Sunrise Preserve
at Palmer Ranch

Mattamy Homes · Palmer Ranch, Sarasota · ZIP 34238

A gated, maintenance-free Mattamy community off Honore Avenue in the heart of Palmer Ranch.

Gated and maintenance-freeResort amenity centerNo CDD on the tax bill

Live Market Pulse

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Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Sunrise Preserve mixes single-family homes and paired villas at different fee and footprint points, so the honest read is by floor plan and parcel, not one community average.

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Jon's Current Read

"Sunrise Preserve is a gated, maintenance-free Mattamy Homes community built largely between 2019 and 2023 off Honore Avenue in Palmer Ranch, so the read is cleaner than an older resale grid: modern construction, a resort-style amenity center, and a single HOA that bundles grounds and irrigation, with no CDD reported on the tax bill (confirm the exact lines per listing). The two products, single-family homes and paired villas, list and carry differently, and the villa dues run higher for the extra maintenance, so the floor plan drives the number as much as the address. Your leverage is matching the right product to real Palmer Ranch comps and running the flood zone and insurance quote per parcel, which matters across all of coastal Sarasota County after the 2024 storms and the updated FEMA maps."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch is a gated, maintenance-free community designed and built by Mattamy Homes, located off Honore Avenue in the Palmer Ranch area of south Sarasota (Mattamy Homes and Sarasota brokerage guides, 2026). The neighborhood was built out largely between 2019 and 2023.

The community pairs single-family homes with paired villas, reported at roughly 300-plus single-family homes and 50-plus villas, all with grounds maintenance included in the fee. Both products share a resort-style amenity center with a clubhouse, heated pool, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, bocce, and an activities director.

Sunrise Preserve carries an HOA that bundles lawn and landscape maintenance and irrigation, and local guides report no CDD assessment on the tax bill, which is worth confirming line by line for any specific home. Villa dues run higher than single-family dues for the additional exterior maintenance.

The pitch is a low-maintenance, amenity-rich gated lifestyle inside one of Sarasota's most established master-planned areas, with the Legacy Trail, Siesta Key, and Clark Road retail close by. The work is matching the single-family or villa product to honest comps and verifying the HOA lines, flood zone, and insurance for the exact parcel.

Quick Match

Who Sunrise Preserve is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a gated, maintenance-free lifestyle inside Palmer Ranch
Owners who value a resort amenity center and an activities director
Buyers who like modern construction over older Palmer Ranch resale stock
Buyers who want grounds and irrigation bundled into one HOA fee

Probably not for

Buyers who want no HOA and full control over their own yard
Anyone unwilling to verify HOA lines and flood zone per parcel
Buyers who need an age-restricted active-adult community
Buyers who want a large private acreage lot rather than a managed parcel

Market Pulse

How Sunrise Preserve is performing right now

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

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Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 30, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Sunrise Preserve listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Arielle or Sarasota. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Sunrise Preserve on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take

Gated entry with a resort-style amenity center
Clubhouse, heated pool, and fitness center
Pickleball, tennis, and bocce courts
An on-site activities director
Amenity and gate cost folded into the HOA dues

Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch is a gated, maintenance-free Mattamy Homes community off Honore Avenue, built largely between 2019 and 2023 around a resort-style amenity center. The lifestyle centers on the clubhouse, heated pool, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, bocce, and an activities director, with grounds maintenance bundled into the HOA and no CDD reported on the tax bill. The community mixes single-family homes and paired villas, so the product and floor plan, not one average, define the home. Confirm the specific dues, amenities, and flood zone before you buy.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Sunrise Preserve trades a higher gated, maintenance-free carrying cost for a central Palmer Ranch location, with the Legacy Trail, Clark Road retail, Siesta Key, and I-75 all close by.

Drive times from Sunrise Preserve. They are approximate and vary with traffic, the season, and your exact start point inside the gates.

