Deer Creek
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Deer Creek Real Estate in Palmer Ranch | Sarasota, FL
Deer Creek homes for sale boast a beautiful impression-setting entrance with canopied large trees, and a 24 hour attended entry gate. As you enter the neighborhood, you’ll cross a natural stone bridge and pass through the 24/7 guarded entrance, and will quickly see the manicured and pristine residential homes. Residences span over 200 lavish acres, with residences delivering either a private preserve view, or a gorgeous lake view. Residences are nestled among the 17 lakes within the community, so many residents can enjoy majestic lake views from their private lanais and pool areas. Read more
Deer Creek Homes Overview

Community Info:
# of Homes: | 378 Homes – 106 Villas |
Year Built: | 1989-1995 |
Gated: | Yes |
Pool: | Villas – Yes |
Fences: | No |
Yard Care: | No |
HOA Fee: | Yes |
CDD Fee: | No |
Min. Lease: | 6 Months |
# of Leases: | 2 /Year |
Amenities:
- Villas: Pool
- Gated
HOA Fee Includes:
- Escrow Reserves Fund, Manager, Private Road, Public Insurance, Security.
Category: Palmer Ranch Homes for Sale
*Accuracy of info provided is not guaranteed. All info must be verified before making a purchase decision.
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Insight For Deer Creek Neighborhood
Pros:
- Great location further away from I-75 road noise
- Gated community
- Fees are a bit lower than average for gated
Considerations:
- Not allowed to park in driveway overnight
Lifestyle:
- Quiet community super-close to everything!
- Legacy Trail is 1.1 miles
- Restaurants galore
Shopping:
- Grocery store is 1.7 miles
- UTC Mall is 13 miles
- Costco is 1.0 miles
Beach:
- Siesta Key beach is 6.4 miles
- 16 minute drive
Downtown:
- 9.1 miles
- 20 minute drive
Additional Deer Creek Neighborhood Information
Most buyers will absolutely love the aesthetics of the Deer Creek neighborhood, and the location is second-to-none considering how close it is to shopping like Costco, the grocery stores, and other shopping. Legacy Trail access is located close by too. Location wise, Deer Creek is one of our top choices for buyers looking for the best location in Palmer Ranch.
One consideration for this neighborhood however is that cars may not be left in driveways overnight. Residents may only have an amount of cars equal to the number of garage spaces they have, therefore, this may not be the right neighborhood for a larger household with multiple drivers in the family.
Overall, we think you will really enjoy the Deer Creek community in Palmer Ranch.

Deer Creek Real Estate
Frequently Asked Questions
Deer Creek is about 378 homes and 106 villas, built between 1989-1995.
Yes, the villas share a community pool for their residents, however the single family homes are in a different section and do not have pool access.
Yes, Deer Creek is a gated community with 24/7 gate attendant.
The HOA maintains the common areas of the community, however homeowners are responsible for their own yard care.
No, Deer Creek does not have a CDD. (CDD stands for “Community Development District”. It is an additional tax assessment included on a property’s annual real estate tax bill, which pays for the initial and ongoing infrastructure cost for community development.)
No, the Deer Creek community does not appear to allow fencing.
Deer Creek is about 1.5 miles to the Legacy Trail access point at Central Sarasota Parkway in Palmer Ranch.
Deer Creek is located about 10 miles from downtown Sarasota.
Deer Creek is located about 6.3 miles from Siesta Key Beach.
Deer Creek is located about 14.5 miles from the Sarasota International Airport.
*Accuracy of info provided is not guaranteed. All info must be verified before making a purchase decision.