop the address you're looking at. I'll put together current comps, any active listings in Lorraine Lakes, and answer whatever you're wondering about.