Legacy Trail (Palmer Ranch)~5 min · multi-use path access

Clark Road and Honore retail~5 to 10 min · shopping and services

Siesta Key beach~15 to 20 min · Gulf beach

Interstate 75 (Clark Road)~10 min · regional access

Downtown Sarasota~20 to 25 min · via Tamiami Trail

Sarasota Memorial Hospital~15 to 20 min · main campus

Sarasota Bradenton airport (SRQ)~30 to 35 min · via I-75

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact parcel. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Sunrise Preserveat Palmer Ranch with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Sunrise Preserve (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Sarasota County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Sunrise Preserve is served by Sarasota County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address)

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Sunrise Preserve address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Sunrise Preserve: the Legacy Trail widening and bridge program through Palmer Ranch, the post-2024 storm and flood-map picture across coastal Sarasota County, and the maintenance-free gated format inside an established master-planned area. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Sunrise Preserve, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishPalmer Ranch's established location and the Legacy Trail investment point to steady demand, with the watch item being how flood-map updates and insurance costs play out parcel by parcel across coastal Sarasota County.

Legacy Trail widening and bridge program

2025

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

County widening and overpass projects through the Palmer Ranch corridor improve the trail amenity that draws buyers to the area.

Gated, maintenance-free format with no CDD

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

A bundled HOA covering grounds and irrigation, with no CDD reported, gives a predictable carrying picture relative to some newer Sarasota communities.

Post-2024 storm and flood-map updates

2024

NeutralMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: County

Hurricane Milton and updated FEMA maps make the parcel-level flood zone and insurance quote essential diligence across coastal Sarasota County.

Single-family versus villa product mix

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

The two products list and carry differently, so blended community averages mislead and the floor plan must be read on its own.

Established Palmer Ranch location

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Proximity to Siesta Key, Clark Road retail, and I-75 underpins the location case that supports demand.

Modern Mattamy construction

Ongoing

BullishMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Homes built largely between 2019 and 2023 carry lower near-term roof and systems risk than older Palmer Ranch resale stock.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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April 2025
Infrastructure
Legacy Trail bridge and widening projects advance through Palmer Ranch
Sarasota County advanced overpass and widening work on the Legacy Trail, including bridge beams set along the Clark Road corridor, part of a multi-million-dollar program to carry trail users over busy thoroughfares. Why it matters: Continued trail investment strengthens the recreation amenity that draws buyers to Palmer Ranch communities like Sunrise Preserve. Source
February 2025
Insurance
2024 hurricanes depleted National Flood Insurance Program funds
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck Florida's Gulf Coast, FEMA reported more than 78,000 flood claims and borrowed billions to pay them, underscoring the cost of coastal flood exposure across the region. Why it matters: The flood and insurance picture makes the parcel-level FEMA check essential for any coastal Sarasota County purchase. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Sunrise Preserve buying strategy.

If we were buying in Sunrise Preserve, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Pick single-family or villa first. The two products list and carry differently, and the villa dues run higher for the extra maintenance, so the floor plan sets the floor.

Confirm the HOA lines for the exact home. Local guides report grounds and irrigation included and no CDD, but verify the dues and what they cover line by line per listing.

Run the flood zone and insurance quote per parcel. Across coastal Sarasota County, flood exposure is parcel specific, especially after the 2024 storms and the updated FEMA maps.

Read the amenity and gate value honestly. The resort center and gated entry support the dues, so weigh how much you will use them against the carrying cost.

Use the Palmer Ranch context, and cross-shop the nearby maintenance stock such as Arielle if you want to compare fees and feel.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A single-family home or villa matched honestly to real Palmer Ranch comps

Biggest Risk

Underreading the HOA lines and the parcel-level flood and insurance math

Best Lot

A preserve or water view parcel inside the gates, verified for flood zone

Smart Timing

Confirm the dues, the flood zone, and the insurance quote before you offer

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Sunrise Preserve Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Sunrise Preserve.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Sunrise Preserve today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Villa Entry

Paired villas with shared-wall, low-maintenance living and higher dues for the extra exterior care. The accessible way into the gates.

Lowest entry

The Single-Family Core

Detached Mattamy single-family homes on their own lots, the heart of the resale market inside the community.

Most inventory

The Top

Larger single-family floor plans on preserve or water view lots inside the gates, the homes that tend to hold value best.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Villa Entry

Paired villas with shared-wall, low-maintenance living and higher dues for the extra exterior care. The accessible way into the gates.

