Sarasota County, Florida
The Meadows Real Estate and Local Guide
The Meadows is a master-planned community near I-75 and downtown Sarasota, known for its golf, 85-plus lakes and mature oak canopy and home to an older, largely retiree population. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know The Meadows best.
About the area
Living in The Meadows, FL
Developed between 1977 and 2017 by Taylor Woodrow Homes with about 1,650 acres of open space and more than 85 lakes and waterways.
The housing market
Homes in The Meadows
- About 75% of the housing units are owner-occupied.
- Only about 28% of homes are single-family detached, since the community is built largely of villas, garden homes and condominiums.
- The median home value is roughly $344,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes The Meadows home
The Meadows Country Club
Golf, tennis and social club dating to the mid-1970s, with two of its three courses open to the public
University Town Center
Regional shopping mall a few minutes from the community
The Meadows walking and biking trails
About 14 miles of oak-canopied walking, nature and biking trails winding through the community's lakes and preserves
Nathan Benderson Park
Nearby rowing and aquatic-sports venue with a 400-acre lake and paved perimeter trail
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.