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Palmer Ranch · Gated · New construction

Gardens at Bay Street in Palmer Ranch

Gardens at Bay Street is a townhome neighborhood in Palmer Ranch, south Sarasota, with three-bedroom homes of roughly 1,463 to 1,758 square feet.

At a glance

Gardens at Bay Street at a glance

A D.R. Horton townhome community at the south end of Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, minutes from the Legacy Trail and the Shoppes at Palmer Ranch.

Builders
D.R. Horton
Lifestyle
Gated, New construction

The area

Living in Gardens at Bay Street

Overview of Gardens at Bay Street

Home types
D.R. Horton townhomes, three bedrooms
Size range
About 1,463 to 1,758 sq ft
Finishes
Stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops
School district
Sarasota County Schools

About Gardens at Bay Street

  • The Legacy Trail, an 18 mile walking and biking trail linking Sarasota to Venice, passes a few minutes away

Gardens at Bay Street may suit buyers who want a three-bedroom townhome in Palmer Ranch, whether they are downsizing, relocating, or looking for a manageable home size. Before buying, confirm with the association whether the community is gated, what exterior maintenance the fees cover, whether any age restriction applies, and whether club membership is required or optional. Contact Janelle Mertins for current listings and a private tour of Gardens at Bay Street.

Thinking about a move to Gardens at Bay Street? Janelle can tell you which neighborhoods fit the way you live. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Schools near Gardens at Bay Street

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 Gardens at Bay Street? Janelle can match them to the homes for sale. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Restaurants near Gardens at Bay Street

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Things to do near Gardens at Bay Street

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Parks and outdoors near Gardens at Bay Street

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Shopping near Gardens at Bay Street

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Health care near Gardens at Bay Street

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Getting around near Gardens at Bay Street

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

Gardens at Bay Street homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 7 newest listings in Gardens at Bay Street on September 24, 2026 (7 townhomes) ranged from $296,000 to $318,990, with a median list price of $304,990, about $208 per square foot. 2 of them were already pending or under contract.

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

What to know before you buy in Gardens at Bay Street

  • What the HOA and any CDD fees are, what they cover, and whether a transfer fee applies at closing
  • Call or text Janelle before you visit a model home or register on a builder's website, so she can represent you
  • 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 Gardens at Bay Street? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Gardens at Bay Street FAQ

What types of homes are in Gardens at Bay Street?

Townhomes here have three bedrooms and roughly 1,463 to 1,758 square feet of living area. Check current homes for sale for the latest details.

How big are homes in Gardens at Bay Street?

Homes here have living areas from about 1,463 to 1,758 square feet, with three bedrooms.

Does Gardens at Bay Street have an HOA?

Every Palmer Ranch neighborhood has its own homeowners or condominium association with its own rules, fees and amenities, so review the Gardens at Bay Street association documents before buying.

Have a question about Gardens at Bay Street 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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New construction

New construction in Gardens at Bay Street

Call or text Janelle before you visit a model home or register on a builder's website. The builder pays her fee, so having her on your side does not change the price, and most builders accept your own agent only when the agent registers you on your first visit or first contact.

Builders here

  • D.R. Horton

Builders change prices and release homesites often, so ask Janelle for today's.

For sale now

Gardens at Bay Street homes for sale

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Market

Market now

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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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  • I highly recommend Janelle Mertins She is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. She is also very responsive and even made herself available after hours when needed. After working with several agents in the Sarasota area, Janelle truly stood out. Her professionalism and dedication made all the difference.

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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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