In 2025, the Lakewood Ranch master-planned development will celebrate three decades since the first villages opened their gates to new home buyers. These days, Lakewood Ranch regularly makes news headlines in publications such as Money Magazine and CNN, which have listed it as one of the best American communities for families, retirees, and single professionals. If you would like to be part of the 30th anniversary celebration of Lakewood Ranch, take a look at what the new Aurora Lakewood Ranch has to offer.

Aurora is a gated community undergoing development by Lennar, a renowned builder seeking to replicate the real estate success of Lakewood Ranch villages such as Bridgewater. Lennar began delivering new Aurora Lakewood Ranch homes in November 2023, and they have been selling quickly thanks to their enticing prices and range of features.

Located east of the Esplanade Golf and Country Club, the Aurora village consists of townhomes and patio homes with prices starting in the lower $400K range (late 2024 ) for a three-bedroom attached unit with two full bathrooms; this is 50% less than the median home value for Lakewood Ranch in 2024. When considering the reputation of the builder and the prime location of Aurora, it is safe to assume that the value of properties in this village will likely climb rapidly. Latest pricing for Aurora Lakewood Ranch will be found below if there is inventory.

There are two townhome models at Aurora: Bennett and Avery, which offer three bedrooms and two bathrooms on floor plans as large as 1,405 square feet. The patio homes are single-family residences with three to five bedrooms; their interior spaces range from 1,450 to 2,382 square feet on two levels. The architectural style in this village is the new Florida Coastal, which blends Italian and Caribbean styles. As can be expected from new Lennar homes, they are built with convenience and comfort in mind; some of their features include hurricane protection on doors and windows, quartz countertops, designer plumbing features, stainless steel appliances, designer floor tiles, and more.

Living in Aurora means being able to enjoy sunny days at the community swimming pool, clubhouse, playground, nature trails, and fishing pond. Beyond the gate, a short drive will take you to family amenities such as the Lakewood Ranch YMCA and Bob Gardner Park. Two Publix supermarkets are two miles away, and you can drive to Bradenton Beach in less than 45 minutes.