The Isles on Palmer Ranch Homes for Sale
The Isles on Palmer Ranch, officially the Isles of Sarasota homeowners association, is a lakefront DiVosta community with a busy lakeside Village Center, an on-site activities director and maintenance-included living. Unlike many Palmer Ranch neighborhoods, it isn't gated. We're Eric and Traci Bolen of Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, and we'd love to help you buy or sell here.
The Isles on Palmer Ranch at a glance
Quick Facts
Median Listing Price
$421,950
−6.0% YoY
Median Sold Price
$408,125
Homes for Sale
3
−77.8% YoY
Median Days on Market
143
+53.8% YoY
Living here
About The Isles on Palmer Ranch
Name. The HOA is the Isles of Sarasota HOA, and the Palmer Ranch master association lists the community as "Isles of Sarasota." Residents and the HOA website also call it The Isles on Palmer Ranch.
Builder and years. Built by DiVosta between about 2006 and 2013.
Home types and sizes. About 675 residences: detached single-family homes, attached homes (villas and townhomes) and a smaller condominium section. Most homes are roughly 1,500 to 2,500 square feet, and many face a lake or preserve.
Gated? No. The Isles is open, without an entrance gate.
Amenities. A lakeside Village Center with a fitness center, a heated lagoon pool, lighted tennis courts, pickleball, bocce, basketball and a tot lot. There's a full-time on-site manager and an activities director.
HOA and CDD. The HOA handles lawn care, landscaping and irrigation for common areas and homes as set out in the documents, and owners keep some responsibilities that vary by home type. Condo owners have an extra association. The Isles has no CDD. Leases must be at least four months, with no more than three per year.
55+? No, though many residents are retirees.
Market
Price Range
According to Realtor.com, the median listing price at The Isles on Palmer Ranch was $421,950 in October 2026 (down 6.0% from a year earlier), and the median sold price was $408,125. Only 3 homes were for sale, with a median of 143 days on market. With so few listings, one sale can move these numbers, so ask us for comps by home type.
Thinking of selling? Get a free home value estimate or see how we market homes on our selling page.
Before you buy
Before You Buy in The Isles on Palmer Ranch
Every Palmer Ranch neighborhood has its own association, plus the Palmer Ranch master association, so we check the details with you line by line:
Association documents. Review the HOA budget, reserves, what the dues cover, and the leasing, pet, fence and architectural rules before your inspection period ends. Condo and villa sections may have an extra association.
Taxes. Confirm on the property's tax bill whether any special assessments apply, and remember that Florida taxes reset after a sale.
Insurance and flood zone. Get homeowner's insurance quotes, and flood quotes where needed, before you're under contract. Flood zones are assigned home by home, not by neighborhood. Our post on whether Florida home insurance rates are coming down explains the current picture.
The full picture. See the hidden costs of buying a home in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County.
Education
Schools
Homes in The Isles on Palmer Ranch are served by Sarasota County Schools. Attendance zones in this part of the county have changed in recent years, and different Palmer Ranch neighborhoods are zoned to different schools, so we don't list assignments here. Always confirm the elementary, middle and high school for a specific address with the district's school-zone lookup before you buy. Choice programs, charter and private schools are also options in the area.
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Nearby
The Isles is in the northeast part of Palmer Ranch, close to I-75 and the shopping and medical offices on the north end of the Ranch. The Legacy Trail, Siesta Key Beach and downtown Sarasota are all a short drive.
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More Palmer Ranch Neighborhoods
The Isles on Palmer Ranch is one of dozens of neighborhoods in Palmer Ranch. Head back to our Palmer Ranch homes and living guide for the big picture, or explore more of Palmer Ranch:
All of Palmer RanchArbor LakesArielleBella VillinoBotanicaCobblestoneDeer CreekEsplanade on Palmer RanchHammock PreserveThe HamptonsHuntington PointeLegacy EstatesMarbellaMira LagoPalisadesPinestonePlaza de FloresPrestanciaPromenadePromenade EastPromenade EstatesSandhill PreserveSerenadeSilver OakStonebridgeStoneybrook EstatesStoneybrook Golf & Country ClubTalon PreserveTurtle RockVillageWalkVintage GrandWellington Chase
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Questions
The Isles on Palmer Ranch FAQ
Is it called The Isles of Palmer Ranch or the Isles of Sarasota?
The homeowners association is the Isles of Sarasota HOA, and the community is commonly called The Isles on Palmer Ranch. Both names refer to the same DiVosta community in Palmer Ranch.
Is The Isles on Palmer Ranch gated?
No. The Isles does not have an entrance gate, which sets it apart from many other Palmer Ranch communities.
Does The Isles have a CDD fee?
No. The Isles has no CDD. Owners pay HOA dues, plus condo association fees in the condominium section.
Is The Isles on Palmer Ranch a 55+ community?
No. It is not age-restricted, although its activities director and amenities appeal to many retirees.
