Laurel Oak Country Club Real Estate

Laurel Oak Country Club, Sarasota Florida

Every county club you visit will have a unique feel to it. You take the tour and you talk to the membership director and in a very short period of time you can summarize what your overall experience would be as a member.

Some clubs you visit will leave you hard pressed to find a reason why anyone would want to be a member. A club lounge is a club lounge. A locker room is a locker room. So what makes a club worth being a part of?

When you pass through the front gate for the first time you will begin to feel what being a member of the community will to do to you. From the scenic vistas of the lakes and wetland preserves to the lush green links of the golf course Laurel Oak has a very welcoming feel. The club is 20 years old which makes it fairly young as country clubs go but old enough where the landscaping looks like it has been there forever. The neighborhoods are very attractive, the homes architecture has a timeless feel, the roads are wide and comfortable, and the common grounds are immaculate.

Of all the country clubs I have visited, Laurel Oak is one of the clubs that has a fantastic “family” atmosphere to it. The average age of the members is 57 which is significantly lower than most country clubs in Sarasota. The most notable difference between Laurel Oak and other Sarasota clubs is, you often see the entire family participating in club events. From tennis lessons for the kids, to fathers playing golf with their daughters, to the ladies basking in the sun by the pool, Laurel Oak is a very active family Country Club.

A great example of the fun this family community has is the take home policy for the country club golf carts. It is actually a written clause in your cart lease agreement that on Halloween you return your golf cart to the clubhouse so it may be used by families without a cart of their own to drive their children around the neighborhood for trick-or-treating.

Apparently everyone in the community (including Grandpa) likes to get dressed up in typical Munsters Family attire and drive their hot-rod golf carts around the neighborhood so the children can chase treats while the adults mingle. More than 500 people participate in the Halloween festivities which have grown to be one of the communities biggest events. With nearly all 404 household participating in the costume parties and adults acting like Herman Munster cruising around in hot-rod golf courts, this ghoulish night makes fond memories for all that attend.

More Laurel Oak Country Club Activities

On a more serious note, Laurel Oak hosts many tennis tournaments where you compete against other local county club members, there are swim meets for the kids at the aquatic center, a $500 cash dinning night where the host draws a members name from a hat, if your name has been drawn and you are present at the dinner you take home $500! In season there are over 250 members attending this event.

Other notable activities and events held at the Laurel Oak Country Club:

Water aerobics
Bridge nights
Tennis ball luau’s
60’s Theme Parties
Wine dinners
Trivia nights
9 and dine events
Pizza, tennis and swim nights for the kids
Tapas night
Dos de Mayo 9 and dine
Mothers day brunch
Memorial Day golf and cookout
Happy Hour from 6 to 7pm
And many many more!

There are more than 180 events held in the clubhouse each year.

Club Reciprocals

Laurel Oak Country Club enjoys a reciprocal agreement with the Bird Key Yacht Club. Laurel oak members enjoy social benefits of the yacht club and its facilities and may dock a boat for dinner or events as space permits. In the summer months Laurel Oak has a reciprocal agreement with 20 other clubs from Tampa to Naples so you may experience the challenges of other local golf courses.

The Club Statistics

Laurel Oaks is an 813 acre member-owned gated community which contains 404 homes and the Country Club which consists of two 18 hole golf courses, 12 clay tennis courts in perfect condition (8 are lit for night time play) a 45,000 square ft. clubhouse, and a heated Junior Olympic pool. There are 29 lakes and 22 wetland preserves.

The country club has been member-owned since 1999, the members of Laurel Oak are a very warm and friendly group and a great source for business networking. Laurel Oak has one of the lowest initiation fee’s of any Country Club in Sarasota, the annual dues are slightly above average. Membership is not required for residents of the community.

The Laurel Oak Golf Courses

Laurel Oak has hosted the U.S. Open qualifying tournament and continues to be the site for the Michelob Ultra-Lite National Tournaments. In addition, for the past several years, it has been the site for the Sarasota area Special Olympic Fund Raising Tournament.

The west course was completely re-designed in 2005 by Rees Jones and is a fantastic course in immaculate shape. It is 6934 yards from the black tee box, 4647 from the white. The East Course was completed in 1995 and is a Gary Player Signature course. It is 6,875 yards from the black tee box, 4,673 from the white.

All sales in the pro shop are cost+ 10% for members and it certainly is the best place in town to score the best deals on new equipment and golf atire.

