The Laurels is a new-construction community by Medallion Home in Parrish, Manatee County. The community features offering villas. Contact Barrett Henry for free buyer representation and current incentive details.
The Laurels at a Glance
| Price Range | $400K – |
| Status | Now Selling |
| Home Types | Villas |
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About The Laurels
The Laurels is a villa community, which tells you a lot about who's drawn here. This isn't the neighborhood where kids are playing in the cul-de-sac until dark — it's the one where the couple who just retired or the empty nesters who downsized are finally living on their own schedule. The villas themselves have that lock-and-leave appeal that makes sense if you travel, spend winters somewhere else, or just don't want to spend your weekends maintaining a big yard. Medallion Home builds a quality product, so driving through you'll notice the attention to detail in the elevations and landscaping — it doesn't feel cookie-cutter. The pool, fitness center, and walking trails around the lake give residents reasons to stay close to home without feeling like they're missing out. It's the kind of community where people actually know their neighbors. Parrish sits in the northern corridor of Manatee County, and it's genuinely one of the fastest-growing pockets in the entire Tampa Bay region right now. The Laurels puts you close to Fort Hamer Road and US-301, which connects you north toward Ruskin and the I-75 interchange or south into Bradenton. From there, I-75 is your artery — you're looking at roughly 45 minutes to downtown Tampa or Tampa International Airport, about 20 minutes to Bradenton, and 30 to 40 minutes to Sarasota depending on traffic. Lakewood Ranch is just across the county line if you want walkable retail, restaurants, or the Waterside district. Ellenton Premium Outlets is a quick shot down 301 for everyday shopping, and Fort Hamer Park on the Manatee River is close for anyone who wants to get a kayak in the water or spend a Saturday afternoon outdoors. On the practical side, Medallion Home is a regional Florida builder with a track record of solid construction — concrete block, as you'd expect and want in this state — but their communities tend to be smaller and more intentional than the big-volume builders flooding Parrish right now. Build timelines can vary, so ask the sales team for current delivery windows and get that in writing. Because The Laurels is a villa community, the HOA likely covers exterior maintenance elements like lawn care, which is part of the appeal — confirm exactly what's included before you sign. There's no HOA monthly figure published yet, so that's a question you'll want answered early since it directly affects your monthly payment and budget. Check whether there's a CDD as well, because Manatee County has plenty of new communities carrying those assessments. For schools, verify current zoning with Manatee County School District directly since Parrish's rapid growth has triggered boundary changes in recent years.
New Homes From
$400K –
Barrett's Take on The Laurels
Here's my take on The Laurels — Medallion Home is building villas here in Parrish, and that combination is worth paying attention to. Medallion isn't a national production builder churning out cookie-cutter homes. They're a Florida-based builder with a reputation for tighter construction quality and more flexibility on finishes than you'd get from a D.R. Horton or Lennar at a comparable price point. Starting from $400,000 for a villa puts this on the higher end of the Parrish market, but if you're comparing against Medallion's single-family product elsewhere in Manatee County, villas here could represent a reasonable entry into the brand without the full custom price tag. The buyer this works best for is someone who wants lower maintenance living — no yard to manage — with access to a pool, fitness center, and walking trails, and who values build quality over square footage. Retirees, snowbirds, and remote workers who want a quieter Parrish address without the full responsibility of a standalone home are going to find this community interesting. On negotiation: Medallion tends to hold firmer on base price than the volume builders, but they're more willing to work on upgrades and selections than they'll let on upfront. If there's no active incentive listed, that's actually useful information — it tells you the community isn't sitting on inventory, which means you have less leverage than you would at a community where they're trying to move spec homes. That said, push on lot premiums. Pond-facing lots or anything with a water view in a Manatee County community can add $20,000 to $50,000 to the price, and those premiums are often negotiable, especially if you're buying early in a phase before those lots have generated buzz. Get clarity on what the HOA covers here — in villa communities, HOA dues often include exterior maintenance and landscaping, which changes the math on what sounds like a high monthly fee. And ask specifically whether there's a CDD on top of HOA, because Parrish has plenty of communities where you're paying both. Practically speaking, Parrish sits in northern Manatee County, which means your commute reality depends heavily on where you work. Sarasota is roughly 35-45 minutes south on US-41 or I-75. Downtown Tampa is 45-60 minutes north, longer if you're hitting the Selmon Expressway interchange during peak hours. St. Pete is even further. If you're commuting daily to anywhere in the core of Tampa Bay, you'll feel the distance. If you're working remotely or headed toward the Ellenton, Palmetto, or Bradenton corridors, the location makes a lot more sense. The Parrish area has grown significantly, and Fort Hamer Road and US-301 are the main arteries you'll rely on. The neighborhood vibe out here is relaxed, newer construction surrounding you in every direction, and a lot less traffic noise and density than you'd find in Sarasota proper or the more built-out parts of Hillsborough County. That trade-off — distance from everything in exchange for peace and quiet — is what most Parrish buyers are consciously making.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
What You'll Find at The Laurels
Home Types Available
Single-story or low-maintenance paired homes, popular with downsizers and active adults.
Community Amenities
County
Builder
Why Buyers Choose The Laurels
Located in Parrish, Manatee County — easy access to Tampa Bay employment centers, beaches, and everyday conveniences.
Built by Medallion Home, established in 1984 — a builder with a track record Tampa Bay buyers can evaluate before signing.
Community amenities include Pool, Fitness Center, Clubhouse and 2 more — lifestyle perks that come with your HOA.
About Medallion Home
Medallion Home has been building in Florida since 1984, which means they've been at this long enough to have survived multiple market cycles — the S&L crisis, the dot-com bust, 2008, COVID. That kind of longevity in Florida homebuilding isn't an accident.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Laurels
Who is the builder of The Laurels?
The Laurels is built by Medallion Home. Medallion Home has been building in Florida since 1984, which means they've been at this long enough to have survived multiple market cycles — the S&L crisis, the dot-com bust, 2008, COVID. Barrett Henry provides free buyer representation so you have an agent working for you, not the builder.
What amenities does The Laurels offer?
The Laurels amenities include Pool, Fitness Center, Clubhouse, Walking Trails, Lake/Pond. HOA fees cover community maintenance and amenity access.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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