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Palmer Ranch

A master planned community on over 10,000 acres with over 20 different neighborhoods

The Palmer Ranch community appeals to a multitude of people from snow birds looking for a winter home in Sarasota, young families looking for an active community to raise their family, or retirees looking to live in Sarasota full-time. The diversity of housing styles appeals to all – from maintenance free condos to million-dollar estates.

Location: The Palmer Ranch community is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, recreation, entertainment, schools, and the top-rated beaches.

Neighborhoods: The neighborhoods in Palmer Ranch are just as diverse as its residents. From small one-bedroom condos to grand estate homes, it has something for everyone. See the below list of neighborhoods in Palmer Ranch.

ARIELLE ON PALMER RANCH
A gated neighborhood located on McIntosh Road and made up of two- and three-bedroom, two-story townhouses with garages.

  • Builder: Pulte Homes
  • Year Built: 2004 – 2005
  • Square Footage: 1,500 – 2,000
  • Amenities: community pool and spa, fitness center, cabana and a short bike ride to the Legacy Bike Trail
  • Price Range: $300,000s - $400,000s

    BELLA VILLINO ON PALMER RANCH
    A condominium neighborhood with one-, two- and three-bedroom units, many having one or two car garages.
    Year Built: 1997 – 1999
    Square Footage: 600 – 1,400
    Amenities: community clubhouse, fitness area, resort pool area, lighted tennis courts, racquetball, billiards room, full concierge service, community bar area, and a business center with internet access
    Price Range: $100,000s - $300,000s

    BOTANICA ON PALMER RANCH
    An upscale, gated condominium neighborhood of 172 luxury units with garages and views of the lakes or preserve areas.
    Year Built: 1999 – 2005
    Square Footage: 1,600 – 2,500
    Amenities: 24-hour gated entrance, 4,000 sq ft community center with fitness area, 2 heated pools, kitchen and outdoor grilling areas, conference room, catering kitchen, and library
    Price Range: $400,000s - $600,000s

    COBBLESTONE ON PALMER RANCH
    A 70-acre gated neighborhood of 180 homes with 9 different home designs.
    Builder: Taylor Morrison
    Year Built: 2015 – 2017
    Square Footage: 1,600 – 3,100
    Amenities: clubhouse, fitness center, resort style community pool, park and dog park, lighted sport and bocce courts
    Price Range: $500,000s - $1,500,000s

    Country Club of Sarasota
    A gated neighborhood of single-family homes with views of the TPC Prestancia Golf Course.
    Year Built: 1977 – 2004
    Square Footage: 1,900 – 5,800
    Amenities: 24 hour guarded entrance
    Price Range: $600,000s - $1,700,000s

    DEER CREEK ON PALMER RANCH
    A prominent gated, deed restricted neighborhood situated on 285 acres with 17 lakes throughout and 378 single family homes and 106 maintenance free villas.
    Year Built: 1989 – 1998
    Square Footage: 1,400 – 5,400
    Amenities: 24 hour guarded entrance, community pool for the villas
    Price Range: $500,000s - $1,200,000s

    ESPLANADE ON PALMER RANCH
    A newer, gated neighborhood of 500 single family homes and free-standing villa homes. Majority of the homes have beautiful lake views and outside maintenance is taken care of.
    Builder: Taylor Morrison
    Year Built: 2018 – 2021
    Square Footage: 1,500 – 3,100
    Amenities: resort style pool, full time on-site lifestyle manager, fitness center, Bahama bar and restaurant, sports courts, tennis courts, spa treatments and nutrition programs
    Price Range: $400,000s - $1,400,000s

    FAIRWAY WOODS
    A gated neighborhood of 96 two- and three- bedroom maintenance free villas with garages.
    Builder: Arthur Rutenberg
    Year Built: 1985
    Square Footage: 1,700 – 2,800
    Amenities: heated pool, spa, BBQ area, and clubhouse
    Price Range: $400,000s - $500,000s

