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Woodleaf Hammock in Lakewood Ranch

Woodleaf Hammock is a gated Lakewood Ranch community of 253 homesites offering single-family homes by M/I Homes and townhomes by Meritage Homes, plus a clubhouse, pool, and pickleball.

At a glance

Woodleaf Hammock at a glance

A gated Lakewood Ranch community of 253 homesites, with M/I Homes single-family homes and Meritage Homes townhomes around a clubhouse with a pool, pickleball, a playground, and a dog park, about 3 minutes from Publix at White Eagle and 7 from I-75.

Lifestyle
Gated

Homes: single-family and townhomes, gated. From the homes for sale and the community guide, as of October 11, 2026.

The area

Living in Woodleaf Hammock

Overview of Woodleaf Hammock

Price range
$775,000 to $800,000, 3 single-family homes listed (September 2026)
Median list price
$799,000, about $267 per sq ft (September 2026)
Home types
Single-family homes by M/I Homes and townhomes by Meritage Homes
Size
253 homesites, 91 of them single-family
Gated
Yes
School district
Manatee County: Gullett, Jain, Lakewood Ranch High
Commute
I-75 7 min, downtown Bradenton 18 min, SRQ 27 min
Beach
Manatee Public Beach, about 34 min

About Woodleaf Hammock at Lakewood Ranch

  • Clubhouse with a pool, pickleball courts, a playground, and a dog park shared by every home
  • Meritage townhomes: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a 2-car garage, about 1,596 to 2,378 sq ft
  • M/I Homes single-family plans with 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2 to 4 baths, and 2 or 3 car garages
  • Zoned for Gullett Elementary and Jain Middle, about 8 minutes away
  • Publix at White Eagle, Culver's, and Ed's Tavern within about 4 minutes on State Road 64

Schools near Woodleaf Hammock

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 Woodleaf Hammock

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Things to do near Woodleaf Hammock

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Parks and outdoors near Woodleaf Hammock

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Shopping near Woodleaf Hammock

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Health care near Woodleaf Hammock

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Getting around near Woodleaf Hammock

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Woodleaf Hammock homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 3 newest listings in Woodleaf Hammock on September 24, 2026 (3 single-family homes) ranged from $775,000 to $800,000, with a median list price of $799,000, about $267 per square foot. 1 of them was already pending or under contract.

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What to know before you buy in Woodleaf Hammock

  • 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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Woodleaf Hammock FAQ

Is Woodleaf Hammock at Lakewood Ranch a gated community?

Yes. Woodleaf Hammock is a gated community in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, offering both single-family homes and townhomes across 253 homesites.

Who are the builders in Woodleaf Hammock?

Two builders developed Woodleaf Hammock. M/I Homes built the 91 single-family homesites, and Meritage Homes is the builder of the townhome section. Both builders offered several floorplans to suit different lifestyles.

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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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  • 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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