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Deer Creek Homes for Sale
🔒 Gated community🏊 Resort-style amenities🎓 Top-rated schools
8
Homes for sale
$690K
Average price
$289
Avg $ / sqft
91
Avg days on market
Welcome to Deer Creek
Welcome to Deer Creek
Deer Creek in Sarasota
Deer Creek is a resort-style community in Sarasota, Florida, built by Arthur Rutenberg Homes between 1989–1992. Buyers choose from villas, single-family homes, all with access to a resort-style amenity campus featuring gated community - guard, deed restrictions, sidewalks, street lights, pool. Families are drawn to Gulf Gate Elementary, Sarasota Middle, Riverview High and quick access to I-75, Waterside and Main Street dining, and the Gulf beaches about 40 minutes west. There are currently 8 homes for sale, with an average list price around $690K.
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Deer Creek Quick Facts
Builder
Arthur Rutenberg Homes
Year Built
1989–1992
Home Types
Villa · SF
Pets
Yesw/ restrictions
Rentals
Yesw/ restrictions
55+
No
CDD
Variesby home
Inside Deer Creek
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Homes For Sale in Deer Creek
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$459,000
DOM: 46•$262/sqft· MLS #MFRA4698629
Villa For Sale
4636 DEER TRAIL BLVD
SARASOTA, 34238
2 bd2 ba1,755 sqft
HOA
$285/mo
CDD
—
Taxes
$4,726.94/yr
Gulf Gate ElementaryRiverview High
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$479,999
DOM: 216•$248/sqft· MLS #MFRA4677582
Villa For Sale
4439 DEER TRAIL BLVD
SARASOTA, 34238
2 bd2 ba1,939 sqft
HOA
$282/mo
CDD
—
Taxes
$4,835.2/yr
Gulf Gate ElementarySarasota MiddleRiverview High
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$528,000
DOM: 61•$276/sqft· MLS #MFRA4693356
Villa For Sale
4444 DEER TRAIL BLVD
SARASOTA, 34238
3 bd2 ba1,911 sqft
HOA
$615/qtr
CDD
—
Taxes
$5,564/yr
Gulf Gate ElementarySarasota MiddleRiverview High
ACTIVE
20
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$630,000
DOM: 9•$268/sqft· MLS #MFRA4701093
Single Family Home For Sale
8338 SHADOW PINE WAY
SARASOTA, 34238
3 bd2 ba2,352 sqft
HOA
$615/qtr
CDD
—
Taxes
$800/yr
Gulf Gate ElementarySarasota MiddleRiverview High
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$639,000
DOM: 168•$274/sqft· MLS #MFRA4684548
Single Family Home For Sale
8684 WOODBRIAR DR
SARASOTA, 34238
3 bd3 ba2,329 sqft
HOA
$615/qtr
CDD
—
Taxes
$4,830.35/yr
Gulf Gate ElementarySarasota MiddleRiverview High
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GATED
15
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$789,000
DOM: 69•$314/sqft· MLS #MFRA4696313
Single Family Home For Sale
4391 MAPLEWOOD LN
SARASOTA, 34238
3 bd3 ba2,513 sqft
HOA
$615/qtr
CDD
—
Taxes
$5,077/yr
Gulf Gate ElementarySarasota MiddleRiverview High
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$999,000
DOM: 122•$311/sqft· MLS #MFRA4690117
Single Family Home For Sale
8615 WOODBRIAR DR
SARASOTA, 34238
3 bd4 ba3,215 sqft
HOA
$615/qtr
CDD
—
Taxes
$9,072/yr
Gulf Gate ElementarySarasota MiddleRiverview High
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$999,900
DOM: 172•$358/sqft· MLS #MFRA4684119
Single Family Home For Sale
8309 SHADOW PINE WAY
SARASOTA, 34238
4 bd3 ba2,790 sqft
HOA
$615/qtr
CDD
—
Taxes
$6,496.25/yr
Gulf Gate ElementarySarasota MiddleRiverview High
Lifestyle
Deer Creek Amenities
Life at Deer Creek
2 of 16 amenities
Clubhouse
Resort Pool
Fitness Center
Spa & Sauna
Lifestyle Director
Walking Trails
Dog Park
Playground
Golf
Tennis
Pickleball
Basketball
Bar / Restaurant
Boating / Water Access
Gated Entry
55+ Community
HOA & lifestyle
What's Included in Deer Creek
Your HOA fees include
Approx. $205–$285/mo
- Guard - 24 Hour
- Common Area Taxes
Community features
◆Gated Community - Guard
◆Deed Restrictions
◆Sidewalks
◆Street Lights
◆Pool
◆Special Community Restrictions
Sarasota County · FL DOE Grades
Deer Creek Assigned Schools
School Report Card
Source: FL Dept. of Education
ABCDF
Middle
High
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Deer Creek FAQs
Is Deer Creek a gated community?+
Gating varies by phase; each listing notes its access. We can confirm for any home you're considering.
What are the HOA & CDD fees?+
HOA dues run around $205–$285/mo and typically cover Guard - 24 Hour, Common Area Taxes. A CDD assessment may also apply and appears on the annual tax bill.
Are pets and rentals allowed?+
Both are generally allowed with restrictions per the Deer Creek community documents — we'll pull the exact rules for any home you're considering.
Who builds in Deer Creek?+
Deer Creek features homes by Arthur Rutenberg Homes.
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About Deer Creek
Life in Deer Creek
Deer Creek is built around an active, resort-style lifestyle. Residents enjoy gated community - guard, deed restrictions, sidewalks, street lights, pool. It's the kind of place where you can start the morning at the fitness center, spend the afternoon by the pool, and meet neighbors at a community event that evening.
HOA, CDD & What's Included
HOA dues in Deer Creek run about $205–$285 per month and typically cover Guard - 24 Hour, Common Area Taxes. Like many Lakewood Ranch communities, a CDD assessment may also apply and shows up on the annual tax bill. We'll walk you through the exact fees for any home you're considering so there are no surprises.
Location & What's Nearby
Set in Sarasota, Deer Creek keeps everyday essentials minutes away — Publix and shopping at Lakewood Ranch, dining at Waterside Place and Main Street, and I-75 for an easy commute toward Sarasota, Bradenton and Tampa. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is roughly a half-hour away, and the white-sand Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key make for an easy day trip.
Schools & the Local Market
Deer Creek is served by Gulf Gate Elementary, Sarasota Middle, Riverview High. With an average list price around $690K and homes selling close to asking, the community remains one of Sarasota's most in-demand addresses. Whether you're buying your first home or right-sizing, our team can share live sold data and help you act quickly when the right home hits the market.
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