Cresswind Lakewood Ranch: 55+ Village Profile, Homes, Fees and Amenities

Where is Cresswind Lakewood Ranch?

Cresswind is in the northeast part of Lakewood Ranch, Florida (Manatee and Sarasota counties), on about 250 acres north of State Road 70 and east of the Uihlein Road extension, in Manatee County. Homes use Lakewood Ranch addresses in ZIP code 34211 and are assessed by the Manatee County Property Appraiser. Kolter’s New Home Center for the village is at 8131 Lakewood Main Street, Suite 106, so first visits often start on Main Street rather than at the gate.

The village is part of what the developer calls the Northeast Quadrant, land that was once sod farms, tree nurseries and citrus groves. A 2019 Bradenton Herald report on the area, republished by Kolter, named Cresswind alongside Taylor Morrison’s Azario and D.R. Horton’s Solera as the first neighborhoods there. The Stewardship District’s fiscal 2026 schedule lists Cresswind under Northeast Sector Phase 1A, next to Solera.

Kolter describes the village as about 20 miles from downtown Sarasota and under an hour from Tampa. For realistic drive times by route and time of day, see our guide to where Lakewood Ranch is and how the commutes work.

What is Cresswind Lakewood Ranch?

Cresswind is Kolter Homes’ gated, 55+ village of 649 single-family homes, built around a resident-only clubhouse and a fitness-focused lifestyle program. Kolter planned 648 homes when sales opened, and the developer now lists 649. In 2019 Sarasota Magazine reported that Kolter had already built seven other Cresswind active-adult communities in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.

Sales opened on October 18, 2019, during the Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes, with 10 model homes. The same week, Kolter began building a 13,000-square-foot clubhouse that Your Observer reported cost about $7 million. Its modest size, about half that of Del Webb Catalina, is the main thing that sets it apart from the other 55+ village selling new homes.

A few design choices reflect the 55+ buyer. Streets have a 10-foot sidewalk on one side and a 6-foot sidewalk on the other to encourage walking, and model homes in 2019 featured beach-entry showers that ramp down into the shower.

What homes are in Cresswind?

Cresswind has single-family homes only, with 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2- to 3-car garages and about 1,524 to 3,574 square feet, according to the developer. There are no villas or townhomes. Many floor plans add a den, and several come in a “with bonus” version that adds space.

	At opening (Oct 2019)	Developer listing (Oct 2026)
Price range	$297,900 to $517,900	High $400s to $1M+ ($459,990 to $1,074,990 listed)
Home sizes	From 1,515 sq ft	1,524 to 3,574 sq ft
Home types	Single-family, 19 models	Single-family
Homes planned	648	649

Prices are builder “from” prices and change often, and they have risen considerably since 2019. Because the village has been selling since 2019, there is now a resale market alongside new construction. Ask an agent for recent closed sales of the same plan before you decide, and see our quarterly Lakewood Ranch housing market report.

What does Cresswind cost each month beyond the mortgage?

Plan for a $429 monthly HOA fee, a yearly district assessment of about $1,560 to $1,757, Manatee County property tax and insurance.

Cost	Amount	Source
HOA dues	$429 a month, maintenance included	Developer village page, Oct 2026
Stewardship District, Cresswind 2019 bond (debt)	About $393 to $589 a year by lot width	Fiscal 2026 schedule, gross
Stewardship District, Northeast Sector Phase 1A 2018 bond (debt)	About $745 a year	Fiscal 2026 schedule, gross
Stewardship District operations and maintenance	About $423 a year	Fiscal 2026 schedule, gross
Total district assessment	About $1,560 (40-ft lot) to $1,757 (60-ft lot) a year	Fiscal 2026 schedule, gross
Property tax	Depends on assessed value	Manatee County

These are the schedule’s “gross” figures; it also shows lower “net” totals of about $1,451 to $1,634. District assessments appear as separate lines on the property tax bill, and the homestead exemption does not reduce them. Our guide to CDD fees in Lakewood Ranch explains how to read the bill.

The developer says the HOA fee includes maintenance. Ask for the HOA budget to see exactly what that covers, such as lawn mowing, irrigation and any exterior work. For property tax, search the parcel on the Manatee County Property Appraiser site, and if you will live there full time, see our homestead exemption guide. Our true cost of owning a home in Lakewood Ranch walks through insurance and upkeep too.

What amenities does Cresswind have?

Cresswind’s amenities center on a resident-only clubhouse with a SmartFIT training center, a resort pool and courts for tennis, pickleball and bocce.

• Clubhouse: multi-purpose event spaces, a demonstration kitchen and ballroom in the original plans, a game room, and an art studio with a kiln.
• Fitness: the SmartFIT Training Center with EGYM equipment, a group fitness studio and a cardio studio.
• Pools: a resort-style pool and spa with a grilling area, plus a resistance pool.
• Courts and outdoors: tennis, pickleball and bocce courts, a dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs, an event lawn for concerts, and walking trails with lit sidewalks.

Cresswind has no golf course of its own. Golfers often join Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, a separate private club open to all ages; see our golf guide. The wider Lakewood Ranch park and trail system is open to residents too; see our parks and trails guide.

What are the age rules and lifestyle like?

Cresswind is age-restricted for active adults 55 and older, and a full-time lifestyle director runs Kolter’s Set Yourself FREE program of fitness, relationships, education and entertainment. Under the federal rules for 55-or-older housing, at least 80% of occupied homes must have at least one resident aged 55 or older. Each community sets its own rules for younger residents, caregivers and guests, so read Cresswind’s documents before you buy if anyone under 55 may live with you.

Residents have formed clubs around travel, cooking and wine, among others, and the event lawn hosts concerts and community events. Beyond the gate, see our guide to clubs and ways to meet people and our healthcare guide for hospitals and doctors nearby.

How does Cresswind compare with Del Webb Catalina?

Cresswind is smaller and single-family only; Del Webb Catalina is about twice the size, has villas at lower prices and a bigger amenity campus.

	Cresswind	Del Webb Catalina
Builder	Kolter Homes	Del Webb (PulteGroup)
Opened	2019	2025
Homes	649	About 1,300
Home types	Single-family	Villas and single-family
Builder prices (Oct 2026)	High $400s to $1M+	From the $350s to $1M+
Published HOA	$429 a month	$335 to $409 a month

Read the Del Webb Catalina village profile and the full 55+ communities guide.

Who is Cresswind best for?

Cresswind suits buyers 55 and older who want a single-family home, a gate and a smaller, close-knit village with a strong fitness program.

It is a weaker fit if you want a villa or a lower entry price (Catalina’s villas start lower), a golf course inside the community, or school-age children living at home. To compare every option, see every Lakewood Ranch village compared and our complete guide to retiring in Lakewood Ranch.

What should I check before buying in Cresswind?

Check six things for any Cresswind home: the HOA budget, the district assessment for that lot, the age rules, the flood zone, the warranty and the roof and AC age on resales.

1. Ask for the HOA budget and what “maintenance included” covers.
2. Look up the parcel’s last tax bill to see the exact Stewardship District lines, which vary by lot width.
3. Read the age restriction rules for residents, caregivers and guests.
4. Check the FEMA flood zone and ask for an elevation certificate. See our hurricanes, flooding and insurance guide.
5. For new homes, read Kolter’s warranty and hire an independent inspector. For homes built since 2019, check the remaining builder warranty and the age of the AC and water heater. Our guide to buying new construction vs resale explains the trade-offs.
6. Compare the price with recent resales of the same plan before you sign with the builder.

When you are ready, our real estate hub explains how to choose an agent who knows the 55+ villages.