Lakewood Ranch

Country Club East

Country Club East is the newer sibling of the original Country Club: several newer villages on the east side of Lakewood Ranch, wrapped around golf and a modern athletic center, with homes that skew newer and prices that often land a step below the ranch’s flagship enclaves.

It’s the answer for buyers who want the country club lifestyle in a newer home, and for families who want the east side’s schools and quick access to the rest of the ranch.

The villages and the homes

Country Club East is really a collection of villages, some gated, some not, built by several of the ranch’s best-known builders. Housing skews newer than the original Country Club, with current floor plans and the option in some villages to build rather than buy resale.

The club side

Golf, a well-equipped athletic center, pools, tennis, and pickleball give the east side its own gravity, so residents aren’t driving west for every workout or dinner. Membership structures vary, and Lainey confirms what’s current before clients commit.

Who Country Club East fits

Buyers who want newer construction and club amenities at a step under the flagship villages, and families who like the east side’s schools and pace. If you want the most established, manicured version of country club life, the original Country Club is the better comparison.

Country Club East FAQ

What’s the difference between Lakewood Ranch Country Club and Country Club East?

The original Country Club is the established side: mature landscaping, older homes, and the broadest price range. Country Club East is the newer side, with newer villages, newer homes, and a more modern athletic center. Both offer golf and club membership options.

What do homes cost in Country Club East?

Generally from the mid $500s for single-family homes up past $2 million for the best estate properties, depending on village, lot, and whether you build or buy resale.

Does Country Club East have CDD fees?

Yes. Like most Lakewood Ranch villages, its communities carry CDD assessments on the property tax bill plus HOA dues. Lainey verifies exact figures per home.

Thinking about Country Club East?

Tell Lainey what you're looking for and she'll follow up personally with current availability and honest guidance on Country Club East and the surrounding communities.