The Single-Family Core

Detached Mattamy single-family homes on their own lots, the heart of the resale market inside the community.

The Top

Larger single-family floor plans on preserve or water view lots inside the gates, the homes that tend to hold value best.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Sunrise Preserve, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Golf and lake lots resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Sunrise Preserve is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On golf, lake, and preserve frontage, the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Sunrise Preserve holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Location within Palmer RanchStrong

Modern construction eraPositive

HOA and CDD postureConfirm per listing

Single-family versus villa fitMatch to comps

Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Sunrise Preserve

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Ignoring the optional club cost
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots carry real, durable premiums. Pay an estate price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Ignoring the club decision

The club is optional and separate, so two similar homes can cost very differently to own. Buyers who do not price the membership they will actually use misread their real monthly number.

Skipping the systems check

A 1990s home means 1990s-era systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Sunrise Preserve is a clean, modern, gated build. The deal is won or lost on the single-family versus villa choice and an honest read of the HOA, flood, and insurance math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.8B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.6/10

Renovation Risk3.0/10

Location Efficiency8.2/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.6/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Sunrise Preserve is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Preserve and water view lots inside the gates hold value
Verify the FEMA flood zone for the exact address
Villa parcels carry higher maintenance dues
No CDD reported, confirm the tax line per parcel
Read the lot and flood picture before the finishes

In a gated, maintenance-free community like Sunrise Preserve, the parcel is the part of your money the market protects. Preserve and water view lots inside the gates, and the better-sited single-family parcels, tend to hold value better than interior lots. The house is modern Mattamy construction, but the lot, the view, and the flood zone cannot be renovated. Read the parcel and the flood map first, then price the product and floor plan against it.

The 15-Second Verdict

Sunrise Preserve in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated, maintenance-free lifestyle inside Palmer Ranch.

Biggest advantageModern construction, a resort amenity center, and no CDD on the tax bill.

Biggest riskHOA lines and parcel-level flood and insurance exposure across coastal Sarasota.

Sweet spotA single-family home or villa matched honestly to real Palmer Ranch comps.

Avoid ifYou want no HOA, a large private lot, or an age-restricted community.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

One HOA bundles grounds and irrigation, verify per listing
Villa dues run higher than single-family dues
Local guides report no CDD on the tax bill
Flood zone is parcel specific, check FEMA and insurance
Resort amenity center and gated entry support the dues

Sunrise Preserve carries a single HOA that bundles lawn and landscape maintenance and irrigation, with villa dues running higher than single-family dues for the additional exterior maintenance. Local guides report no CDD assessment on the tax bill. Confirm the exact dues and what they cover, line by line, for the specific home.

The HOA typically covers grounds and irrigation, the gated entry, and the resort-style amenity center, which includes a clubhouse, heated pool, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, bocce, and an activities director. Villa fees fold in additional exterior maintenance.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Sunrise Preserve buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxSarasota County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Sunrise Preserve.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Sunrise Preserve

Price it to the product, the floor plan, and the flood zone, not a community average.

Selling in Sunrise Preserve means pricing to your specific product, single-family or villa, and your floor plan and condition, not to a community average that mixes the two. The dues structure, the lot, and the flood read are what set your number.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Sunrise Preserve, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Arielle, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Sunrise Preserve home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Sunrise Preserve matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Sarasota County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,609/mo

Sarasota County typical true cost to own

$110/mo

Sarasota County typical home insurance

No CDD

No community development district bond

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Sarasota County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 58 days.

1.8

Months supply

$1,019,500

Median list

$847,500

Median sold

$313

Per sqft

Days on mkt

6/8/41

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch?

It is a gated community off Honore Avenue in the Palmer Ranch area of south Sarasota, Sarasota County, in ZIP 34238, near Clark Road retail and the Legacy Trail.

Who built Sunrise Preserve?

Sunrise Preserve was designed and built by Mattamy Homes, with the community built out largely between 2019 and 2023.

Is Sunrise Preserve a gated community?

Yes. Sunrise Preserve is a gated, maintenance-free community with a resort-style amenity center and an activities director.

