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Deer Creek in Palmer Ranch

Deer Creek is a Palmer Ranch neighborhood in south Sarasota with single-family homes, villas and townhomes.

At a glance

Deer Creek at a glance

Deer Creek is a Palmer Ranch neighborhood in south Sarasota with single-family homes, villas and townhomes.

Lifestyle
Gated

The area

Living in Deer Creek

Overview of Deer Creek

Price range
$429,000 to $1,200,000 (September 24, 2026)
Median list price
$689,000, about $299 per sq ft (September 2026)
Home types
Custom single-family homes plus villas and townhomes, about 484 homes in all
Built by
Custom builders including Lee Wetherington, Pruett Homes, and Todd Johnston Homes
Gated
Yes, staffed guard gate on McIntosh Road; resident gate on Central Sarasota Parkway
Association
Deer Creek Community Association plus the Palmer Ranch Master Association
School district
Sarasota County: Gulf Gate School and Riverview High (2026)
Commute
I-75 in 10 min, Siesta Beach in 14 min, SRQ airport in 28 min

About Deer Creek in Palmer Ranch

  • About 484 custom homes and villas, with homes set along 17 lakes and nature preserves for backyard privacy
  • Staffed 24 hour guard gate at the main McIntosh Road entrance, plus a resident gate on Central Sarasota Parkway
  • A villa section of 106 single and duplex maintenance-free villas, each with a two-car garage
  • Legacy Trail parking on McIntosh Road about 3 minutes from the gate
  • Publix, Target, First Watch, and Pizzeria Della Nonna all about 5 to 6 minutes away on US 41
  • Siesta Beach about 14 minutes west and downtown Sarasota about 20 minutes north

Deer Creek suits buyers looking for an established Palmer Ranch neighborhood with a mix of home styles. Because each Palmer Ranch neighborhood has its own association, rules and fees, verify details with the association directly. Contact Janelle Mertins for current Deer Creek listings and a private tour.

Thinking about a move to Deer Creek in Palmer Ranch? Janelle can tell you which neighborhoods fit the way you live. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Schools near Deer Creek

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

Comparing school zones in Deer Creek? Janelle can match them to the homes for sale. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Restaurants near Deer Creek

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Things to do near Deer Creek

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Parks and outdoors near Deer Creek

  • The Legacy Trail (opens in a new tab)

    3 min drive

    Paved multiuse trail

    Paved rail trail linking Sarasota and Venice, with a parking trailhead on McIntosh Road.

    7905 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34238

    Show on map: The Legacy Trail

  • Culverhouse Nature Park

    5 min drive

    County nature park and trailhead

    Natural area park with shaded hiking trails, a community garden, and a trailhead to The Legacy Trail.

    7301 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34238

    Show on map: Culverhouse Nature Park

  • Potter Park

    5 min drive

    County park

    Park with dedicated pickleball courts, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and paved and unpaved trails.

    8587 Potter Park Dr, Sarasota, FL 34238

    Show on map: Potter Park

  • Oscar Scherer State Park

    11 min drive

    State park

    15 miles of trails, Florida scrub-jay habitat, swimming in Lake Osprey, and paddling on South Creek.

    1843 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229

    Show on map: Oscar Scherer State Park

  • Siesta Beach

    14 min drive

    Gulf beach

    Gulf beach known for nearly pure quartz sand that stays cool underfoot, open 6 am to 10 pm.

    948 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242

    Show on map: Siesta Beach

Looking for a home close to the parks and water in Deer Creek? Ask Janelle where to look. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Shopping near Deer Creek

Want everyday errands close by in Deer Creek? Janelle can point you to the right neighborhoods. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Health care near Deer Creek

Need to be near care in Deer Creek? Janelle can keep that in mind when she picks homes to show you. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Getting around near Deer Creek

  • I-75 at Clark Road

    10 min drive

    Interstate interchange

    Clark Road interchange, the closest way onto I-75 north toward Tampa or south toward Venice.

    Clark Rd and I-75, Sarasota, FL 34241

    Show on map: I-75 at Clark Road

  • Siesta Beach

    14 min drive

    Beach

    Nearest Gulf beach, on Siesta Key by way of the Stickney Point bridge.

    948 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242

    Show on map: Siesta Beach

  • Downtown Sarasota

    20 min drive

    Downtown

    Main Street dining and shops and the Saturday farmers market.

    Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

    Show on map: Downtown Sarasota

  • Downtown Venice

    21 min drive

    Downtown

    Venice Avenue shops and dining, also reachable by bike on The Legacy Trail.

    W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

    Show on map: Downtown Venice

  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

    28 min drive

    Airport

    The closest commercial airport, north of downtown Sarasota.

    6000 Rick Piccolo Cir, Sarasota, FL 34243

    Show on map: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)

    90 min drive

    Airport

    Tampa's international airport, about an hour and a half north by I-75.

    4100 George J Bean Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33607

    Show on map: Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Commuting from Deer Creek? Janelle can tell you what the drive is like from each neighborhood. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Deer Creek homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 12 newest listings in Deer Creek on September 24, 2026 (9 single-family homes, 3 townhomes) ranged from $429,000 to $1,200,000, with a median list price of $689,000, about $299 per square foot. 6 of them were already pending or under contract.

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

What to know before you buy in Deer Creek

  • 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

Buying in Deer Creek? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Deer Creek FAQ

Is Deer Creek gated?

Access details can change, so confirm current entry and gate arrangements with the Deer Creek homeowners association.

Who built homes in Deer Creek?

Homes in Deer Creek were built by a variety of builders, not one single builder. The neighborhood includes single-family homes plus villas and townhomes.

Does Deer Creek have its own association?

Yes. Each Palmer Ranch neighborhood, including Deer Creek, has its own homeowners or condominium association with its own rules, fees and amenities.

Have a question about Deer Creek in Palmer Ranch that is not answered here? Ask Janelle. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

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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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