Single-Family (Express & Preferred Series)
- Square feet
- 1,500 – 3,200 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 3–6 bed / 2–4 bath
Approximate price range
Wide range of sizes across D.R. Horton's series. Newer phases tend to have more premium options available.
Lakewood Ranch, FL · Manatee County · 34211
Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch
One of the largest new communities in LWR, still building out.
Star Farms is one of the newest and largest communities in Lakewood Ranch, still actively under construction. When fully built out, it'll house over 4,000 homes across multiple phases. D.R. Horton is the primary builder. The community is designed around multiple amenity centers spread throughout, so each section of the development gets its own pool and rec facilities. A great option for buyers who want newer construction and don't mind living in a community that's still growing.
Written by Sekina Probasco, REALTOR®, eXp Realty · June 2026 · Photography by Gulf Coast Realty Media
What Star Farms is like at a glance
- Location
- Manatee County · 34211
- Builder
- D.R. Horton (primary) + others
- Gated
- Yes, gated
- Homes
- 4,000+ planned at full build-out
- Golf
- None
- Type
- Large master-planned, family-friendly
The home styles you'll find in Star Farms
Here's what you'll typically find available in Star Farms. Text me for what is actually on the market right now.
Inventory moves daily. Text me for current active listings in Star Farms and what they are actually going for.
Amenities and everyday life in Star Farms
Multi-Phase Amenities
- Multiple pool and recreation centers planned across phases
- Pickleball, tennis, and sports courts
- Fitness centers
- Dog parks and green spaces
Coming Online
- Additional amenity centers being completed as phases are built out
- Community trails and natural areas
What makes Star Farms stand out
- Newest community in LWR with the lowest new-construction prices in the master plan
- Multiple amenity centers so you're never far from a pool or courts
- Still under active construction, opportunity to buy early in later phases
- Large variety of home sizes and floor plans
Schools your kids would be zoned for
School assignments can change as districts re-zone. Always confirm at the specific street address before relying on the assignment.
2025–2026
- Elementary: Gullett Elementary (A-rated)
- Middle: Dr. Mona Jain Middle (A-rated)
- High: Lakewood Ranch High
Who tends to be happy in Star Farms
- Buyers who want new construction at lower LWR price points
- Families who don't mind living in a community that's still building out
- Investors looking at pre-close or early-phase opportunities
- Anyone who wants LWR's master plan quality and A-rated schools without a premium community fee
HOA and CDD fees in Star Farms
On top of your mortgage and property taxes, here is what Star Farms asks of you every month, and who takes care of the outside of your home.
- CDD, Star Farms carries one. It is an infrastructure assessment collected on your annual property tax bill rather than on the HOA invoice, which is why it catches people by surprise. The line on your tax bill is the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District assessment rather than a numbered community CDD. That district covers most of Lakewood Ranch, and it is why a builder can tell you there is no CDD here and still be right while an assessment arrives anyway. It usually carries two parts, one for operations and one for the bond that paid to put the infrastructure in the ground.
- Lawn and exterior upkeep, Star Farms is a maintenance free community. Lawn care is bundled into your HOA dues, so your weekends are not spent mowing.
- What the HOA covers, the clubhouse, the resort pool, the fitness center, the dog park, the playground, tennis courts, pickleball courts, the on site bar and cafe, lawn and grounds maintenance.
Fees shift by home type and they change year to year, so I would rather give you real numbers than a guess. Once you find a place in Star Farms you love, I will pull the current estoppel and we will look at the exact figures for that home together.
Villages people compare with Star Farms
Most buyers look at a few before they decide. These are the ones closest to Star Farms on lifestyle and price.
StillwaterLennar's newest LWR village, executive and manor homes.Solera at Lakewood RanchNewer construction, gated, great value inside LWR.Woodleaf HammockPreserve-surrounded living at a mid-range LWR price.Central Park at Lakewood RanchOne of LWR's established family neighborhoods, big park, great vibe.Greenbrook at Lakewood RanchOne of LWR's most family-friendly established neighborhoods.Lorraine LakesOne of LWR's biggest amenity packages, and no golf fee attached.
Curious about Star Farms?
Send me a quick text or drop the address you're looking at. I'll put together current comps, any active listings in Star Farms, and answer whatever you're wondering about.