Glen Creekby D.R. Horton & Maronda HomesNew Construction Homes in Bradenton, FL
Price Range
$364K to $450K
Square Footage
1,328 to 2,802 sq ft
Est. Monthly Fees
$296/mo
Glen Creek is a gated, master-planned community in Bradenton, Florida, built by D.R. Horton and Maronda Homes between 2018 and 2024. It sits near US-301 and I-75 in Manatee County with a resort-style amenity center, resort pool, and Metro Places' Ultra-Fi internet.
Quick answer
Glen Creek is a new construction community in Bradenton, FL, with homes priced $364K to $450K, HOA $96/mo, CDD/MUD $2,396/yr, flood Zone X (low risk).
- Price range
- $364K to $450K
- Home sizes
- 1,328 to 2,802 sq ft
- HOA
- $96/mo
- CDD / MUD
- $2,396/yr
- Flood zone
- Zone X (low risk)
- Access
- Gated community
- Builders
- D.R. Horton, Maronda Homes
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HOA Fee
$96
monthly
CDD / Stewardship
$2,396
Annually
Est. Monthly Total
$296
community fees
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🏖️ Coastal & Vacation Details
Short-Term Rental Policy
Long Term Only (6-12 Months)
Water Access
🏖️ Beach: 17 miles
Primary Use Case
Full-Time Living
Transportation
🏌️ Golf Cart Friendly Community
Exterior Materials
The Vibe
Mornings at Glen Creek start with sunlight spilling across the ponds, walkers looping the sidewalks while kids wait at the community mailbox cluster for the school bus. By midday, the resort-style pool is the neighborhood's living room — parents working remotely on lounge chairs with the Ultra-Fi connection, neighbors trading stories across the lanai railing, the pickleball and basketball courts picking up with afternoon energy. Evenings are for golf cart rides past landscaped ponds and preserve edges, dog walks around the lakes, and impromptu cookouts under screened lanais as the sun drops behind the clubhouse. Weekends feel easy: coffee at the open-air clubhouse, kids at the playground, then a short drive west for a beach day at Coquina Beach or east to shopping along SR-64. It is not a showy resort scene — more like a comfortable, guard-gated suburb where families, young professionals, and retirees share the same quiet streets, and the "resort" part shows up in everyday things: the pool you actually use, the fitness center a golf cart ride away, and a home that came with smart-home tech and stainless appliances already installed. When the workday ends, the commute from I-75 fades fast, and the neighborhood settles into that calm, slightly humid Florida-evening rhythm that makes the gated entrance feel like exhaling.
Construction Update
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Pros & Cons
An honest look at this neighborhood
Pros
- Value pricing below most gated master-planned competitors in the Tampa Bay/Sarasota corridor, with HOA under $100/month that bundles cable TV and high-speed internet.
- All-concrete-block construction, energy-efficient appliance packages, and D.R. Horton smart-home automation (doorbell camera, smart thermostat, smart locks) come standard.
- Gated community with genuine resort amenities (pool, clubhouse, pickleball, fitness, dog park, sports courts), quick I-75/US-301 access for Tampa, Bradenton, and Sarasota commutes, and FEMA Zone X (minimal flood risk).
Cons
- •A CDD is in place — roughly $2,400/year added to property taxes until the bonds pay down, a real carrying-cost premium over non-CDD neighborhoods.
- •A 6-month minimum lease restriction rules out short-term/vacation rental income, limiting investor flexibility.
Things to Consider
Important factors to be aware of before making a decision
- Ongoing Construction Noise
Community Amenities
- Gated entrance with security
- Resort-style pool
- Open-air clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Playground
- Basketball Court
- Pickleball court
- Tennis court
- Dog park
- Walking trails
- Fishing in pond
- Metro Places Ultra-FI high-speed internet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a gated community?
Yes, this is a gated community with controlled access.
What are the schools zoned for this neighborhood?
Manatee County School District — William H. Bashaw Elementary, Carlos E. Haile Middle School, and Lakewood Ranch High School
Who provides internet/cable?
Metro Places' Ultra-Fi technology
Can I rent out my home at Glen Creek, and can I do Airbnb?
Long-term rentals are allowed with a minimum 6-month lease and are subject to HOA guidelines/approval. Short-term rentals like Airbnb are effectively prohibited by the minimum lease term.
How far is Glen Creek from the beach and the airports?
Anna Maria Island's Gulf beaches (Manatee Public Beach, Coquina Beach) are about 17–20 miles west, roughly a 30–40 minute drive. Tampa International Airport is about 44 miles / 48–55 minutes north via I-75/I-275; Sarasota-Bradenton International (SRQ) is only about 15–20 minutes away.
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