Laurel Oak Country Club homes for Sale

Laurel Oak homes for sale vary from 2,200 square feet to over 7,500 square feet. There are 3 minor subdivisions of Laurel Oak which contain 60 maintenance free home where the community is responsible for the landscaping. These residences certainly appeal to those who will only be here 6 months out of the year. Maintenance free living gives you the peace of mind that your home is well taken care of while you are away.

Home Prices range from $300,000 for a maintenance free villa to $1.4 million for one of the more opulent palatial residences in the community. These home are extremely well built, lot sizes are large, The Home Owners Association does a fantastic job of maintaining this community. Some of the rear Lanais and private pools associated with many of these homes will simply take your breath away.

In my opinion Laurel Oak represents the best value of all Sarasota County Clubs when considering what the club offers its members and the fact that homes here are priced 20% less than those in comparable communities. Why the disparity? Laurel Oak home prices suffered like other communities in the area late in 2008 and a few foreclosures really hurt the current values. This correction in prices was completely over-done and any home for sale in the community represents an extremely good deal when compared to other country club community real estate for sale in our market.

Laurel Oak is a 5 star community with a great community atmosphere and all the facilities and courses are in top condition. The average membership age is 57 making it the “youngest” country club in Sarasota. This is a very well run establishment that you will certainly be happy to be a member of. If you are looking for a country club community that really is fantastic, I encourage you to start you search here.

Laurel Oak Homes for Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available at the Laurel Oak Country Club.

Please contact me if you would like to schedule a tour of any of the listed properties.

MLS# A3944136 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

7894 CHICK EVANS PL
Price: $299,900
Zip Code: 34240
1870 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 4
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
Exquisitely maintained, former model showplace on a botanically lush corner lot setting in the popular Laurel Oaks Estates Country Club. This maintenance-free home features a light and brightopen floor plan, spacious master bedroom with grand master ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTL. REALTY

MLS# A3952333 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

7809 ALLEN ROBERTSON PL
Price: $399,000
Zip Code: 34240
2432 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2+
Absolute best of the best. Experience the Laurel Oak Lifestyle by purchasing this exclusive and well appointed lakefront villa. This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is situated on one of the premiere lots in the community with big views of the lake and s ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# A3917529 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

3218 CHARLES MACDONALD DR
Price: $439,000
Zip Code: 34240
3000 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 1
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
Four bedroom, three bath traditional family home overlooking acres of a gary player designed golf course-- w/tennis courts just a walk across the fairway; perfect for sports family; country club membership not required; gated community- a great lifes ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: FLORY REAL ESTATE INC

MLS# A3958006 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

7596 SETH RAYNOR PL
Price: $445,000
Zip Code: 34240
3344 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 5
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
This elegant home is located on a lushly landscaped corner lot in Laurel Oak. This custom home offers a spacious floorplan with four bedrooms, family room, den, an elegant living room and formal dining room. The cozy family room features an invitin ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: FLORY REAL ESTATE INC

MLS# M5829051 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

7748 ALISTER MACKENZIE DR
Price: $449,000
Zip Code: 34240
3138 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 2
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
Tropical sunsets abound in one of SW Florida's most prestigious gated communities-Laurel Oak. A beautiful home site w/long lake views, mature landscaping on just under 3/4 of an acre. A custom, handcrafted double door wood entry welcomes visitors to ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# A3951799 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

3130 WALTER TRAVIS DR
Price: $549,000
Zip Code: 34240
3447 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 5
Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4
Active With Contract. Secluded yet convenient, this Laurel Oak 5 bedroom 4 bathroom home is minutes from I75, downtown Sarasota and the beautiful beaches of Siesta Key.Built by renowned Anchor Builders, enjoy the wide open floor plan with a large and ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTL. REALTY

MLS# A3956588 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

7580 ALISTER MACKENZIE DR
Price: $579,000
Zip Code: 34240
3047 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 5
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3
Custom built Bamboo home on cul-de-sac in Laurel Oak Estates. Three bedroom suites-each w/ own bath. Bright den has closet storage. Decorative tray, step & volume ceilings columns & niches thru-out. Dining room w/ bay window & great view ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: LAUREL OAK LIFESTYLES REALTY

MLS# A3941101 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

2854 WILFRED REID CIR
Price: $585,000
Zip Code: 34240
3163 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 10
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
LOCATION!! Golf course views of the 9th fairway of Gary Player designed East course. Rutenberg Palm Beach home, 4B/3B w/lg den, great open plan for entertaining. One of the newer homes built in '98 & features new floor tile, crown moldings, den w ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: LAUREL OAK LIFESTYLES REALTY

