Greenbrook at Lakewood Ranch: Village Profile, Homes, Fees and Amenities

Where is Greenbrook?

Greenbrook is in the Manatee County part of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, north of University Parkway, with Lakewood Ranch mailing addresses in ZIP code 34202. Opened in 2001, it is one of the older villages in the community, after Summerfield (1995) and Riverwalk (1999).

Because it is north of University Parkway, which is the county line through Lakewood Ranch, Greenbrook homes are assessed by the Manatee County Property Appraiser, pay Manatee County property taxes and attend School District of Manatee County schools. Its older neighbors include Summerfield and Riverwalk, the first villages in Lakewood Ranch.

For drive times to Sarasota, Tampa, the beaches and the airports, see the guide to where Lakewood Ranch is and how the commutes work. The developer puts the community as a whole about 12 miles from downtown Sarasota and 9 miles from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

When was Greenbrook built and how big is it?

Greenbrook opened in 2001 and has 1,688 single-family homes and condominiums on about 1,000 acres, according to a 2009 Sarasota Magazine survey of the villages. That count matches the 1,688 assessed units in the fiscal 2026 budget notice for Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4, the special district that covers Greenbrook.

Construction ran through the 2000s, so most homes are now 15 to 25 years old. That brings mature trees and settled landscaping, along with the age-related questions every resale buyer should ask: roof age, AC age, plumbing and windows.

A local agent guide names Lee Wetherington Homes, Taylor Woodrow Homes, Bruce Williams Homes and D.R. Horton among the builders, and describe home sizes from roughly 1,200 to over 4,000 square feet, with most between 1,500 and 2,500. Treat the builder list as a starting point and check the property record for the specific home.

What neighborhoods are in Greenbrook?

Greenbrook is split into 16 smaller neighborhoods, each with a short name, and the CDD sets a slightly different assessment for each one. The table below lists them with the unit counts and proposed fiscal 2026 assessments from the district’s July 2025 budget notice. Fiscal 2026 ran from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and the assessments are collected on the November 2025 Manatee County tax bill.

Neighborhood	Units	Maintenance (O&M)	Debt	Total per home, FY2026
The Walk	226	$1,172	$68	$1,240
The Bend	60	$1,658	$0	$1,658
The Fields	91	$1,710	$0	$1,710
The Haven	81	$1,710	$0	$1,710
The Run	69	$1,710	$0	$1,710
The Dale	98	$1,658	$80	$1,739
Terrace	161	$1,658	$80	$1,739
The Chase	60	$1,802	$0	$1,802
The Crossings	95	$1,802	$0	$1,802
The Banks	194	$1,710	$181	$1,891
The Gardens	60	$1,928	$0	$1,928
The Rivers	72	$1,928	$0	$1,928
The Trails	62	$1,967	$0	$1,967
The Vistas	109	$1,967	$0	$1,967
The Ravines	129	$1,802	$322	$2,124
The Preserve	121	$1,967	$402	$2,369

The notice uses one-word names (Banks, Bend, Chase and so on); listings usually add “The” or “Greenbrook” in front. The Walk carries the lowest assessment. The Preserve and The Ravines carry the highest, partly because they still have some bond debt.

How much do homes in Greenbrook cost?

Redfin reported a median sale price of about $519,500 for Greenbrook over the three months ending August 2026, down 15.1% from a year earlier. Redfin counted 17 sales in August 2026, and homes sold after about 50 days on the market, down from 92 a year earlier. Monthly figures for a single village jump around, so use them as a rough guide rather than a price for a specific house.

Individual sales show how much size and condition matter:

• A 2004 four-bedroom pool home with about 2,572 square feet of living area, a 2024 roof and 2021 AC systems, was listed in 2026 at $674,900, down from $700,000.
• For history, the Observer reported three Greenbrook sales from late December 2011 to mid-January 2012: a 2005 home with 2,647 square feet at $330,000, a 2006 home with 3,204 square feet at $448,800, and a 2006 home with 4,039 square feet at $615,000.