What types of homes are in Sunrise Preserve?

The community pairs single-family homes with paired villas, reported at roughly 300-plus single-family homes and 50-plus villas, all with grounds maintenance included in the fee.

Does Sunrise Preserve have HOA fees?

Yes. A single HOA bundles grounds and irrigation, with villa dues running higher than single-family dues for the extra exterior maintenance. Confirm the exact dues and what they cover for any specific home.

Is there a CDD at Sunrise Preserve?

Local guides report no CDD assessment on the tax bill at Sunrise Preserve, unlike some newer Sarasota County communities. Always confirm the tax line for the exact parcel during diligence.

What amenities does Sunrise Preserve offer?

The amenity center includes a clubhouse, heated resort-style pool, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, bocce, and an activities director, behind a gated entry.

What schools serve Sunrise Preserve?

Sunrise Preserve is part of Sarasota County Schools, with assignments commonly cited as Ashton Elementary, Sarasota Middle, and Riverview High. Assignment is by address and boundaries can change, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home.

How far is Siesta Key from Sunrise Preserve?

From the Palmer Ranch area off Honore Avenue, Siesta Key is commonly reached in about 15 to 20 minutes, varying with the season and traffic. Confirm the route for your specific home.

Is Sunrise Preserve close to the Legacy Trail?

Yes. The Legacy Trail multi-use path runs through the Palmer Ranch area and connects toward downtown Sarasota and south toward Venice, with active widening and bridge projects underway.

Should I worry about flood zones at Sunrise Preserve?

Flood exposure is parcel specific across coastal Sarasota County, and FEMA updated its flood maps in 2024. Always run the FEMA flood zone and an insurance quote for the exact address during diligence.

Is Sunrise Preserve age-restricted?

No. Sunrise Preserve is an all-ages gated community, not an age-restricted active-adult neighborhood. Confirm any community rules with the HOA documents.

What is the difference between the single-family homes and villas?

Single-family homes sit on their own lots, while paired villas share a wall and carry higher dues for additional exterior maintenance. They list and carry differently, so the product drives the number.

Is Sunrise Preserve a good investment?

Modern construction, a gated maintenance-free format, and the established Palmer Ranch location support demand, but this is not a guarantee of future value. Run the HOA, flood, and insurance math per parcel before you buy.

Who is the best real estate agent for Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch?

The best agent for Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch is one who actively works Sarasota and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch.

How do I find a top Sarasota real estate agent who knows Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch and the wider Sarasota area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Sunrise Preserve?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want a gated, maintenance-free lifestyle inside Palmer RanchExcellent fit

Owners who value a resort amenity center and an activities directorExcellent fit

Buyers who prefer modern construction over older Palmer Ranch resaleExcellent fit

Buyers who want grounds and irrigation bundled into one HOA feeExcellent fit

Buyers who will read the HOA lines, flood zone, and insurance per parcelExcellent fit

Buyers who want no HOA and full control over their own yardProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify dues and flood zone per parcelProbably not

Buyers who need an age-restricted active-adult communityProbably not

Buyers who want a large private acreage lotProbably not

Buyers unwilling to weigh amenity and gate cost against useProbably not

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Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty — Median sale price in Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

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Sunrise Preserveat Palmer Ranch

The 60-Second Overview

Who Sunrise Preserve is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Sunrise Preserve is performing right now

Sunrise Preserve on the map.

The Club & Membership

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch

Legacy Trail widening and bridge program

Gated, maintenance-free format with no CDD

Post-2024 storm and flood-map updates

Single-family versus villa product mix

Established Palmer Ranch location

Modern Mattamy construction

Legacy Trail bridge and widening projects advance through Palmer Ranch

2024 hurricanes depleted National Flood Insurance Program funds

The Sunrise Preserve buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Sunrise Preserve.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Sunrise Preserve holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Sunrise Preserve

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Ignoring the club decision

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Sunrise Preserve is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Sunrise Preserve in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Sunrise Preserve buy.

Price it to the product, the floor plan, and the flood zone, not a community average.

In Sunrise Preserve, condition and view decide your number

What is your Sunrise Preserve home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Sunrise Preserve?

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