Marbella Homes for Sale in Palmer Ranch
Marbella is a small gated, deed-restricted Palmer Ranch neighborhood of about 135 Mediterranean-style single-family homes and villas. 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.
Living here
About Marbella
Years. Built mostly between 1989 and 1994.
Home types and sizes. Single-family homes and villas, roughly 1,600 to 3,300 square feet.
Gated? Yes.
Rentals. Sources report that rentals are not permitted; confirm in the current documents.
Association. HOA plus the Palmer Ranch master association. Owners maintain their own yards.
Market
Price Range
We don't have reliable neighborhood-level market data to publish for Marbella, so we won't quote a median here. Ask us for recent sales of homes with a similar plan, size and location within the community.
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 Marbella
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 Marbella 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
Marbella is in north-central Palmer Ranch, minutes from the Legacy Trail, the YMCA, TPC Prestancia and Siesta Key.
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More Palmer Ranch Neighborhoods
Marbella 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 PointeIsles of SarasotaLegacy EstatesMira LagoPalisadesPinestonePlaza de FloresPrestanciaPromenadePromenade EastPromenade EstatesSandhill PreserveSerenadeSilver OakStonebridgeStoneybrook EstatesStoneybrook Golf & Country ClubTalon PreserveTurtle RockVillageWalkVintage GrandWellington Chase
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Want to see Marbella in person? Call or text Eric & Traci at (941) 352-2121, search the homes above, or get your home's value.
Questions
Marbella FAQ
Is Marbella gated?
Yes. Marbella is a small gated, deed-restricted community.
Can you rent out a home in Marbella?
Sources report rentals are not permitted. Confirm in the current governing documents before you buy.
How many homes are in Marbella?
About 135 single-family homes and villas.
