St. Petersburg, Florida
Lakewood Estates
Golf Course Living
Golf course community, south St. Petersburg.
What Is Lakewood Estates Like?
Lakewood Estates was laid out in the 1920s specifically to surround a private golf club. That course opened in 1924 as Lakewood Country Club, developed by Charles Hall and designed by golf architect Herbert Strong; it was renamed St. Petersburg Country Club in 2000 and is the only true private, equity-owned club in south Pinellas County.
The neighborhood in south St. Petersburg is predominantly single-family, with winding, quiet streets named for Spanish explorers, cities, and other landmarks. Most of the golf-adjacent homes sit in non-gated subdivisions, giving residents more freedom to move through the neighborhood than a typical gated golf community allows.
Home prices in Lakewood Estates shift with the broader market and vary by lot size, golf course proximity, and whether a home has been updated; today's active listings reflect the current range below.
What Is the Lakewood Estates Real Estate Market Like Right Now?
Source: public IDX Broker listings for Lakewood Estates, St. Petersburg, checked August 20, 2026.
What Makes Lakewood Estates Different From a Typical Golf Community?
Sourced from the Lakewood Estates Civic Association (lakewoodstpete.com).
- ✔ Lakewood Estates Civic Association, a voluntary, not mandatory, association
- ✔ St. Petersburg Country Club golf course, opened 1924
- ✔ First club tournament held in 1927, still an annual event today
- ✔ Streets named for Spanish explorers, cities, and landmarks
- ✔ Triangular medians providing neighborhood green space
- ✔ A mix of 1920s boom-era architecture: cottages, Mediterranean Revival, ranch, and vernacular styles
- ✔ Land historically owned by Gross and Kreamer, subdivided around 1902
- ✔ Developed in the 1920s by Charles R. Hall, who also worked alongside C. Perry Snell on Snell Isle
Why Do Buyers Choose Lakewood Estates?
A Century-Old Private Golf Course
St. Petersburg Country Club, opened in 1924 as Lakewood Country Club, is the only true private, equity-owned club in south Pinellas County, and its fairways wind through the heart of the neighborhood.
Non-Gated, Walkable Streets
Most of Lakewood Estates sits in non-gated subdivisions with quiet, winding streets named for Spanish explorers and landmarks, giving the neighborhood an open, walkable feel unusual for a golf community.
South St. Petersburg Location
Lakewood Estates sits in south St. Petersburg, convenient to the rest of the city's south-side neighborhoods and parks.
A Nearly Century-Old Golf Tournament
The first tournament at what is now St. Petersburg Country Club was held in 1927, and the club still runs an annual tournament today, a rare thread of continuous history.
No Mandatory HOA
The Lakewood Estates Civic Association is explicitly a voluntary civic group, not a homeowners association, so there is no mandatory HOA fee tied to owning a home here.
1920s Boom-Era Architecture
Homes reflect the era's building styles, from cottages to Mediterranean Revival and ranch homes, set along winding streets with triangular green medians.
What Should Buyers Know Before Buying in Lakewood Estates?
Club Membership Is Separate From the Home
St. Petersburg Country Club is a private, equity-owned club, and membership is not automatically included with a home purchase. Confirm current membership categories and costs directly with the club if golf access matters to you.
No Mandatory HOA in Most of the Neighborhood
Most golf-adjacent homes sit in non-gated subdivisions without a mandatory homeowners association, so confirm whether the specific address carries any deed restrictions before assuming HOA rules apply.
Golf-Adjacent Lots Carry Trade-Offs
Homes backing directly onto the course offer views but also golf-ball and maintenance-noise considerations; interior lots on the neighborhood's Spanish-named streets trade that view for more privacy.
Home Age Varies by Block
Lakewood Estates was laid out in the 1920s and has seen renovation and infill over the decades since, so verify the actual age and system condition of any specific home rather than assuming based on the neighborhood's founding era.
Your Lakewood Estates Real Estate Expert in St. Petersburg, Florida
2025 Broker of the Year (Tampa Bay Real Producers & STAR). RealTrends Top 1.5% of Agents Nationwide. Nearly 500 transactions and almost $200M in career sales.
Who Is Liane Jamason?
Liane Jamason is the Broker/Owner of Corcoran Dwellings and a St. Petersburg golf and established-neighborhood specialist, with nearly 500 transactions and almost $200 million in career sales.
What Does Liane Do at Lakewood Estates?
In Lakewood Estates, Liane helps buyers understand that the golf course, the civic association, and the home purchase are three separate things, and helps them evaluate 1920s-era construction. For sellers, she prices against the right comparable set in a neighborhood where golf-course frontage genuinely affects value.
Who Does Liane Help at Lakewood Estates?
- ✔ Buyers searching for Lakewood Estates homes for sale
- ✔ Golf-adjacent buyers who do not want a mandatory HOA
- ✔ Buyers interested in 1920s Mediterranean Revival or cottage-style homes
- ✔ Buyers considering St. Petersburg Country Club membership separately from a home purchase
- ✔ Sellers who want to know what their Lakewood Estates home is worth today
- ✔ Buyers comparing Lakewood Estates to other established south St. Petersburg neighborhoods
What Lakewood Estates Problems Does Liane Help Solve?
- ✔ Confirming a specific lot's proximity or frontage to the golf course
- ✔ St. Petersburg Country Club membership cost and application, separate from home purchase
- ✔ Voluntary civic association dues versus no dues at all
- ✔ Age-appropriate inspection for 1920s-era homes
- ✔ Comparable sales between golf-adjacent and interior lots
- ✔ Insurance considerations for older construction
What Does Liane Specialize In at Lakewood Estates?
Lakewood Estates Homes
Liane helps buyers distinguish genuinely golf-adjacent lots from simply being in the neighborhood.
Golf Course Real Estate
Her practice covers golf-adjacent neighborhoods throughout St. Petersburg, with and without mandatory HOAs.
Buyer and Seller Representation
Liane represents both sides of a Lakewood Estates transaction, from the first showing through closing.
Why Work With Liane to Buy or Sell at Lakewood Estates?
Lakewood Estates offers a rare combination: genuine golf course character with no mandatory HOA. Liane and her team help buyers and sellers understand exactly what that means in practice, not just in theory.
Lakewood Estates, Frequently Asked Questions
What golf course is Lakewood Estates built around?
St. Petersburg Country Club, which opened in 1924 as Lakewood Country Club and was renamed in 2000. It is the only true private, equity-owned golf club in south Pinellas County.
Is Lakewood Estates a gated community?
No. Most of the neighborhood sits in non-gated subdivisions, which gives residents more freedom to move through the community than a typical gated golf neighborhood.
What is the price range for homes in Lakewood Estates right now?
On the day we checked, all 12 active or pending listings in Lakewood Estates ranged from $479,000 to $1,295,000.
Do I have to be a golfer to live in Lakewood Estates?
No. Club membership at St. Petersburg Country Club is separate from home ownership in the surrounding neighborhood, so residents can enjoy the tree-lined streets and location without joining.
Do I have to pay HOA dues in Lakewood Estates?
No. The Lakewood Estates Civic Association is a voluntary civic group, not a homeowners association, so there is no mandatory HOA fee simply from owning a home here. Separate club membership at St. Petersburg Country Club, if desired, carries its own application and dues.
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