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

Where is Stillwater?

Stillwater is in the Manatee County part of Lakewood Ranch, Florida (Manatee and Sarasota counties), just south of State Road 70 on Bourneside Boulevard, with Lakewood Ranch addresses in ZIP code 34211. Because it is north of University Parkway, the county line through Lakewood Ranch, homes are assessed by the Manatee County Property Appraiser and served by the School District of Manatee County.

Bourneside Boulevard is one of the newer north-south roads in the eastern part of the community. It also leads to the main gate of Del Webb Catalina, the 55+ village, and, toward State Road 64, to Star Farms.

For drive times to Sarasota, Tampa, the beaches and the airports, see our guide to where Lakewood Ranch is and how the commutes work.

What is Stillwater like?

Stillwater is a small, gated enclave of 105 single-family homes set among preserves, built by a single builder, Lennar. Lennar announced the neighborhood in July 2025 and said sales were expected to begin that winter. In October 2026 it was on the developer’s list of villages selling new homes, and Lennar showed 15 homes available.

The appeal is scale. Most Lakewood Ranch villages selling new homes in 2026 have hundreds or thousands of homes, multiple builders and a large amenity campus. Stillwater has a gate, a short list of floor plans and neighbors who all bought from the same builder within a few years. That makes it quieter, but it also means fewer on-site amenities than the larger villages.

What homes are in Stillwater?

Lennar sells eight single-family floor plans in two collections, from 1,850 to 2,724 square feet with 2 to 4 bedrooms and up to 3-car garages. The Executive collection has four plans from 1,850 to 2,247 square feet. The Manor collection has four plans from 2,244 to 2,724 square feet, and Lennar’s 2025 announcement said Manor homes include a three-bay garage.

Plan	Collection	Square feet	Bedrooms / baths
Victoria	Executive	1,850	2 / 2
Angelina	Executive	2,061	2 / 2
Princeton	Manor	2,244	4 / 2
Isabella	Executive	2,246	4 / 2
Maria	Executive	2,247	3 / 3
Stanford	Manor	2,267	4 / 3
Summerville	Manor	2,445	3 / 3
Richmond	Manor	2,724	4 / 3

Source: Lennar’s Stillwater page, October 2026. Plans and sizes change by release.

Lennar builds Stillwater homes with its Everything’s Included package. The developer’s page says that covers tile roofs, paver driveways, hurricane protection, stainless-steel appliances and a washer and dryer. That reduces the upgrade list, but it also means you have fewer choices at the design center than with a semi-custom builder. Ask for the current included-features sheet and compare it with what you would otherwise add.

How much do homes in Stillwater cost?

In October 2026 Lennar listed Stillwater homes from $501,999 to about $773,607, and the developer summarizes prices as “$500,000+.” These are builder “from” prices for new construction and change often.

Collection	From price (Lennar, Oct 2026)
Executive	$501,999
Manor	$562,999
Highest-priced home listed	About $773,607

The developer’s village page shows model prices from $516,999 (Victoria) to $651,999 (Richmond), a little different from Lennar’s own “from” prices, and Lennar’s highest figure is for a specific available home. Ask for the current price sheet, since lot location and options change the final price. Because the neighborhood is new, there are few resale comparisons yet, so ask an agent to pull nearby sales of similar Lennar plans. Our quarterly Lakewood Ranch housing market report gives the broader picture by ZIP code.

What does Stillwater cost each month beyond the mortgage?

Plan for HOA dues of about $350 to $360 a month, Manatee County property tax, any district assessment and insurance, and check each one for the exact address.

• HOA dues are published at $350.33 to $359.67 a month. Ask for the HOA budget and rules to see exactly what is covered, such as gate operation, common-area landscaping and any lawn service for individual homes.
• Property tax is set by Manatee County and the other taxing authorities. Look up a parcel’s history on the Manatee County Property Appraiser site. A new home finished after January 1 can be taxed on the land only for its first bill, so the next year’s bill can be much higher.
• District assessments. Much of the newer Lakewood Ranch area is financed through the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, whose charges appear as separate lines on the property tax bill. No per-home figure for Stillwater appears in the Stewardship District’s fiscal 2026 assessment schedule, so ask Lennar for the assessment disclosure. Our guide to CDD fees in Lakewood Ranch explains how to read the bill.
• Insurance depends on the home’s roof, construction and flood zone. New homes built to current code often price better than older homes. See our hurricanes, flooding and insurance guide.

For a full annual estimate, our true cost of owning a home in Lakewood Ranch walks through every line, including pool service, lawn care and AC maintenance.

What amenities does Stillwater have?

Stillwater’s own amenities are limited: neither the developer nor Lennar lists a neighborhood pool or clubhouse, so the main features are the gate, the preserve setting and Lakewood Ranch’s shared facilities. Lennar’s marketing points buyers to Lakewood Ranch’s Main Street, its town centers, golf courses, tennis courts and parks rather than to on-site amenities.

That is a real trade-off against the larger villages. Larger villages such as Star Farms and Del Webb Catalina are built around amenity campuses with pools, fitness centers and lifestyle directors, and their HOA dues pay for them. At Stillwater you pay a similar HOA fee without a resort pool, so confirm with Lennar what the dues fund.

The wider Lakewood Ranch park system, including more than 150 miles of trails, is open to all residents. See our guide to parks, trails and nature preserves, and for dining and shopping, our Main Street and Waterside Place guide.

Which schools serve Stillwater?

Stillwater is in the School District of Manatee County, and the zoned elementary, middle and high schools depend on the exact address. Neither the developer nor Lennar names zoned schools for Stillwater. School boundaries in the fast-growing eastern part of Manatee County change as new schools open, so confirm the zoned schools with the district before you sign a contract. Our Lakewood Ranch schools guide explains how zoning works across the two counties and lists charter and private options nearby.

Who is Stillwater best for?

Stillwater suits buyers who want a new single-family home in a small gated neighborhood for roughly $500,000 to $775,000, and who do not need a big amenity center.

If you want…	Stillwater is…
A gated, quiet street with few homes	A strong fit, with 105 homes in total
A new single-family home under about $650,000	A good fit for the Executive and smaller Manor plans
A resort pool, fitness center and lifestyle director	A weaker fit; compare larger villages
A 55+ community	Not a fit; look at Del Webb Catalina nearby
A Sarasota County address	Not a fit; compare Windward or Monterey
Golf bundled with the home	Not a fit; see Lakewood National

To compare all the options side by side, see every Lakewood Ranch village compared.

What should I check before buying in Stillwater?

Check six things for any Stillwater home: the HOA budget, the district assessment, the flood zone, the warranty, the school zone and what is planned nearby.

1. Ask for the current HOA budget, rules and any planned special assessments, and what the $350 to $360 monthly dues cover.
2. Ask Lennar for the written disclosure of any Stewardship District or CDD assessment on the lot, then check it against the Manatee County tax bill once the parcel is assessed.
3. Check the FEMA flood zone and ask for an elevation certificate, especially on lots that back onto preserve or water.
4. Read Lennar’s warranty and schedule independent inspections before drywall and before closing. Our guide to buying new construction vs resale explains why.
5. Confirm the zoned schools with the School District of Manatee County.
6. Ask what is planned on nearby land, since the Bourneside Boulevard and State Road 70 area is still being built out.

Not ready to commit? Renting first is one way to test the area; see renting in Lakewood Ranch before you buy. When you are ready to buy, our real estate hub explains how to choose an agent who knows the villages and can represent you with a builder.