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Palisades is a gated D.R. Horton neighborhood of about 150 homes in Lakewood Ranch. We're Eric and Traci Bolen of Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, a husband-and-wife team, and we'd love to help you buy or sell here.
Source: Stellar MLS, 12 months ending Oct 2026. Graphic by Sand + Sea Homes.
Stellar MLS shows 6 closed sales in Palisades in the 12 months ending October 2026, with a median sale price of $437,500, a median of $222 per square foot and a median of 24 days on market. There were 2 active listings as of Oct. 21, 2026. Ask us for recent sales of homes with a similar plan, size and location.
Lakewood Ranch spans Manatee and Sarasota counties and many neighborhoods carry CDD or stewardship district assessments, so we check these details with you line by line:
Tax bill and assessments. Ask for the latest property tax bill and check for CDD, stewardship district or other special assessments. 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. Condos and some neighborhoods 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 Palisades, from the School District of Manatee County's 2026-27 attendance-zone locator (checked Oct 20, 2026 using addresses inside the neighborhood):
Elementary: Gullett Elementary School
Middle: Jain Middle School
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.
Palisades is one of the neighborhoods on our Lakewood Ranch list. Head back to our Lakewood Ranch homes and living guide for the big picture, or explore more of Lakewood Ranch:
Ask for the latest property tax bill to see any CDD or stewardship district assessment, review the HOA budget and rules, and get insurance quotes before your inspection period ends.
How can I see homes for sale in Palisades?
Use the search button on this page, or call or text Eric and Traci at (941) 352-2121 to set up showings.
Which schools are zoned for Palisades?
Based on the School District of Manatee County's 2026-27 attendance-zone locator (checked Oct 20, 2026), Palisades is zoned for Gullett Elementary School, Jain Middle School and Lakewood Ranch High School. Boundaries change, so confirm the schools for a specific address with the School District of Manatee County.
