Single-Family
- Square feet
- 2,000 – 3,200 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 3–5 bed / 2–4 bath
Approximate price range
Single-family homes in the Waterside district.
Photos coming soon
Lakewood Ranch, FL · Sarasota County · 34240
The Alcove at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch
Single-family homes in the Waterside district.
The Alcove is a Waterside sub-village of single-family homes in the upper-mid price range. Part of the growing Waterside area on the Sarasota side of LWR, with access to Waterside Place and the area's water-focused lifestyle.
Written by Sekina Probasco, REALTOR®, eXp Realty · June 2026
What The Alcove is like at a glance
- Location
- Sarasota County · 34240
- Builder
- Multiple
- Gated
- Waterside district
- Homes
- Waterside sub-village
- Golf
- None
- Type
- Single-family
The home styles you'll find in The Alcove
Here's what you'll typically find available in The Alcove. Text me for what is actually on the market right now.
Inventory moves daily. Text me for current active listings in The Alcove and what they are actually going for.
What makes The Alcove stand out
- Single-family living in the desirable Waterside area
- Access to Waterside Place dining and shopping
- Sarasota-side location
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 The Alcove
- Buyers wanting single-family in Waterside
- Families who value the Sarasota-side location
- Those who want newer construction near the water
HOA and CDD fees in The Alcove
On top of your mortgage and property taxes, here is what The Alcove asks of you every month, and who takes care of the outside of your home.
- CDD, The Alcove 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 The Alcove you love, I will pull the current estoppel and we will look at the exact figures for that home together.
Villages people compare with The Alcove
Most buyers look at a few before they decide. These are the ones closest to The Alcove on lifestyle and price.
The Isles at Lakewood RanchToll Brothers luxury water-view living 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.Wild Blue at WatersideLuxury waterfront living with boat docks on the Braden River.Bungalow Walk at WatersideCharming cottage-style homes steps from Waterside Place.Nautique at WatersideMid-range single-family and townhomes in the Waterside area.
Curious about The Alcove?
Send me a quick text or drop the address you're looking at. I'll put together current comps, any active listings in The Alcove, and answer whatever you're wondering about.