Ask an agent for closed sales on the street you are considering. The quarterly Lakewood Ranch housing market report gives the wider picture.

What does Greenbrook cost each month beyond the mortgage?

Plan for the CDD assessment on the tax bill, Manatee County property tax, a small village association fee, any neighborhood or condo dues, and insurance.

• CDD 4 assessment: about $1,240 to $2,369 a year for fiscal 2026, depending on the neighborhood (see the table above). It appears as a separate line on the property tax bill. The guide to CDD fees in Lakewood Ranch explains how to read it.
• Village association: a 2026 listing showed $8 a month, and a local agent guide puts it at about $100 a year, which is low for Lakewood Ranch. Some neighborhoods and condo buildings have their own associations on top, so ask for every budget.
• Property tax: look up the parcel’s history on the Manatee County Property Appraiser site. Full-time residents can lower the bill with the Florida homestead exemption.
• Insurance: older roofs and AC systems can raise premiums or limit carriers. Ask for a four-point and wind mitigation inspection, and see the hurricanes, flooding and insurance guide.

For a full yearly estimate, including pool service, lawn care and AC maintenance, see the true cost of owning a home in Lakewood Ranch.

What amenities does Greenbrook have?

Greenbrook’s main amenity is Greenbrook Adventure Park, a Lakewood Ranch community park with an inline skating track, sports fields, dog parks, trails and picnic pavilions. The developer describes it as a park for “those with an adventurous side,” and it is one of two Lakewood Ranch community parks with dog parks, along with Bob Gardner Community Park. The 2009 Sarasota Magazine survey also listed soccer and baseball fields and an inline hockey rink there.

The 2009 survey also mentioned nature trails, and residents can use the wider Lakewood Ranch network of more than 150 miles of trails. Ask whether a specific neighborhood association has its own pool or other amenities. For a list of every community park, see the guide to parks, trails and nature preserves, and for dog owners, the dog parks guide.

Which schools serve Greenbrook?

Greenbrook is in the School District of Manatee County, and a 2026 listing and a local agent guide show McNeal Elementary, Nolan Middle and Lakewood Ranch High. A 2009 Sarasota Magazine survey noted that the village is popular with families and within walking distance of elementary and middle schools.

Zoning depends on the exact address and changes when new schools open. Manatee’s new Rangeland High School is due to open in August 2027, so confirm the zoned schools with the School District of Manatee County school locator before you sign. The Lakewood Ranch schools guide lists recent state grades and charter options nearby.

Who is Greenbrook best for?

Greenbrook suits families and value-minded buyers who want an established Manatee County village with low association dues and a big park nearby.

If you want…	Greenbrook fit
A range of resale home sizes	Good: about 1,200 to more than 4,000 square feet, most 1,500 to 2,500
Low HOA dues	Strong: village association about $100 a year in recent sources
Walking distance to an elementary or middle school	Good, depending on the street
Brand-new construction with a builder warranty	Weak: fully built, resale only
A gated, resort-style amenity center	Weak: amenities are mostly parks and trails
A 55+ community	No: all ages

If you want new construction instead, compare Waterside and the other villages in the guide to every Lakewood Ranch village. For golf bundled with the home, see Lakewood National.

What should buyers check before buying in Greenbrook?

Check the CDD line, every association budget, the age of the major systems, the flood zone and the school zone.

1. Pull the latest tax bill and match the CDD 4 line to the neighborhood in the table above.
2. Ask for the village association budget and any neighborhood or condo association budget, rules and special assessments.
3. Get the age of the roof, AC and water heater, and order a full inspection plus four-point and wind mitigation reports for insurance.
4. Check the FEMA flood zone and ask whether the home has ever flooded or had an insurance claim.
5. Confirm schools with the School District of Manatee County.

Buying a 20-year-old home is a different process from buying from a builder; the guide to new construction vs resale compares the two. When you are ready, the real estate hub explains how to choose an agent who knows the established villages.