Turtle Rock Homes for Sale in Palmer Ranch
Turtle Rock is one of Palmer Ranch's original neighborhoods: a gated, deed-restricted community of more than 750 single-family homes and villas set among lakes, preserves and mature trees. Buyers who want an established neighborhood with real variety from street to street often end up here. We're Eric and Traci Bolen of Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, and we'd love to help you buy or sell in Turtle Rock.
Turtle Rock at a glance
Quick Facts
Median Listing Price
$735,000
+3.8% YoY
Median Sold Price
$752,500
+9.1% YoY
Homes for Sale
7
−42.9% YoY
Median Days on Market
104
−11.1% YoY
Living here
About Turtle Rock
Builders and years. Turtle Rock was built mainly in the 1990s, with some homes completed into the 2000s, by multiple builders rather than a single production builder, so floor plans and elevations vary.
Home types and sizes. More than 750 single-family homes and villas. The association describes homes of roughly 1,800 to 3,300 square feet. Two sections, Savannah and Somerset, offer maintenance-free homes; elsewhere, owners handle their own yard care.
Gated? Yes. There are two controlled-access entrances, on Palmer Ranch Parkway to the north and Central Sarasota Parkway to the south.
Amenities. A geothermally heated pool, two hard-surface tennis courts, a basketball court, a fenced playground and a 1,990-square-foot community center with an on-site association manager. The community covers more than 500 acres with 17 lakes, more than 20 preserves and a 1.4-mile nature trail. Residents can canoe and fish on the lakes.
HOA and CDD. There is a Turtle Rock HOA (with extra fees in the maintenance-free sections) plus the Palmer Ranch master association. Turtle Rock does not have a CDD.
55+? No. Residents range from young families to retirees.
Market
Price Range
According to Realtor.com, Turtle Rock's median listing price was $735,000 in October 2026 (up 3.8% from a year earlier), and the median sold price was $752,500. There were 7 homes for sale, with a median of 104 days on market. Villas and smaller homes trade below that, and larger updated pool homes above it. Ask us for comps on your street.
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 Turtle Rock
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 Turtle Rock 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.
Explore
Nearby
The Legacy Trail runs along Turtle Rock's western edge. Siesta Key and Casey Key beaches are about a 10-minute drive, and shopping, dining and medical offices along U.S. 41 and in Palmer Ranch are close by. I-75 is a few minutes east.
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More Palmer Ranch Neighborhoods
Turtle Rock 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 EstatesMarbellaMira LagoPalisadesPinestonePlaza de FloresPrestanciaPromenadePromenade EastPromenade EstatesSandhill PreserveSerenadeSilver OakStonebridgeStoneybrook EstatesStoneybrook Golf & Country ClubTalon PreserveVillageWalkVintage GrandWellington Chase
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Want to see Turtle Rock in person? Call or text Eric & Traci at (941) 352-2121, search the homes above, or get your home's value.
Questions
Turtle Rock FAQ
Is Turtle Rock in Sarasota gated?
Yes. Turtle Rock has two controlled-access entrances, one on Palmer Ranch Parkway and one on Central Sarasota Parkway.
How many homes are in Turtle Rock?
The association describes Turtle Rock as a deed-restricted community of more than 750 single-family homes and villas on over 500 acres.
Are there maintenance-free homes in Turtle Rock?
Yes. The Savannah and Somerset sections offer maintenance-free homes. In the rest of Turtle Rock, owners take care of their own yards.
What do homes in Turtle Rock cost?
Realtor.com reported a median listing price of $735,000 and a median sold price of $752,500 for Turtle Rock in October 2026. Prices vary widely by size, section and updates.
