LAKE SHERWOOD ESTATES ASSOCIATION

What LAKE SHERWOOD ESTATES ASSOCIATION does

Lake Sherwood Estates Association (LSEA) is a private, member-governed community association founded in 1967, operating a 1,200-acre gated residential lake community in Lake Sherwood, Missouri, approximately 47 miles northwest of St. Louis. The association serves full-time residents, part-time residents, and non-resident members who hold property within the community, with membership conveyed through real estate ownership and funded by annual member assessments approved by a member-elected Board of Directors following Finance Committee review. The community comprises six stocked lakes (3 to 135 acres), with Lake Sherwood designated for motorized watercraft and five smaller lakes restricted to non-motorized use.

The association's core product is integrated lake-community living, supported by a comprehensive amenity portfolio that includes a marina (slip rentals, dry parking, rack rentals), year-round RV and tent campground, seasonal swimming pool, community center with on-site Lakeside Grill, private sand beach, and multiple parks with sports courts, playgrounds, and walking tracks. Underlying infrastructure is self-managed and includes 26 miles of water lines, 26 miles of wastewater lines, deep wells, booster pumps, standpipes, a UV-equipped wastewater treatment facility, and lift stations certified by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources; the community also holds an ISO Class 5 fire protection rating. Security is delivered through 24-hour gate guard, road patrol, and lake patrol services.

The revenue model is subscription-recurring annual assessments divided among member property owners, with the total annual budget (operational expenses, capital investments, and capital reserve replacements) setting the per-member assessment amount. The association operates with a lean professional staff of 5–6 (Association Manager, Office Manager, Operations Manager, Administrative Assistant, plus front-gate security) supported by a volunteer board and 11 standing committees. Third-party vendors include Sentry Management for accounting and member portal services, Frontsteps for the community website platform, and ClickPay for online assessment payment processing.

Name

LAKE SHERWOOD ESTATES ASSOCIATION

Legal name

Lake Sherwood Estates Association

Website

https://lakesherwoodestates.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lake Sherwood Estates Association is a private, member-governed community association founded in 1967 that operates a 1,200-acre gated lake community in Missouri, serving residents and property owners with assessments-funded amenities, utilities, and security.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Community Association Management

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Park Owners Association Management (BPAJAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marina RV & Waterfront Campgrounds (THAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Residential community management
• Private lake community
• Homeowners association services
• Community amenities
• Property assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Sherwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Member Assessments: Assessment-based lake community where members pay annual assessments to fund operational expenses, capital investments, and reserve replacements. The total annual budget is divided by the number of people paying assessments to determine the annual assessment amount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lake Sherwood Estates Association is a private gated lake community association operating a 1,200-acre residential community with six stocked lakes. It provides member-governed community management including marina services, campground, swimming pool, community center, beaches, parks, self-managed water/wastewater utilities, and 24-hour security, funded through annual member assessments.

Product overview

Lake Sherwood Estates Association operates as a private gated lake community offering a comprehensive suite of residential and recreational services. The core offering centers on lake community living with six stocked lakes (ranging 3-135 acres) providing water skiing, fishing, and non-motorized boating. The association provides integrated community management including marina services (slips, dry parking, rack rentals), year-round campground (RV and tent sites), community swimming pool (Memorial Day-Labor Day), community center with Lakeside Grill restaurant, private beach with swimming platform, and multiple parks (Spirit Park with baseball field, multi-purpose court, playground, walking track). Supporting infrastructure includes self-managed utilities (water/wastewater systems certified by Missouri DNR, 26 miles of lines each), 24-hour security with gate guard, road patrol, and lake patrol. Community governance operates through a volunteer board and 11 standing committees, with member services facilitated via Sentry Management online portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lake Access and Water Recreation Six stocked lakes ranging from 3 to 135 acres offering water skiing, fishing, swimming, and pleasure boating for community members. Lake Sherwood (135 acres) is the designated ski lake accommodating motorized boats, while five smaller lakes are designated for non-motorized watercraft.
• Marina Services Annual marina rental slips, dry parking, and rack rentals for jon boats, kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats, with two boat ramps, courtesy docks, kayak launcher, restrooms, and day parking.
• Campground Year-round RV and tent camping with most sites having water and electricity, plus a primitive camping area, shower/restroom facilities, RV dump station, public pavilion, barbecue grills, playground, and volleyball court.
• Swimming Pool Community swimming pool open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day featuring zero entry, bubblers, fountain, pergola, and restroom facilities.
• Beach and Sand Beach Area Private sand beach with roped-off swim area, swimming platform, volleyball court, boat parking, courtesy docks, restrooms, showers, outdoor deck, terraced picnic area, and convenient parking.
• Community Center Year-round community facility available for private rental by members and for community events and meetings, with lower level restrooms/showers and the Lakeside Grill.
• Parks and Recreation Facilities Multiple parks including George H. Schmidt/Spirit Park with lighted baseball field, multi-purpose court for basketball and pickleball, pavilion, playground, and quarter-mile walking track, plus additional parks: Campground, Gabion, Island, Marina, Peninsula, Robin Hood, Rocky Point, Long Bow, Spillway, South Shore, Sugar Hollow, and Sherwood.
• Utilities Infrastructure Self-managed water and wastewater infrastructure including deep water wells, booster pumps, standpipes/water towers, 26 miles of water lines, a wastewater treatment facility with UV system, lift stations, and 26 miles of wastewater lines, certified by Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
• Security Services 24-hour gate guard, road patrol, and lake patrol services for the gated community with emergency contact via 911.
• Lakeside Grill On-site food service offering dining or carry-out including hand-dipped ice cream, pizza, burgers, and wraps with seasonal specials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Community maintains ISO Class 5 fire protection rating
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sentry ManagementcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSentry Management serves as the accounting provider for Lake Sherwood Estates Association, handling member assessments, payment processing, and financial management services through their community care division.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cedar Management Group: Community association management firm providing financial, administrative, and technology services to HOAs. Comparable to LSEA in serving member-funded residential communities with on-site amenities.
• Action Property Management: Community association management company serving homeowner associations, condominiums, and master-planned communities. Comparable to LSEA in offering HOA operational and financial management services.
• Frontsteps: Community association software platform that powers LSEA's website and member portal. Direct peer in community-association technology infrastructure and engagement tooling.
• Sentry Management: Community association management company already engaged as LSEA's accounting and member-portal provider. Direct functional overlap in HOA accounting, member communications, and assessment billing.
• CAMS (Community Association Management Services): Community association management company serving planned communities, condominiums, and cooperatives across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable to LSEA in scope of services and self-governed community model.
• RealManage: Community association management firm providing accounting, technology, and operational services to HOAs and condominium associations. Comparable to LSEA in business model and customer base.

Regional players

• Lake of the Ozarks Property Owners Association: Regional lake community association in Missouri providing community services, governance, and amenities to waterfront property owners. Comparable to LSEA in geographic proximity, lake-community model, and assessment-based funding.
• Keystone Pacific Property Management: Regional community association management firm focused on master-planned and large-scale residential communities. Comparable to LSEA in managing amenities-heavy, member-governed communities with significant infrastructure responsibilities.

Broad incumbents

• Associa: Major community association management firm serving homeowner, condominium, and master-planned communities. Comparable to LSEA given its model of centralized back-office and on-site support for self-governed communities.
• FirstService Residential: Largest residential property and HOA management company in North America, managing thousands of community associations. Comparable to LSEA as a potential management-services partner or benchmark for HOA operating models at scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-sherwood-estates-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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