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Ancient Oaks in Parrish

Ancient Oaks is an established Parrish neighborhood of single-family homes on expansive lots, surrounded by mature oak trees, lakes, and nature trails.

At a glance

Ancient Oaks at a glance

An established Parrish neighborhood of more than 140 single-family homes on expansive lots among preserved oak forests and lakes, with low HOA fees, no CDD, and its zoned schools about 5 to 7 minutes away.

Airport
SRQ 36 min, TPA 63 min drive

Getting there

  • Anna Maria Island37 min19 miNearest beach
  • Downtown Sarasota38 min25 mi
  • SRQ airport36 min18 mi
  • Tampa airport (TPA)65 min45 mi
  • Downtown Tampa56 min38 mi
  • Downtown St. Pete40 min27 mi

Drive times by road, OSRM, checked October 7, 2026.

The area

Living in Ancient Oaks

Overview of Ancient Oaks

Newest listings
$419,990 to $599,900, median $569,000 (September 2026)
Home types
140+ single-family homes, about 1,400 to over 3,500 sq ft
HOA
Low HOA fees
CDD
No CDD
Gated
Not gated, not 55+
Amenities
Walking paths and nature trails; no clubhouse, pool, or golf
School district
Manatee County: Mills, Buffalo Creek Middle, Parrish Community High

About Ancient Oaks

  • Zoned elementary, middle, and high schools are all within about 7 minutes.
  • Buffalo Creek Park, 6 minutes away, has lighted fields, two dog parks, and a 0.6 mile fitness loop.
  • Florida Railroad Museum runs weekend train rides between Parrish and Willow, plus seasonal trips like the North Pole Express.
  • Ellenton Premium Outlets, with 125 designer and brand outlet stores, is about 10 minutes away.
  • Woody's River Roo on the Manatee River in Ellenton has live music every night.
  • The eleven day Manatee County Fair fills the Palmetto fairgrounds each January.

Schools near Ancient Oaks

Assigned schools depend on the address; confirm with the school district. Florida school grades from the Department of Education (opens in a new tab)

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Restaurants near Ancient Oaks

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Things to do near Ancient Oaks

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Parks and outdoors near Ancient Oaks

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Shopping near Ancient Oaks

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Health care near Ancient Oaks

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Getting around near Ancient Oaks

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Ancient Oaks homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 5 newest listings in Ancient Oaks on September 24, 2026 (5 single-family homes) ranged from $419,990 to $599,900, with a median list price of $569,000, about $227 per square foot.

Wondering what homes in Ancient Oaks are really selling for? Janelle will tell you straight. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

What to know before you buy in Ancient Oaks

  • What the HOA and any CDD fees are, what they cover, and whether a transfer fee applies at closing
  • Rental and lease rules, if you may rent the home out
  • Drive times at the hours you would really travel, to work, to SRQ, and to the beaches

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Ancient Oaks FAQ

Is Ancient Oaks gated?

No, Ancient Oaks is not a gated community. It is an established Parrish neighborhood of more than 140 single-family homes on expansive lots, surrounded by mature oak forests and lakes.

What amenities does Ancient Oaks have?

Ancient Oaks offers walking paths and nature trails among preserved oak forests and lakes. There is no clubhouse, pool, fitness center, playground, or dog park, but Buffalo Creek Park is nearby for additional recreation.

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Climate

Weather, month by month

Average high and low in °F, and rain in inches, for each month.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

  1. Janhigh 72.5°low 52.3°2.8 in
  2. Febhigh 74.9°low 54.6°1.9 in
  3. Marhigh 78.2°low 58.1°2.9 in
  4. Aprhigh 82.5°low 62.7°2.5 in
  5. Mayhigh 87.5°low 68.2°2.6 in
  6. Junhigh 90.0°low 73.6°7.1 in
  7. Julhigh 91.1°low 75.2°7.4 in
  8. Aughigh 91.5°low 75.3°9.1 in
  9. Sephigh 90.2°low 74.1°6.0 in
  10. Octhigh 86.3°low 68.3°2.8 in
  11. Novhigh 80.0°low 60.1°1.8 in
  12. Dechigh 75.2°low 55.2°2.3 in

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (NOAA National Hurricane Center, https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/); June through September is the rainy season, with most afternoons bringing a short thunderstorm.

NOAA climate normals, 1991 to 2020, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals), as reproduced in the Sarasota, Florida climate table (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarasota,_Florida); read 2026-10-04.

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  • Janelle is fantastic. We recently were able to sell our home in one week at 1% over asking price. I believe that the professional photos and staging coupled with Janelle helping us price competitively led to this success. We closed in one month and are so very grateful for Janelle and her help with the sale of our property.

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  • Janelle did a great job selling our house. We have worked with 4 realtors over the past 19 years in FL, and she was by far the best. She is very knowledgeable about the real estate market, and was great at communicating with us throughout the sales process. Her responses to our emails and texts were very detailed and timely. She was also very proactive with recommendations on how to get our house ready for sale, and she went above and beyond to make sure our house was sparkling clean and staged appropriately to make sure our house stood out compared to others. The video she created for our...

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