Neighborhood · Cortez, Florida
Lake Forest Estates
Small-scale coastal living near Cortez's fishing village
1
Homes for sale
$625,000
Median list price
$363
Avg price / sqft
2
Median days on market
Lake Forest Estates sits in Cortez, the working fishing community on Florida's Gulf coast where Manatee County's old-Florida character still holds. This is a compact residential pocket, close enough to the water and the mainland conveniences of Bradenton to keep daily life easy, with the nearby Sunset Harbor community adding to the neighborhood's coastal draw. Families here are zoned for Palma Sola Elementary School, W. D. Sugg Middle School, and Manatee High School.
The market here is tight and fast-moving — currently just one active listing, priced at $625,000, so buyers should be ready to act. Over the past year only two homes sold, at a median of $414,950, with sellers collecting about 94% of asking. If you're serious about this pocket, watch Cortez homes for sale closely and keep an eye on the live map for the moment something new comes up.
Lake Forest Estates is a community in Cortez, Florida.
Quick facts
$625,000 – $625K price range
1,723 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Forest Estates
Every active listing inside the Lake Forest Estates boundary
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Browse Lake Forest Estates
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The numbers that matter
The Lake Forest Estates market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$414,950
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
35 days
Median time to sell
Lake Forest Estates vs Cortez
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Forest Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Forest Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Forest Estates home
≈ $4,076/mo
$625,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
64
Median age
57
Median income
$74,722
Median home value
$317,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Forest Estates
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Relationships
Top 14% in the U.S.Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Appearance oriented
Top 15% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 19% in the U.S.Fitness Fashion
Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.
Emotional
Top 19% in the U.S.Heartfelt Sharing
This population is characterized by vulnerability. Looking to unload emotional burdens, activities include confessions, apologies, and long-form posts.
Straight answers
Lake Forest Estates FAQs
Is Lake Forest Estates a good place to live?+
It's a small residential pocket in Cortez, the Gulf-coast fishing community in Manatee County, with easy access to Bradenton and the water. Families appreciate being zoned for Palma Sola Elementary School and Manatee High School. It suits buyers who want coastal proximity without the density of a larger development.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
The one active listing is priced at $625,000, which works out to about $363 per square foot on a home of roughly 1,723 square feet. Over the past year, though, the two homes that actually sold closed at a median of $414,950 — so recent transactions have come in well below the current asking price.
What do homes cost in Lake Forest Estates?+
Right now there's a single home on the market at $625,000. Looking back over the last 12 months, closed sales had a median price of $414,950, giving you a sense of what buyers have paid recently versus what's being asked today.
How is the market right now?+
It's thin and quick. With just one active listing and only two sales in the past year, inventory is scarce — and that listing sold in a median of 2 days, so anything that comes available tends to move fast.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or property-tax figures published for this neighborhood, and with so few transactions the data is limited. I'd recommend confirming those numbers on a specific property before you make an offer — happy to pull them for any home you're considering.
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