The Willows is a new-construction community by Medallion Home in Parrish, Manatee County. The community features offering single-family homes. Contact Barrett Henry for free buyer representation and current incentive details.
The Willows at a Glance
| Price Range | $500K – |
| Status | Now Selling |
| Home Types | Single-Family Homes |
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About The Willows
The Willows is a Medallion Home community in Parrish that attracts buyers who want new construction at a meaningful price point without the density and chaos of the big Hillsborough corridor developments. The vibe here is quieter and more spread out — Medallion tends to build on larger lots with more breathing room between homes, which draws buyers who got burned browsing those 40-foot-wide lots in Riverview and said "never mind." You'll see a mix of families relocating for work and move-up buyers coming out of older Manatee and Hillsborough County homes who are ready for something new and bigger. With starting prices from the $500s, the homes here aren't entry-level — these are serious primary residences with the space and finishes to match. The pool, fitness center, clubhouse, walking trails, and lake access give the community a resort feel without being an over-programmed active adult enclave. It's just a nice place to come home to. Parrish sits in northern Manatee County along the US-301 corridor, which puts you in an interesting position geographically. You're close enough to Lakewood Ranch for dining, shopping, and medical care along SR-64 and SR-70, but you're not paying Lakewood Ranch prices. I-75 is accessible via Fort Hamer Road or Moccasin Wallow Road, and from there you're looking at roughly 45 minutes to downtown Tampa, about 35 to 40 minutes to Sarasota, and around an hour to Tampa International Airport depending on traffic. The Ellenton Premium Outlets are just a few minutes south on US-301, and the Fort Hamer Bridge gives you a direct shot toward Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton without touching the I-75 interchange. Parrish is growing fast — new retail and dining are filling in along US-301, and the area has seen significant school construction to keep pace with the population. On the practical side, Manatee County new construction typically comes with a CDD and/or HOA, so you'll want to nail down exactly what's assessed here and whether the amenities are CDD-funded or HOA-funded — that distinction matters for your long-term carrying costs. Medallion Home is a regional builder with a solid reputation in this market for quality construction and reasonable customization options, though they're not a high-volume production builder, which means your build timeline may run longer than what you'd expect from a D.R. Horton or Lennar community — budget for six to nine months from contract to close. Florida's insurance market is something every buyer in Manatee County needs to take seriously right now — get quotes before you go under contract, not after, because wind and flood zone designations in this area can vary block by block. If the school district details matter to your decision, pull the specific zoning from the Manatee County School District directly, since Parrish has seen multiple new schools come online and zoning boundaries have shifted.
New Homes From
$500K –
Barrett's Take on The Willows
Here's my take on The Willows in Parrish: Medallion Home is a Florida-based builder with a strong reputation for semi-custom and luxury product, and they're not building starter homes here. Starting from $500K in Parrish puts you in a different conversation than the production builders flooding this corridor — you're getting more design flexibility, better standard finishes, and a build process that's closer to a true custom experience than what you'd get from a D.R. Horton or Lennar at that price point. Parrish itself has grown fast, and the Manatee County side of things still feels less congested than Sarasota to the south or the Hillsborough County sprawl to the north. If you're relocating for work near Bradenton, Sarasota, or even the Port Manatee area along US-41, this location makes a lot of sense. The lake and pond lots here are legitimately nice — this isn't just a retention pond they slapped a fountain on and called an amenity. When it comes to negotiating with Medallion, understand who you're dealing with. They're not a volume builder trying to hit quarterly sales numbers, which means they're less likely to throw big incentive packages at you to close a deal fast. That's not a knock — it's just how boutique and semi-custom builders operate. Where I'd push is on lot premiums and upgrades. Pond-view and conservation lots in communities like this can run $20,000–$50,000 over base, and it's worth asking directly whether that premium is negotiable, especially if the community isn't sold out. On upgrades, Medallion gives you more customization options than most, which is great, but the design center is where margins are fat — get a clear picture of what's actually included in the base price before you fall in love with a model that's been dressed up with $80,000 in options. Since no current incentives are listed, don't assume there's nothing available — ask your agent to go in and have that conversation directly. For day-to-day living, Parrish is still building out its infrastructure, so set expectations accordingly. You're about 10–15 minutes to I-75 depending on where in the community you are, which gets you to Bradenton in roughly 20–25 minutes and to the Sarasota area in 35–40. Tampa and MacDill AFB are a solid 45–60 minutes in normal traffic — that's not a dealbreaker, but it's real. Grocery, dining, and retail options along US-301 and Fort Hamer Road have improved, but this isn't Westchase. The vibe is quieter, newer, and more suburban-edge — people here are generally trading commute convenience for space, price per square foot, and a neighborhood that doesn't feel like it was built in 90 days. If that trade-off fits your life, The Willows is worth a serious look.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
What You'll Find at The Willows
Home Types Available
Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.
Community Amenities
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Builder
Why Buyers Choose The Willows
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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Builders run promotions on closing costs, rate buydowns, and design center upgrades — but they change weekly. Barrett checks for you and makes sure you get every dollar available.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Willows
Who is the builder of The Willows?
The Willows 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 Willows offer?
The Willows 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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