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New Construction Homes in Manatee County

Builders, communities, and new homes across Manatee. Find your neighborhood, then let Barrett handle the contract, inspections, and negotiations — free to you.

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Manatee County has 48 new-construction communities tracked on BuildTB (44 currently selling or coming soon) from 17 active builders, priced from roughly $264K to $2.9M. The county seat is Bradenton, and active construction cities include Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Parrish. Buyer representation is paid by the builder, so there is no added cost to you — call (813) 692-9099.

New construction prices in Manatee by home type

Builder base prices. Lot premiums and upgrades are additional.

Home typeCommunitiesPrice range
Single-Family Homes41$264K – $2.9M
Townhomes7$270K – $944K
Villas9$280K – $656K
55+ Communities3$264K – $600K

Cities with new construction in Manatee

About New Construction in Manatee County

Manatee County bridges the Tampa Bay and Sarasota markets, offering new-construction communities in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, and Palmetto. Lakewood Ranch alone spans both Manatee and Sarasota counties and has been the top-selling master-planned community in the U.S. for multiple years running. Builders like Pulte, Taylor Morrison, and Toll Brothers are building everything from low-maintenance villas to luxury estate homes. The Parrish corridor along US-301 is where the most affordable new construction is happening, with several large communities offering homes in the $300K-$500K range. North River Ranch and other developments are bringing thousands of new homes to the area. Barrett knows the differences between each community and can help you negotiate the best deal.

Communities in Manatee

48 communities currently listed in Manatee County. Each card links to full details, pricing, amenities, and current incentives.

Amber Creek

Sold Out

by Ryan Homes

Lakewood Ranch

$300K –

Aqua

Now Selling

by Medallion Home

Bradenton

$850K –

Artisan at Watercolor Place

Now Selling

by Medallion Home

Bradenton

$700K –

Avalon Woods

Sold Out

by Ryan Homes

Lakewood Ranch

$370K –

Bungalow Walk at Lakewood Ranch

Now Selling

by Dream Finders Homes

Lakewood Ranch

$430K –

Canoe Creek communityNow Selling

Canoe Creek

by Neal Communities

Parrish

$378K – $544K

Price reduction on Valiant home reduced to $377,990 (was $385,990).

Coasterra communityNow Selling

Coasterra

by Cardel Homes

Palmetto

$400K –

Cove at Coasterra communityNow Selling

Cove at Coasterra

by Taylor Morrison

Palmetto

$300K – $329K

Creeks Edge at Twin Rivers communityNow Selling

Creeks Edge at Twin Rivers

by M/I Homes

Parrish

$519K –

Cresswind Lakewood Ranch

Now Selling

by Metro Development Group

Lakewood Ranch

$500K – $1.1M

Cross Creek

Now Selling

by William Ryan Homes

Parrish

Crosswind Ranch

Now Selling

by Mattamy Homes

Parrish

$270K – $944K

Curiosity Creek communityNow Selling

Curiosity Creek

by Lennar

Palmetto

$291K – $291K

Del Webb Sunchase communityNow Selling

Del Webb Sunchase

by Del Webb

Parrish

$315K –

Esplanade at Coasterra communityNow Selling

Esplanade at Coasterra

by Taylor Morrison

Palmetto

$366K –

Explore by Del Webb North River Ranch communityNow Selling

Explore by Del Webb North River Ranch

by Del Webb

Parrish

$355K –

Firethorn communityNow Selling

Firethorn

by Taylor Morrison

Parrish

$300K – $312K

Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch

Now Selling

by Neal Communities

Lakewood Ranch

$350K – $600K

Hillwood Preserve

Sold Out

by Metro Development Group

Bradenton

$330K – $395K

Inspiration at Watercolor Place

Now Selling

by Medallion Home

Bradenton

$400K – $600K

Isles at BayView

Now Selling

by Inland Homes

Parrish

$400K – $700K

Legends Bay

Now Selling

by Medallion Home

Bradenton

$800K – $2.9M

Maple Ridge

Now Selling

by Richmond American Homes

Palmetto

$385K – $385K

Monterey at Lakewood Ranch communityNow Selling

Monterey at Lakewood Ranch

by Toll Brothers

Lakewood Ranch

$739K – $1.9M

North River Ranch communitySold Out

North River Ranch

by Neal Communities

Parrish

$330K – $800K

Oakfield Lakes

Now Selling

by Starlight Homes

Parrish

$338K – $390K

Oakfield Trails communityNow Selling

Oakfield Trails

by Ashton Woods

Parrish

$384K – $577K

Special Offer Available - specific details not provided on page

Palm Grove communityNow Selling

Palm Grove

by Neal Communities

Lakewood Ranch

$308K – $549K

Price reductions on select homes: Morgan reduced to $304,990 (was $324,990), Avery reduced to $315,990 (was $329,990), Tidewinds 2 Villa reduced to $421,990 (was $484,990), Sandcastle 2 Villa reduced to $431,990 (was $479,990).

