The Willow Walk district of Palmetto, which is just north of Ellenton, has become a very attractive place for home buyers looking for brand-new properties in Manatee County. Similar to the nearby Parrish, this part of town has seen substantial building activity in recent years, and this is where you can find very nice homes for reasonable prices in 2020.

The two main developers of Willow Walk are D.R. Horton and Maronda Homes; the former offers models that correspond to the predominant architectural style of Southwest Florida. Maronda Homes has decided to mix things up a little with details typically found in American countryside homes. What you can expect in this neighborhood are comfortable and stylish homes built within the last couple of years, still under builder’s warranty, and with plenty of curb appeal.

Prior to becoming a residential development, Willow Walk used to be mostly farmland and conservation areas with a few ponds. The developers added a couple of lakes to give more homeowners water views; the rest of the homes are surrounded by small nature preserves. Prices start at $232K for a three-bedroom home with two bathrooms built in 2019. Home buyers with large families will find four-bedroom properties with two bathrooms and 1,982 square feet of interior priced under $275K, which is less than the median home prices at nearby Parrish.

There is no doubt that pricing is very attractive at Willow Walk now, but you also have value appreciation to consider. The initial phase of construction included homes priced as low as $207K just two years ago. If you are looking to build equity in the near future, this neighborhood is definitely worth evaluating. You will also like the convenience of not having to drive into Palmetto to shop at Publix; the Parkwood Square shopping center is a just a breezy drive away. When you want to drive to Holmes Beach, you will not spend more than 30 minutes on the road.