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Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch — #1 Selling Community Buyer’s Guide
Star Farms Lakewood Ranch #1 selling 2025, 1,300 acres gated, DRH + Homes by WestBay + Perry + John Cannon, Resort Club 27K sqft, from mid-$300s TH to $2M+, Saddlestone Phase 1 300 lots. Ryan Brown FL BK3626873.
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Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch — #1 Selling Community Buyer’s Guide
Star Farms at a Glance
Developer: Forestar Group · Status: #1 selling community in Lakewood Ranch (2025, confirmed Feb 2026) · Size: 1,300 acres (expanding with Saddlestone) · Type: Gated · Builders: D.R. Horton (primary), Homes by WestBay, Perry Homes, John Cannon Homes, AR Homes, Lee Wetherington Homes · Product: Townhomes, paired villas, SFR, luxury estate · Floor plans: 1,463–3,975+ sqft (DRH), estate homes to 5,000+ sqft (custom) · Series: Express, Freedom, Emerald (DRH); WestBay mid-to-upper; custom luxury · Entry: Mid-$300s (townhomes/villas) · Range: $400s–$2M+ · Schools: Manatee County Schools — Lake Manatee K-8 adjacent (K-5 open, middle 2026) · Location: Northeast Lakewood Ranch, Manatee County · Saddlestone: New neighborhood within Star Farms, Phase 1 now selling, 300 homesites
#1 Selling in Lakewood Ranch 2025
Star Farms outsold every other individual village in the entire 23,000-acre Lakewood Ranch master plan in 2025. This is not a marketing claim — it was confirmed by Forestar Group in a public announcement February 5, 2026. The reason is straightforward: more home per dollar than anywhere else in the master plan, combined with the most extensive resort amenity package of any single village.
Resort Club — 27,000 Sqft
The Resort Club is Star Farms’ signature amenity — a 27,000-square-foot clubhouse with The Palm Bar (pool bar and restaurant), fitness center, performance center, and event spaces. Combined with Adventure Retreat (splash zone), Cabana Corner, Junction Place (coffee and fitness), resort pools, spa, and sports courts, Star Farms has the most comprehensive amenity campus of any village currently building in Lakewood Ranch.
D.R. Horton All-Concrete-Block
Every D.R. Horton home at Star Farms uses all-concrete-block construction on both the first and second floors. This is a meaningful build-quality distinction — most Florida production builders use concrete block only on the first floor and wood frame on upper levels. Star Farms DRH homes also include smart home automation as standard, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and washer/dryer.
Multiple Builder Tiers
The addition of Homes by WestBay (mid-to-upper tier) and Perry Homes (estate) in 2025 expanded Star Farms beyond the DRH product range. John Cannon Homes and AR Homes bring fully custom product. This range — from mid-$300s townhomes to $2M+ custom estates — within one gated community is unusual in any Florida master plan.
Saddlestone — Phase 1 Now Selling
Saddlestone is the newest addition to the Star Farms footprint, launched 2026. Phase 1 offers 300 homesites at the northeastern edge of the community. Early-phase positioning in the #1 selling Lakewood Ranch village, with lake and preserve homesite options.
Lake Manatee K-8 — Adjacent
Lake Manatee K-8 School is located directly adjacent to Star Farms — K-5 currently open, with the middle school component expected to open in 2026. Having a K-8 school within walking distance of a Lakewood Ranch village is rare and a meaningful family-buyer differentiator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Star Farms the #1 selling community in Lakewood Ranch?
Yes — confirmed by Forestar Group on February 5, 2026. Star Farms was the #1 selling overall community in Lakewood Ranch based on new home sales in 2025. Saddlestone, the new neighborhood within Star Farms, is now also actively selling (Phase 1: 300 homesites). This makes Star Farms + Saddlestone the most active new construction address in the entire master plan.
What builders are at Star Farms?
D.R. Horton is the primary builder (the #1 homebuilder in America since 2002, all-concrete-block construction, smart home standard, from mid-$300s townhomes to $700K+ single-family). Homes by WestBay was added in 2025 for the mid-to-upper tier. Perry Homes builds estate product within Star Farms. John Cannon Homes and AR Homes offer luxury custom within the community. Lee Wetherington Homes also builds at Star Farms. Register with Own Luxury Homes® before your first contact with any Star Farms builder.
What amenities does Star Farms have?
Star Farms has one of the most extensive amenity packages of any single village in Lakewood Ranch. The Resort Club is a 27,000-square-foot clubhouse. The Palm Bar is the community’s resident pool bar and restaurant. Adventure Retreat is a splash-zone complex. Cabana Corner is a shaded pool area. Junction Place is a fitness and social hub. Additionally: performance fitness center, coffee shop, basketball court, baseball field, beach volleyball, four-square courts, resort-style pools, spa, pickleball and tennis courts, trails, dog parks, and a Lifestyle Director on staff. These amenities are accessible by golf cart within the community.
What is Saddlestone at Star Farms?
Saddlestone is a new neighborhood within Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch, now selling as of early 2026. Phase 1 includes 300 homesites. It expands Star Farms beyond its original 1,300-acre footprint, bringing additional product options and early-phase pricing to the #1 selling community in Lakewood Ranch. Saddlestone sits at the northeastern edge of Star Farms with lake and preserve views.
| Factor | Detail |
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| Location | See community at a glance section above |
| Price range | Contact Own Luxury Homes® for current pricing |
| School district | Verify by specific address — boundaries change in fast-growing markets |
| HOA / CDD | Request full disclosure before any offer |
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