The residential history of Lakewood Ranch begins here. Summerfield at Lakewood Ranch is the very first village to be developed in what has become one of the most successful master-planned communities in Florida and the United States. In a sense, to own a home in Summerfield is to own a piece of real estate history in the Sunshine State.

Single-family residences at Summerfield range between 1,100 to 2,400 square feet. To get an idea of pricing, a three-bedroom and two-bathroom home built in the year 2000 was recently listed under $235K. An ample Mediterranean-style manor with four bedrooms and three full bathrooms can be negotiated for $359,000, but this will include a lake view, lanai and a swimming pool on an attractive cul-de-sac.

Not all residences at Summerfield are single-family homes. Summerfield Hollow is home to maintenance-free style condominiums that are very affordable. Since this is the first village of Lakewood Ranch, a number of businesses have opened their doors to residents over the last few years. Summerfield residents are never too far from a fresh cup of coffee or a slice of gourmet pizza. The first Publix supermarket to serve Lakewood Ranch is just down the road.

Some of the amenities that have been developed over the years at Summerfield include playgrounds, soccer fields, tennis courts, a canoe launch, and picnic areas. Fans of the outdoors can simply walk over to Heron’s Nest and enjoy pristine lakes teeming with Florida wildlife.

Young residents of Summerfield are served by Braden River Elementary, Braden River Middle and Lakewood Ranch High schools. The cities of Bradenton and Sarasota offer plenty of cultural activities in addition to some of the most gorgeous beaches in the Gulf of Mexico. Summerfield is more than just the first village of Lakewood Ranch; it is one of the best neighborhoods.