Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Lake Arrowhead
Small-scale Sarasota living with easy coastal reach
2
Homes for sale
$327,400
Median list price
$221
Avg price / sqft
41
Median days on market
Lake Arrowhead is a compact residential pocket in Sarasota, the kind of quiet, low-key community that trades big-name flash for everyday livability. You're within reach of the Gulf beaches at Lido Key, the art-and-architecture streets of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, and the walkable energy of the Rosemary District — all a short drive away.
The market here is genuinely small, which changes how you should shop. With just 2 active listings and a median list price of $327,400, inventory moves in singles, not dozens — and homes that sold over the past year traded closer to $260,000, with sellers landing about 93% of asking. That gap between list and sold prices is real negotiating room if you come prepared and patient.
Lake Arrowhead is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$289,900 – $365K price range
1,507 sqft median home
$532/mo median HOA
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Arrowhead
$289,900
5326 LAKE ARROWHEAD TRAIL UNIT 7, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,214 sqft
$364,900$374,900
5369 LAKE ARROWHEAD TRAIL UNIT 17A, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,800 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lake Arrowhead boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake Arrowhead market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$260,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
123 days
Median time to sell
Lake Arrowhead vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 17.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Arrowhead boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Arrowhead is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Arrowhead home
≈ $2,647/mo
$327,400 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$532/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
338
Median age
60
Median income
$53,182
Median home value
$323,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Arrowhead
Lifestyles
Top 1% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Relationships
Top 1% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Relationships
Top 2% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Beliefs
Top 5% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Lifestyles
Top 5% in the U.S.Daily Grind
Whether throwing punches at the boxing club or punching the clock at work, this population likes to talk about their hard work.
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
On the calendar
Near Lake Arrowhead
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Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This long-term installation showcases five exceptional examples of 17th-century Dutch painting, featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating por…
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FX Toy Shows
Collectors and enthusiasts can bring all their cherished playtime possessions to life, getting them appraised by expert doll and toy buyers on-site. Moreover, visitors ca…
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Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses
10:00am
This exhibition celebrates childhood and the imagination of youth through the words and images of A Child's Garden of Verses, a beloved children's poetry book by the reno…
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As Earth Is To Sky
This exhibition showcases the second installment of a transformative collection of abstract and minimalist art, featuring works in wood, steel, copper, and bronze by reno…
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Venice Doll Club and FX Toy Shows
The FX Toy Show, once hailed as the Super Bowl of collectible toy shows, was the largest of its kind in the Southeastern United States from 1990 to 2006. Now, it's making…
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ReptiDay
The event strictly adheres to the recent Florida law changes, disallowing the display of pet Iguanas and Tegus, regardless of permit status. Attendees are encouraged to v…
Straight answers
Lake Arrowhead FAQs
Is Lake Arrowhead a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, residential neighborhood that suits buyers who value a calm home base over resort amenities. You're close to Gulf beaches at Lido Key and served by Gulf Gate Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High School. The scale is small and neighborly rather than bustling.
Is Lake Arrowhead expensive?+
Compared with much of coastal Sarasota, it's relatively attainable — the median list price sits at $327,400, and the range across current listings runs from $289,900 to $364,900. At an average of $221 per square foot, it's a value-oriented pocket within the wider Sarasota market.
What do homes cost in Lake Arrowhead?+
Active listings currently center on a $327,400 median, while homes that actually sold over the past 12 months came in with a median of $260,000. The typical home is around 1,507 square feet, so you're generally looking at mid-size single-family living at roughly $221 per square foot.
How is the market in Lake Arrowhead?+
This is a thin, low-volume market — just 2 active listings and 3 sales over the past year. Homes take a median of about 40.5 days to sell, and sellers average 93% of asking, which means motivated buyers who wait for the right listing often have real negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $532 per month, so factor that into your monthly budget alongside the mortgage. Property taxes are modest by comparison, with a median around $2,159 per year.
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