How many homes are in Waterside - The Alcove?
The community has 47 single-family homes.
Waterside - The Alcove is a 47-home boutique enclave in the Waterside district of Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 (Sarasota County). It offers maintenance-free lakeside living with Blue Heron Lake views, a kayak launch, trail access, and proximity to Waterside Park and town center, but no private clubhouse or pool. HOA fees are estimated at $450-500 monthly with CDD assessments around $1,647+ annually; specific management contacts are not publicly detailed.
Waterside - The Alcove is a small, intimate residential enclave within the Waterside district of Lakewood Ranch in Sarasota County, Florida. The HOA oversees maintenance of common areas and supports the community's focus on lakeside living and privacy.
Monthly HOA fees are estimated in the $450-$500 range based on public real estate analyses (annualized $5,436-$5,948). CDD assessments appear on property tax bills and are estimated at $1,647 or more annually. Specific transfer fees, capital contributions, or special assessments are not publicly detailed for this community.
Detailed architectural guidelines, landscaping standards, parking, pet policies, rental restrictions, noise rules, and trash collection policies are not available in public sources. Residents should consult governing documents or the management portal for current requirements.
The community emphasizes natural lakeside features over dedicated on-site facilities. Residents have access to a kayak launch on Blue Heron Lake, integration with the broader Waterside Trail System, and proximity to Waterside Park. No private clubhouse, pool, or fitness center is provided within The Alcove itself.
The Alcove offers a tranquil, maintenance-free lakeside lifestyle in an exclusive setting of just 47 homes, prioritizing privacy, water views, and connection to nature while benefiting from nearby district amenities and trails.
HOA Name: Waterside - The Alcove HOA
Management Company: Details not publicly available
Phone Number: Details not publicly available (Builder: 941-413-1646; Lakewood Ranch Information Center: 800-307-2624)
Email Address: Details not publicly available
Website: Details not publicly available (Resident portal referenced as Castle's TownSq app)
Mailing Address: Details not publicly available
Office Hours: Details not publicly available
The community features British West Indies and coastal architecture, full lake or preserve views from homesites, maintenance-free living, and direct access to the Waterside Trail System and water taxi options. It is non-gated and focuses on exclusivity through small scale rather than extensive shared facilities.
Waterside - The Alcove provides a boutique, lakeside residential experience within Lakewood Ranch's Waterside village, managed by an HOA that supports common-area upkeep and a low-maintenance lifestyle amid natural surroundings.
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Public sources checked include real estate community profiles (zachosre.com, davidlberatore.com, buylakewoodranch.com), fee compilations (michaelryandailey.com), and general Lakewood Ranch sites. Important gaps: No official HOA website, management company details, or governing documents found; fee ranges are estimates from secondary analyses and should be verified directly.
The community has 47 single-family homes.
No, the community does not have a private clubhouse or pool; it focuses on lakeside access and district amenities.
HOA fees are estimated at $450-500 per month based on public analyses.
No, it is a non-gated community.
Key features include Blue Heron Lake views, a kayak launch, maintenance-free living, and access to the Waterside Trail System and nearby park.