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Cresswind is a gated 55+ village of single-family homes by Kolter Homes, built around a resident-only clubhouse and Kolter's fitness-focused "Set Yourself F.R.E.E." lifestyle program. It's a smaller, more intimate alternative to the larger 55+ communities in Lakewood Ranch. We're Eric and Traci Bolen of Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, and we'd love to help you buy or sell here.
Lakewood Ranch village. Cresswind is its own village on the Manatee County side of Lakewood Ranch, near Star Farms and Del Webb Catalina.
Builder and years. Kolter Homes. Sales opened in 2019.
Home types. 649 single-family homes from about 1,524 to 3,574 square feet, priced from the high $400s to $1M+ (lakewoodranch.com, October 2026).
Gated? Yes.
Amenities. A resident-only clubhouse run by a full-time Lifestyle Director, with the Cresswind SmartFIT Training Center, a group fitness studio and an arts and crafts room. Outside are tennis and pickleball courts, bocce, a resort-style pool with a grilling area, a dog park and an event lawn. Kolter's "Set Yourself F.R.E.E." program focuses on Fitness, Relationships, Education and Entertainment. No golf course.
HOA and CDD. HOA listed at $429/month with maintenance included, plus a stewardship district assessment on the tax bill.
55+? Yes. It's age-restricted. Ask the HOA for current age and occupancy rules.
Market
Price Range
Source: Stellar MLS, 12 months ending Oct 2026. Graphic by Sand + Sea Homes.
Stellar MLS shows 15 closed sales in Cresswind Lakewood Ranch in the 12 months ending October 2026, with a median sale price of $700,000, a median of $319 per square foot and a median of 22 days on market. There were 4 active listings as of Oct. 21, 2026. Kolter's base prices run from the high $400s, with larger and upgraded homes over $1 million. Ask us for recent comps.
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch is on the Manatee County side of Lakewood Ranch, so property taxes and public schools are Manatee County's. We check these details with you line by line:
Tax bill and CDD. Community Development District or stewardship district assessments are usually collected on the property tax bill, not by the HOA. Ask for the latest bill and whether any bond (debt) portion remains. Florida taxes also reset after a sale.
Association documents. Review the HOA budget, reserves, what the dues cover, and the leasing, pet and architectural rules before your inspection period ends. Some neighborhoods and condos have an extra association.
Insurance and flood zone. Get insurance quotes, and flood quotes where needed, before you're under contract. Flood zones are assigned home by home. Our post on whether Florida home insurance rates are coming down explains the current picture.
Zoned public schools for Cresswind Lakewood Ranch, from the School District of Manatee County's 2026-27 attendance-zone locator (checked Oct 20, 2026 using addresses inside the neighborhood):
Elementary: Lake Manatee K-8 (grades K-5)
Middle: Lake Manatee K-8 (grades 6-8)
High: Lakewood Ranch High School
Manatee County's new elementary and middle school zones took effect in 2026-27; new high school zones take effect in 2027-28, so the high school shown here may change. Manatee County families can also apply through the district's Controlled Open Enrollment (School Choice) window for programs such as IB at Johnson K-8 and Southeast High and AICE at Palmetto High. Manatee School for the Arts in Palmetto is a public charter school for grades 6-12 with its own application. School boundaries change, so always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the School District of Manatee County before you buy.
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Cresswind sits near Del Webb Catalina and Sweetwater in the newer part of Lakewood Ranch, with State Road 64 leading west to I-75.
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More Lakewood Ranch Neighborhoods
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch is one of more than 40 villages in Lakewood Ranch. Head back to our Lakewood Ranch homes and living guide for the big picture, or explore more of Lakewood Ranch:
Yes. Cresswind is a gated, age-restricted (55+) village of single-family homes.
Who builds Cresswind?
Kolter Homes builds Cresswind Lakewood Ranch.
What are the HOA fees at Cresswind?
Lakewood Ranch lists an HOA fee of $429 per month with maintenance included (October 2026). A district assessment also appears on the tax bill.
Does Cresswind have golf?
No. Cresswind's amenities center on its clubhouse, fitness, pickleball, tennis, bocce and pool. Golfers can look at nearby private clubs that sell memberships separately.
Which schools are zoned for Cresswind Lakewood Ranch?
Based on the School District of Manatee County's 2026-27 attendance-zone locator (checked Oct 20, 2026), Cresswind Lakewood Ranch is zoned for Lake Manatee K-8 (grades K-5), Lake Manatee K-8 (grades 6-8) and Lakewood Ranch High School. Boundaries change, so confirm the schools for a specific address with the School District of Manatee County.
