Crystal Lakes

Crystal Lakes Homes for Sale – Palmetto, Florida 34221

Crystal Lakes is a charming community in Palmetto developed starting around 2008. It was one early offspring of national builders gravitating to north Manatee where lower land values helped create a sound foundation for the housing recovery in the area after the Great Recession.

This community’s location is one that certainly won’t escape notice from developers, as well as prospective buyers of Palmetto homes for sale. Crystal Lakes’ parcel spreads on the northeast quadrant of 69th Street East and Buffalo Road just east of Interstate 75, right at the crossroads to portals of the life and leisure centers in the southwest Florida region.

Several lagoons and lakes are the water features that do justice to this community’s name and provide a placid backdrop to many of the homes for sale in Crystal Lakes. Lush greenbelts and woodlands buffer most of the residences in this community that overall projects a hospitable, natural setting.

Comforting Environment

Amidst this laid-back environment, residents of Crystal Lakes can enjoy leisurely walks on the property’s nature trail or go fishing at the largest and centerpiece lake of the property. There is a playground for the kids, as well as a gazebo and benches to relish the serene lake views of the community.

Comforting for homeowners and reassuring for prospective buyers, the Crystal Lakes acreage is outside of the flood zone map, and thus, no flood insurance cost convey to the community’s residences. Crystal Lakes has no CDD fees and charges one of the lowest HOA dues amongst Manatee communities.

Top Builders’ Masterpieces

Exploring purchase opportunities in Crystal Lakes would revolve around builds of two leading national builders: Scottsdale, Arizona-based Taylor Morrison and Arlington, Texas-based D.R. Horton. Taylor Morrison built the first homes in this community, with D.R. Horton building it out with its one- and two-story home designs sometime in 2016.

Price quotes in this community typically start from the $200s for resale, pre-owned residences with floor areas of 1,275 to 2,379 square feet. Crystal Lakes homes for sale with floor plans upwards of 2,500 square feet command pricing in the $300s. Besides their affordability, sales-listed the residences at Crystal Lakes have a common thread in the comfort and open feel that these dwellings provide.

Commercial Growth Picks Up

Significantly, commercial real estate development has picked up in Palmetto in the wake of the new communities established in its area. A short distance north of Crystal Lakes, the commercial hub Gateway Commons anchored on a Publix is set for a fall 2018 inauguration. A Detwiler’s Farm Market has also entered the Palmetto market this year, no doubt drawn by the growth of potential customers in and around Crystal Lakes’ locality.

These newcomers are in addition to existing shopping centers in north Manatee such as the Parkwood Square southeast of Crystal Lakes. Located off the junction of Erie Road and U.S.301, this shopping hub is also anchored on a Publix.

Driving either north or south of Crystal Lakes via Interstate 75 leads to myriads of lifestyle activity centers. Amongst the life and leisure destinations easily accessible from Crystal Lakes are St. Pete, Tampa, Bradenton and Sarasota, which all help shape demand on homes for sale in Crystal Lakes.

Crystal Lakes Homes for Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available at Crystal Lakes.

Please contact me if you would like to schedule a tour of any of the listed properties below.

MLS# A4639337 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5809 71ST ST E
• Price: $499,500
• Zip Code: 34221
• 2889 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CRYSTAL LAKES II
• Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2+
• Welcome home!!! This stunning property is a must see and has it all! Home is situated on a premium lot in the beautiful Crystal Lakes, there is beautiful farm land to the back and left side which allows for tranquility and extra privacy! Once insi ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: FINE PROPERTIES

MLS# A4632571 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 7005 57TH TER E
• Price: $424,900
• Zip Code: 34221
• 2889 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CRYSTAL LAKES II
• Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2+
• Do you have a large household or simply need additional space? You are certain to love this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home situated on the largest and quietest cul-de-sac lot in the desirable Crystal Lakes II community! This two-story gem offers a layo ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: TNG REAL ESTATE