    HAMMOCK PRESERVE ON PALMER RANCH
    A newer, gated neighborhood of 400 single-family homes and villas.
    Builder: DiVosta
    Year Built: 2016 – 2022
    Square Footage: 1,500 – 3,800
    Amenities: resort style pool and spa, clubhouse with community room, gas fire pit, 2 tennis courts, outdoor barefoot bar, 2 bocce ball courts and a dog park
    Price Range: $500,000s - $1,000,000s

    HUNTINGTON POINTE ON PALMER RANCH
    A gated and deed restricted neighborhood with two-, three- and four-bedroom single family homes.
    Builder: Lee Worthington
    Year Built: 1991 – 1995
    Square Footage: 1,700 – 2,900
    Price Range: $500,000s - $800,000s

    Legacy Estates at Esplanade on Palmer Ranch
    A master planned, gated neighborhood with over 100 acres and 147 estate style homes.
    Builder: Taylor Morrison
    Year Built: 2016 – 2022
    Square Footage: 2,200 – 4,700
    Amenities: resort style pool, fitness center, Bahama Bar and Restaurant, sports and tennis courts, a full-time lifestyle manager
    Price Range: $1,400,000s - $2,500,000s

    MARBELLA ON PALMER RANCH
    A gated neighborhood of 139 Mediterranean-Florida style villas and single-family homes.
    Year Built: 1989 – 1994
    Square Footage: 1,500 – 3,200
    Price Range: $500,000s - $900,000s

    MIRA LAGO ON PALMER RANCH
    A gated neighborhood of 180 maintenance-free, lakefront villas.
    Year Built: 1990 – 1997
    Square Footage: 1,400 – 3,100
    Amenities: lawn and landscaping, community pool and spa
    Price Range: $300,000s - $800,000s

    PRESTANCIA ON PALMER RANCH
    A 24-hour gated community with 14 different neighborhoods intertwined amongst 2 championship golf courses. The 495 residences vary from maintenance-free villas to large estate homes.
    Year Built: 1987 – 2006
    Square Footage: 1,300 – 12,000
    Amenities: 2 18-hole championship golf courses, clubhouse, tennis courts, community pool, fitness facilities
    Price Range: $300,000s - $2,500,000s

    PROMENADE ESTATES ON PALMER RANCH
    A newer, gated neighborhood of 352 single family, one- and two-story homes.
    Builder: D.R. Horton and M/I Homes
    Year Built: 2020 - 2022
    Square Footage: 1,600 – 3,900
    Amenities: clubhouse, fitness center, pool, splash pad, sand volleyball courts, basketball court, and pet park
    Price Range: $500,000s - $1,200,000s

    PROMENADE AT PALMER RANCH
    A townhome neighborhood offering an easy lifestyle.
    Builder: D.R. Horton
    Year Built: 2017 – 2020
    Square Footage: 1,600 – 1,800
    Amenities: community pool, shaded cabanas, lawn care service
    Price Range: $300,000s

    SANDHILL PRESERVE ON PALMER RANCH
    A newer, gated neighborhood of 300-350 single-family homes.
    Builder: DiVosta Homes
    Year Built: 2013 - 2017
    Square Footage: 1,500 – 3,900
    Amenities: health and fitness center, resort style pool and community clubhouse
    Price Range: $600,000s - $1,000,000s

    SERENADE ON PALMER RANCH
    A former apartment complex that was converted into a condo complex with one-, two- and three-bedroom units.
    Year Built: 1999 – 2000
    Square Footage: 800 – 1,300
    Amenities: clubhouse, heated pool, exercise facility, tennis courts, playground, and BBQ area
    Price Range: $200,000s - $400,000s

    SILVER OAK ON PALMER RANCH
    A gated neighborhood of 272 homes. Divided into three distinct sections; The Estates, The Vineyards, and the Enclave, with 181 homes.
    Builder: John Cannon, Gibraltar, Todd Johnston, and Bamboo
    Year Built: 1999 – 2007
    Square Footage: 2,000 – 7,500
    Amenities: clubhouse, pool and spa, fitness center
    Price Range: $500,000s - $1,500,000s

    STONEBRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH
    A lower HOA fee neighborhood in Palmer Ranch composed of three- and four-bedroom homes with lake and preserve views.
    Builder: US Homes
    Year Built: 1996 – 2001
    Square Footage: 1,600 – 3,000
    Amenities: community swimming pool
    Price Range: $500,000s - $800,000s

    STONEYBROOK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB ON PALMER RANCH
    A golf course community with 14 different neighborhoods and an 18-hole, 72 par Arthur Hills designed golf course that runs through-out many neighborhoods.
    Year Built: 1992 - 1999
    Square Footage: 1,000 – 4,500
    Amenities: 20,000 sq ft clubhouse, lighted Har Tru tennis courts, swimming pool, fully equipped fitness center
    Price Range: $300,000s - $1,200,000s

    SUNRISE PRESERVE ON PALMER RANCH
    A newer construction, gated neighborhood of single-family homes and villas.
    Builder: Mattamy Homes
    Year Built: 2018 – 2022
    Square Footage: 1,400 – 2,9000
    Amenities: resort style pool, clubhouse, pickle ball, bocce, tennis courts and an activity director
    Price Range: $500,000s - $1,200,000s

    THE HAMPTONS ON PALMER RANCH
    A community of 3 different neighborhoods; the gated section with executive style homes, The West Hamptons; the non-gated section with maintenance free homes, The South Hamptons; and the section where homeowners are responsible for their own landscaping, The North Hamptons.
    Builder: Lennar Homes
    Year Built: 1998 – 2002
    Square Footage: 1,600 – 3,200
    Amenities: community pool
    Price Range: $400,000s - $1,000,000s

    THE ISLES ON PALMER RANCH
    A single-family home neighborhood with lakefront and natural preserve views.
    Builder: Divosta Homes
    Year Built: 2006 – 2011
    Square Footage: 1,500 – 2,500
    Amenities: community center, large heated lagoon pool, tennis courts, bocce court, basketball court, fitness center, full-time onsite manager, and a full-time activities director

    THE OAKS CLUB
    A very private, guard gated, golf course neighborhood located on the very southern end of Palmer Ranch with one of the most prestigious addresses in Sarasota. It’s not officially in the Palmer Ranch mainland area but is where Mrs. Palmer had her home.
    Year Built: 1983 – 2021
    Square Footage: 595 – 11,700
    Amenities: social or full membership is required for any resident, two 18-hole championship golf courses, 12 Har Tru tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a junior Olympic heated pool

    TURTLE ROCK ON PALMER RANCH
    A gated neighborhood of 610 single family home positioned around 17 lakes and 148 maintenance free villas.
    Year Built: 1994 – 2011
    Square Footage: 1,500 – 5,800
    Amenities: community clubhouse, pools, tennis courts, and basketball courts
    Price Range: $400,000s - $1,000,000s

    VILLAGE WALK ON PALMER RANCH
    A gated neighborhood of 1,177 residences located on 516 landscaped acres consisting of single-family homes and townhomes, all of which are maintenance free.
    Year Built: 2000 – 2005
    Square Footage: 1,500 – 2,700
    Amenities: 2 heated swimming pools, 8 tennis courts, fitness center, planned social events, and a private town center with multipurpose rooms for meetings, post office, deli and cafe, gift shop, hair salon, and gas station

    VINTAGE GRAND ON PALMER RANCH
    A former apartment complex that was covered into condos with one-, two- and three-bedroom units.
    Year Built: 1989
    Square Footage: 572 – 1,400
    Amenities: 2 community pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, fitness center, playground, clubhouse
    Price Range: $100,000s - $300,000s

    WELLINGTON CHASE ON PALMER RANCH
    A lower HOA, single-family home neighborhood with lake and greenbelt views
    Year Built: 1996 - 2000
    Square Footage: 1,200 – 2,800
    Price Range: $500,000s - $600,000s

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