Palms at Coasterra communityNow Selling

Palms at Coasterra

by Taylor Morrison

Palmetto

$422K – $519K

Parrish communityNow Selling

Parrish

by Centex

Parrish

Prosperity Lakes communityNow Selling

Prosperity Lakes

by Lennar

Parrish

$264K – $472K

Reflection Villas at Watercolor Place

Now Selling

by Medallion Home

Bradenton

$400K –

River Preserve Estates

Now Selling

by Medallion Home

Parrish

$700K –

Sanderling

Now Selling

by Mattamy Homes

Palmetto

$310K – $395K

SeaFlower communityNow Selling

SeaFlower

by Cardel Homes

Bradenton

$500K –

Seaire communityNow Selling

Seaire

by Dream Finders Homes

Parrish

$290K – $550K

Shellmore

Now Selling

by Meritage Homes

Palmetto

$339K – $339K

Southpointe communityNow Selling

Southpointe

by M/I Homes

Palmetto

$280K –

Stonegate Preserve communityNow Selling

Stonegate Preserve

by Lennar

Palmetto

$339K – $497K

The Isles at Lakewood Ranch communityNow Selling

The Isles at Lakewood Ranch

by Toll Brothers

Lakewood Ranch

$836K – $1.5M

The Laurels

Now Selling

by Medallion Home

Parrish

$400K –

The Towns at Firethorn communityNow Selling

The Towns at Firethorn

by Taylor Morrison

Parrish

$285K –

The Willows

Now Selling

by Medallion Home

Parrish

$500K –

Wildleaf

Now Selling

by Neal Communities

Parrish

$375K – $656K

Wildleaf at North River Ranch communityNow Selling

Wildleaf at North River Ranch

by Neal Communities

Parrish

$375K – $519K

Price reductions on select villas and homes: Crystal Sand 2 reduced to $379,990 (was $420,990), Tidewater 2 reduced to $404,990 (was $435,990), Crystal Sand 2 reduced to $410,990 (was $427,990), Crystal Sand 2 reduced to $414,990 (was $431,990), Honor reduced to $452,990 (was $471,990).

Windward communityNow Selling

Windward

by Neal Communities

Lakewood Ranch

$422K – $593K

Price reduction on Tidewater 2 Villa reduced to $428,990 (was $453,990).

Windwater

Now Selling

by Mattamy Homes

Parrish

$399K – $540K

Woodland Preserve

Now Selling

by Metro Development Group

Parrish

$500K – $670K

Manatee new construction questions

How many new construction communities are in Manatee County?

BuildTB tracks 48 new-construction communities in Manatee County, of which 44 are currently selling or coming soon. They span 4 cities and 17 active builders.

What do new construction homes cost in Manatee County?

New construction in Manatee County currently ranges from roughly $264K to $2.9M, depending on builder, home type, lot premium and upgrade selections. Base prices advertised by builders exclude lot premiums and most upgrades, so the realistic all-in number is typically higher than the figure on the sign.

Which builders are active in Manatee County?

17 builders are currently active in Manatee County, including AR Homes (Arthur Rutenberg), Cardel Homes, D.R. Horton, David Weekley Homes, Del Webb, GL Homes and others. Representation is not tied to any builder list — if a builder is selling in Manatee, you can be represented there.

Do new construction homes in Manatee County have CDD fees?

Many do, particularly inside larger master-planned communities. A Community Development District is a financing mechanism that repays the infrastructure bonds for roads, drainage and amenities, and it appears on your annual property tax bill on top of regular taxes — commonly $1,000 to $3,000 a year, sometimes more. Always ask for the CDD amount in writing before signing, because sales offices quote monthly payments that frequently omit it.

Do I need my own agent to buy new construction in Manatee County?

You are not required to have one, but the agent in the model home represents the builder, not you. A buyer's agent reviews the builder contract, compares the builder's lender against outside lenders, coordinates independent pre-drywall and final inspections, and negotiates the terms that actually move. The builder pays that commission, so there is no added cost to you — and you must name your agent on your first visit, because most builders will not add one later.

Which cities in Manatee County have new construction?

Active new-construction cities in Manatee County include Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Parrish.

Touring Manatee models? Bring your own agent.

The builder pays the buyer's agent commission whether or not you bring one. Name your agent on your first visit — most builders will not add one afterward.

Looking for New Construction in Manatee?

Barrett covers every builder in Manatee County. Tell him your budget, timeline, and must-haves — he'll narrow the list and schedule tours. Free to you. Call (813) 692-9099 or submit the form.

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