Hillwood Preserve new construction homes in Bradenton, FL

    Hillwood Preserveby Ryan HomesNew Construction Homes in Bradenton, FL

    Zone X - Low Flood Risk
    Pet-FriendlyFamily-Friendly
    Bradenton, FL
    Cost Report

    Price Range

    $330K to $400K

    Square Footage

    1,302 to 2,240 sq ft

    Est. Monthly Fees

    $95/mo + CDD (unconfirmed)

    Hillwood Preserve is a new single-family home community in east Bradenton, Florida, built by Ryan Homes, with base pricing starting at $329,990. Homes range from 1,302 to 2,240 square feet and 3 to 4 bedrooms, all on a low $95/month HOA with no CDD. The community sits off SR-64 about 10 minutes from I-75 and Lakewood Ranch.

    Quick answer

    Hillwood Preserve is a new construction community in Bradenton, FL, with homes priced $330K to $400K, HOA $95/mo, flood Zone X (low risk).

    Price range
    $330K to $400K
    Home sizes
    1,302 to 2,240 sq ft
    HOA
    $95/mo
    CDD / MUD
    Not yet confirmed
    Flood zone
    Zone X (low risk)
    Builders
    Ryan Homes

    Listing updated . Confirm fees and availability with the builder or community before buying.

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    True Monthly Cost

    True monthly cost. Verified amounts are marked; anything unconfirmed is flagged.

    HOA Fee

    $95

    monthly

    CDD / Stewardship

    Not yet confirmed

    Est. Monthly Total

    $95

    community fees

    $0

    monthly

    * Fees shown are the latest amounts supplied for this listing, not a final quote. Confirm the current HOA, district assessments and billing periods with the community before buying.

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    🏖️ Coastal & Vacation Details

    Short-Term Rental Policy

    Long Term Only (6-12 Months)

    Flood Zone

    Zone X - Low Risk

    No lender flood insurance requirement

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    Water Access

    🏖️ Beach: 30 miles

    Primary Use Case

    Full-Time Living

    Exterior Materials

    Stucco

    The Vibe

    Morning starts quiet at Hillwood Preserve. The sun rises over the pond behind your backyard — no rear neighbor, just cypress trees and the occasional heron stepping through the shallows — and your coffee tastes better because the mortgage payment didn't swallow your whole paycheck. You walk the dog to the fenced off-leash park before the heat sets in, waving at the neighbor whose kids are already on the shaded playground. By mid-morning the street is calm again; most of the neighborhood is out at work, at school, or running errands at Lakewood Ranch, ten minutes down SR-64. Afternoons are errands and homework at the kitchen island — granite counters, appliances included, washer and dryer humming in the laundry room — and maybe a loop around Bob Gardner Park with the dog again, trails shaded and the reclaimed-water irrigation ticking across the lawn. Evenings, the covered lanai is where life happens: dinner outside, lightning bugs, the pond turning gold. It's not a resort — there's no clubhouse line at the pool — but that's the point. Low HOA, no CDD, and a brand-new home you can actually afford.

    Construction Update

    Community is under active construction with quick move-in homes and remaining phases being developed.

    Pros & Cons

    An honest look at this neighborhood

    Pros

    • No CDD and a low $95/month HOA — among the most affordable carrying costs for new construction in the Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch area
    • Entry-level pricing (from $329,990) with move-in value: granite counters, all appliances including washer/dryer, and a 10-year structural warranty included
    • Strong location fundamentals — 10 minutes to I-75 and Lakewood Ranch shopping/dining, near Bob Gardner Park trails, and in FEMA Zone X

    Cons

    • •Limited amenities — dog park, playground, and walking areas only; no pool, clubhouse, or fitness center
    • •East Manatee corridor traffic is growing fast, and the community is still building out

    Things to Consider

    Important factors to be aware of before making a decision

    • High Traffic / Commute Delays
    • Ongoing Construction Noise

    Community Amenities

    • Fenced off-leash dog park
    • Shaded Playground
    • Walking trails
    • Preserve and pond views in community

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the schools zoned for this neighborhood?

    Gene Witt Elementary School, Carlos E. Haile Middle School

    Does Hillwood Preserve have a CDD?

    No. Ryan Homes confirms the community is CDD-free, which is one of its main selling points versus neighboring east Manatee communities that carry CDD bond assessments of several thousand dollars per year.

    Is Hillwood Preserve in a flood zone?

    The community in FEMA Zone X, outside high-risk flood areas, so flood insurance is not lender-required.

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