Townhomes, Villas & Single-Family
- Square feet
- 1,400 – 2,600 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 2–4 bed / 2–3 bath
Approximate price range
Mixed product types at attainable Waterside pricing.
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Lakewood Ranch, FL · Sarasota County · 34240
Avanti at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch
Attainable townhomes, villas, and single-family in Waterside.
Avanti is one of the more attainable Waterside sub-villages, with townhomes, villas, and single-family homes at entry-level Waterside pricing. A good way into the Waterside lifestyle without a luxury budget.
Written by Sekina Probasco, REALTOR®, eXp Realty · June 2026
What Avanti is like at a glance
- Location
- Sarasota County · 34240
- Builder
- Multiple
- Gated
- Waterside district
- Homes
- Waterside sub-village
- Golf
- None
- Type
- Attainable, mixed home types
The home styles you'll find in Avanti
Here's what you'll typically find available in Avanti. Text me for what is actually on the market right now.
Inventory moves daily. Text me for current active listings in Avanti and what they are actually going for.
What makes Avanti stand out
- One of the most affordable ways into Waterside
- Mix of townhomes, villas, and single-family
- Access to the Waterside lifestyle and Waterside Place
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.
Sarasota County District
- Elementary: Tatum Ridge Elementary
- Middle: McIntosh Middle
- High: Sarasota / Booker High (varies)
Waterside is in Sarasota County. Confirm at the specific address.
Who tends to be happy in Avanti
- First-time buyers who want into Waterside
- Buyers on a budget who value the Sarasota-side location
- Investors and downsizers
HOA and CDD fees in Avanti
On top of your mortgage and property taxes, here is what Avanti asks of you every month, and who takes care of the outside of your home.
- CDD, Avanti 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 Avanti you love, I will pull the current estoppel and we will look at the exact figures for that home together.
Villages people compare with Avanti
Most buyers look at a few before they decide. These are the ones closest to Avanti on lifestyle and price.
Bungalow Walk at WatersideCharming cottage-style homes steps from Waterside Place.Nautique at WatersideMid-range single-family and townhomes in the Waterside area.Emerald Landing at WatersideDavid Weekley townhomes and single-family near the water.Shellstone at WatersideLee Wetherington villas and single-family in Waterside.The Alcove at WatersideSingle-family homes in the Waterside district.Lakehouse Cove at WatersideWaterfront living in LWR's newest and most walkable district.
Curious about Avanti?
Send me a quick text or drop the address you're looking at. I'll put together current comps, any active listings in Avanti, and answer whatever you're wondering about.