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Silver Oak in Palmer Ranch

Silver Oak is a guard-gated Palmer Ranch neighborhood of about 271 primarily custom and semi-custom homes, set among mature trees, lakes, and preserves beside the Legacy Trail in Sarasota.

At a glance

Silver Oak at a glance

A guard-gated Palmer Ranch neighborhood of about 271 custom and semi-custom homes among mature trees, lakes, and preserves, with the Legacy Trail on its western edge.

Lifestyle
Gated

Homes: single-family, built 2000 to 2006, CDD no, guard gate. From the homes for sale and the community guide, as of October 11, 2026.

Amenities

  • Gated
  • Guard gate

The area

Living in Silver Oak

Overview of Silver Oak

Newest listings
$749,900 to $2,399,990 (September 2026)
Home types
Custom and semi-custom single-family homes
Built
About 2000 to 2006
Gate
Manned guard gate on Central Sarasota Pkwy
CDD
No CDD
School district
Sarasota County
Legacy Trail
2 min drive
Beach
Siesta Key Beach, 16 min drive

About Silver Oak in Palmer Ranch

  • Manned guard gate on Central Sarasota Parkway and a second entrance on Honore Avenue
  • Lakes, preserves, and mature landscaping
  • The Legacy Trail forms the western boundary
  • No clubhouse or golf inside the community

Schools near Silver Oak

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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Things to do near Silver Oak

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Parks and outdoors near Silver Oak

  • Legacy Trail

    2 min drive

    Paved trail

    A paved trail that borders Silver Oak on its western side.

    Central Sarasota Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34238

    Show on map: Legacy Trail

  • Siesta Key Beach

    16 min drive

    Beach

    Siesta Key's public beach.

    948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FL 34242

    Show on map: Siesta Key Beach

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Shopping near Silver Oak

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Health care near Silver Oak

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Getting around near Silver Oak

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Silver Oak homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 5 newest listings in Silver Oak on September 24, 2026 (5 single-family homes) ranged from $749,900 to $2,399,990, with a median list price of $1,589,000, about $402 per square foot. 2 of them were already pending or under contract.

Wondering what homes in Silver Oak 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 Silver Oak

  • 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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Silver Oak FAQ

Is Silver Oak in Palmer Ranch gated?

Yes. Silver Oak has a manned guard gate on Central Sarasota Parkway and a second entrance on Honore Avenue, giving the community a quiet, private feel.

Who built homes in Silver Oak?

Homes in Silver Oak were built from roughly 2000 to 2006 by builders including Bamboo Development, John Cannon Homes, Gibraltar Construction, and Todd Johnston Homes, primarily as custom and semi-custom residences.

What amenities does Silver Oak have?

Silver Oak has no clubhouse, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, or golf. Its appeal is lakes, preserves, mature landscaping, and direct proximity to the Legacy Trail, which forms the community’s western boundary.

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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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