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Parrish · Resort style · 55 and over · Gated

Woodland Preserve in Parrish

Woodland Preserve is a gated 55+ community by Kolter Homes in Parrish, set among natural ponds and preserves with resort-style amenities and lawn care included.

At a glance

Woodland Preserve at a glance

A gated 55+ Kolter Homes community of about 420 planned single-family homes among more than 100 acres of preserves in Parrish, with an amenity center named the best of the 2026 Suncoast Parade of Homes, eight pickleball courts, a lap pool, and Publix about 8 minutes away.

Airport
SRQ 39 min, TPA 70 min
Lifestyle
Resort style, 55 and over, Gated

Getting there

  • Anna Maria Island45 min23 miNearest beach
  • Downtown Sarasota44 min27 mi
  • SRQ airport43 min22 mi
  • Tampa airport (TPA)71 min45 mi
  • Downtown Tampa57 min38 mi
  • Downtown St. Pete48 min33 mi

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

Homes: single-family, CDD yes, gated. From the homes for sale and the community guide, as of October 10, 2026.

Amenities

  • Gated
  • Clubhouse
  • Resort pool
  • Lap pool
  • Fitness center
  • Pickleball
  • Trails
  • 55 and over

The area

Living in Woodland Preserve

Overview of Woodland Preserve

Age
55+ active adult community
Gated
Yes
New homes
Kolter Homes, 7 plans from $428,990 to $591,990 (September 2026)
Home types
Single-family, 2 to 5 bedrooms; some plans offer a second floor
Size
About 420 homes planned, set among more than 100 acres of preserves
CDD
Yes, Woodland Preserve CDD (county parcel records, 2026)
Commute
I-75 at Moccasin Wallow Rd 16 min, downtown Bradenton 26 min

About Woodland Preserve in Parrish

  • Amenity center named Best Overall Amenity Center in the 2026 Suncoast Parade of Homes
  • Clubhouse with a fitness center, yoga and group fitness studio, lounge, card room, and catering kitchen
  • Outdoor pool with lap lanes, eight pickleball courts, and bocce courts
  • Walking trails through more than 100 acres of preserves and ponds
  • Publix at The Shops at Silver Leaf about 8 minutes away
  • Fort Hamer Park boat ramp and kayak launch on the Manatee River about 9 minutes away

Woodland Preserve suits active adults who want modern homes, a tranquil natural setting, and less time spent on yard work. It is a gated, age-restricted 55+ community. HOA dues and an annual CDD fee help cover amenity access, lawn maintenance, irrigation, gated security, and general upkeep, so review both costs when budgeting. There is no golf, tennis, or playground on site. Contact Janelle Mertins for current listings and a private tour of Woodland Preserve.

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

Schools near Woodland Preserve

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 Woodland Preserve

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Things to do near Woodland Preserve

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Parks and outdoors near Woodland Preserve

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Shopping near Woodland Preserve

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Health care near Woodland Preserve

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Getting around near Woodland Preserve

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

Woodland Preserve homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 10 newest listings in Woodland Preserve on September 24, 2026 (10 single-family homes) ranged from $374,990 to $691,990, with a median list price of $519,990, about $249 per square foot. 1 of them was already pending or under contract.

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

What to know before you buy in Woodland Preserve

  • 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 Woodland Preserve? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Woodland Preserve FAQ

Is Woodland Preserve gated?

Yes. Woodland Preserve is a gated 55+ community in Parrish. Gated security is among the services covered by HOA dues and an annual CDD fee, along with lawn maintenance, irrigation, and amenity access.

Who built homes in Woodland Preserve?

Homes in Woodland Preserve are built by Kolter Homes. The community offers single-family homes with floorplans from two to five bedrooms and is planned for around 420 homesites.

What amenities does Woodland Preserve have?

Amenities include a clubhouse, resort-style pool, eight pickleball courts, two bocce ball courts, a fitness center, an arts and crafts studio, a dog park, walking trails, and a food truck plaza.

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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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    Woodland Preserve

    Single-family homes, single-story, some with an optional second floor, 7 floor plans, 8 quick move-ins

    $428,990 to $591,990

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