MLS# A3958156 View Property Details Add to Favorites

SARASOTA
Price: $650,000
Zip Code: 34240
3740 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 10
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
Lovely Rutenberg built 4 bedroom, 3 bath plus den home situated among lush landscaping with a private and serene setting. The lot is gorgeous with a lake and golf course view from the front of the property as well. The home features a beautiful kit ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

MLS# A3959661 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

7683 ALISTER MACKENZIE DR
Price: $659,000
Zip Code: 34240
3699 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 2
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
SOUTHERN LIVING traditional home with excellent quality. Over sized bedroom suites, den with wood floor and Two offices with beautiful wooded views. Could be used for tech center/bonus room and has a separate entrance! Designer wallpaper, crown moldi ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: LAUREL OAK LIFESTYLES REALTY

MLS# A3960028 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

3015 DICK WILSON DR
Price: $727,000
Zip Code: 34240
3638 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 2
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3+
Golf course views of the 6th west course fairway from this custom built McGinness home. Enter the circular driveway to your 3 car garage w/numerous built-ins & textured flooring. Mature landscaping on premium lot. The loggia takes you thru the wo ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: LAUREL OAK LIFESTYLES REALTY

MLS# A3957917 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

2859 DICK WILSON DR
Price: $775,000
Zip Code: 34240
3828 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 10
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
Pristine and elegance surrounds this luxury home. Showing like a model, as you walk through the etched glass doors and view the private back yard you will know this is the home. Privacy abounds, with woods in the back and no homes in the front or eit ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

MLS# A3952048 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

2691 DICK WILSON DR
Price: $799,000
Zip Code: 34240
4482 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 10
Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5
Beautiful home on an incredible lot in Laurel Oak. Pruett home with 2nd floor addition, 5 bedrooms, 5 baths plus a game room, den/loft and nursery. Four of the bedrooms including the master are located on main floor. Game room, den/office, bedroom an ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: LAUREL OAK LIFESTYLES REALTY

MLS# A3956988 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

2595 DICK WILSON DR
Price: $850,000
Zip Code: 34240
3884 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 10
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4+
Hard to please? The discriminating buyer will fall in love with this impeccably maintained golf course home. A beautifully landscaped lot with expansive views of the course and lake provide a wonderful backdrop for this lovely pool home. The owner's ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER RES R E

MLS# A3953856 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

7767 ALISTER MACKENZIE DR
Price: $899,000
Zip Code: 34240
3903 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 2
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3+
BREATHTAKING VIEWS! Rutenberg custom home is tastefully decorated w/ beautifully maintained landscaping. Dramatic foyer entry w/ marble inserts, planked cherry wood flooring, butler's pantry, built-ins & art niches. Kitchen features granite count ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: LAUREL OAK LIFESTYLES REALTY

MLS# A3958875 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

3135 DICK WILSON DR
Price: $1,159,000
Zip Code: 34240
4194 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 2
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4
Welcome Home! Totally remodeled golf course home with panoramic 4th fairway view of the Rees Jones Golf Course. Enter through leaded glass doors to living room with french doors. Spacious open plan with large owners retreat featuring walk in closet w ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: LAUREL OAK LIFESTYLES REALTY

MLS# A3960477 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

7700 ALISTER MACKENZIE DR
Price: $1,165,000
Zip Code: 34240
4869 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 2
Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5
Everything has been done move in and live worry free for years to come! This beautiful home offers the best of the best the sellers have spared no expense. The home has been completely renovated over the past three years. New roof, pool, pool cage, l ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: ERA WATERSIDE REALTY

MLS# A3947773 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

7703 DONALD ROSS W RD
Price: $1,425,900
Zip Code: 34240
5946 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 5
Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6+
Beautiful home with every amenity. Two dishwashers, two laundry facilities, upstairs sitting room ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: JOSEPH A COSTELLO SR LIC RE BK

MLS# A3945775 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

2912 ALEX MCKAY PL
Price: $1,449,000
Zip Code: 34240
5474 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS SEC 12
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3+
Prestigious Laurel Oak Estates! Custom built by McGinness this home has fine details in every room. Enter thru the lighted pillared drive-way w/pavers leading to your own portico! Solid mahogany double doors & step-up tiled porch. Family rm w/bui ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: LAUREL OAK LIFESTYLES REALTY

MLS# A3957745 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

3213 WALTER TRAVIS DR
Price: $1,575,000
Zip Code: 34240
5507 Square Feet
Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTS
Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5+
Spectacular and Incomparable Estate Home in Laurel Oak Estates! Custom-built and model-perfect, on a wooded acre-plus private lot, this Pruett built home was professionally remodeled in 2008 by the exceptional team of renowned architect Thorning Lit ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY