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Serenity Creek in Bradenton

Serenity Creek is a gated east Bradenton community of 111 Meritage Homes single-family homes, with a central lake, a dog park, a playground, and nature trails.

At a glance

Serenity Creek at a glance

A gated community of 111 Meritage single-family homes in east Bradenton with a central lake, dog park, playground, and trails, minutes from Lakewood Ranch's schools and shops.

Airport
SRQ, 29 min drive
Lifestyle
Gated

Homes: single-family, built 2014 to 2018, 2,516 to 5,107 sq ft, CDD no, gated. From the homes for sale and the community guide, as of October 12, 2026.

Amenities

  • Gated
  • Trails
  • Dog park
  • Playground

The area

Living in Serenity Creek

Overview of Serenity Creek

Newest listings
$675,000 to $1,024,000 (September 2026)
Home types
111 single-family homes by Meritage
Built
2014 to 2018
Home sizes
About 2,516 to 5,107 square feet
HOA and CDD
HOA, no CDD; confirm dues
School district
Manatee County
Beach
Siesta Key Beach, 40 min drive

About Serenity Creek in Bradenton

  • Gated, with a central lake, dog park, playground, and trails
  • Gullett Elementary and Jain Middle are 5 to 6 minutes away
  • Premier Sports Campus is 10 minutes away
  • Few homes come up at a time; set an alert

Serenity Creek is a small resale community with limited turnover, so only a few homes tend to be available at any one time. The community has an HOA and no CDD. Review the association documents for current dues and rules before you write an offer. Because listings are infrequent, it helps to set up an alert and be ready to tour quickly when a home comes on the market. Contact Janelle Mertins for current Serenity Creek listings or a private tour.

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

Schools near Serenity 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)

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Restaurants near Serenity Creek

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Things to do near Serenity Creek

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Parks and outdoors near Serenity Creek

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Shopping near Serenity Creek

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Health care near Serenity Creek

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Getting around near Serenity Creek

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Serenity Creek homes for sale: the market in September 2026

On September 25, 2026, 3 homes were listed for sale in Serenity Creek (3 single-family homes). They ranged from $675,000 to $1,024,000, with a median list price of $929,000, about $210 per square foot. 1 was already pending or under contract.

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

What to know before you buy in Serenity 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 Serenity Creek? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Serenity Creek FAQ

Is Serenity Creek gated?

Yes. Serenity Creek is a gated community of 111 single-family homes in east Bradenton.

Who built Serenity Creek?

Meritage Homes built Serenity Creek from 2014 to 2018, offering seven floor plans from about 2,516 to 5,107 square feet.

Does Serenity Creek have a CDD?

No. Serenity Creek has an HOA and no CDD. Confirm current dues in the association documents before you write an offer.

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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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