About Parrish's Forest Creek

Forest Creek is located on US Hwy 301 south of the town of Parrish. This new community was developed by Neal Communities. As with all his communities, nature was left in tact. The mature trees were not just plowed down to make room for another development, Pat takes the time to build the community around the existing nature. For this, his developments are my favorites.

Forest Creek consists of three collections they are as follows:

Creekside Collection - This collection consists of maintanance free living. There are six different floor plans to choose from.

Oak Hill Collection - This collection consists of single family homes, there are eight floor plans to choose from.

Townhome Collection - This collection consists of the townhouses, there are three floor plans to choose from.

Amenities include:

Bird Rookery

Observation Gazebos

Nature Trails

10 acre lake

Community Gathering Area with pool and spa

Finally builders are starting to build affordable housing. The Rose Cottage is 1200 sq ft, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with a 1 1/2 car garage attached in the back.

You have your choice of 3 different elevations. This is truly a charming Key West style home that must be seen to be appreciated.

CDD fees for the Rose Cottage are as follows:

CDD Bonded Improvement Fee is $729.64 and will be billed on your annual property tax bill

CDD Operations and Maintenance Fee is estimated at $699.82 per year. This covers the maintenance of the lakes, common areas, recreation facilities, community pool, fitness center, gated entries and non potable water for your irrigation system and is paid annnually on your tax bill.

Homeowners Association is $86.80 per year and this fee covers administration and management of the community.

Basic Cable is $400.32 per year

HOA Capital Contribution is $487.12 a one time fee equal to the then current HOA regular assessment plus cable. Payable at closing.

REMEMBER - these fees are what is being quoted today we always need to double check prices and fees when you are ready to purchase.

Gull Cottage is a charming Key West style home which is 1,648 sq ft, 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths and a 11/2 car garage. The garage is situated behind the house to maintain the charm of the Key West style.

I have to commend Neal Communities for providing affordable housing. This home starts at $153,900, but be aware that the builder reserves the right to change the prices at any time, so don't delay. There are only 63 lots available for these charming homes.

CDD fees for Gull Cottage is as follows:

CDD Bonded Improvement Fee is $729.64 and will be billed on your annual property tax bill

CDD Operations and Maintenance Fee is estimated at $699.82 per year. This covers the maintenance of the lakes, common areas, recreation facilities, community pool, fitness center, gated entries and non potable water for your irrigation system and is paid annnually on your tax bill.

Homeowners Association is $86.80 per year and this fee covers administration and management of the community.

Basic Cable is $400.32 per year

HOA Capital Contribution is $487.12 a one time fee equal to the then current HOA regular assessment plus cable. Payable at closing.

REMEMBER - these fees are what is being quoted today we always need to double check prices and fees when you are ready to purchase.

The Lake Cottage consists of 1,419 square feet, 2 stories with 2 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths and a 1 1/2 car garage.

This charming Key West style home resides in the new section just opened in Forest Creek. Prices start at $136,900 for this model, The builder reserves the right to change prices at any time without prior notice so you will want to grab yours quick before those prices start to rise.

CDD fees for the cottages are as follows:

CDD Bonded Improvement Fee is $729.64 and will be billed on your annual property tax bill

CDD Operations and Maintenance Fee is estimated at $699.82 per year. This covers the maintenance of the lakes, common areas, recreation facilities, community pool, fitness center, gated entries and non potable water for your irrigation system and is paid annnually on your tax bill.

Homeowners Association is $86.80 per year and this fee covers administration and management of the community.

Basic Cable is $400.32 per year

HOA Capital Contribution is $487.12 a one time fee equal to the then current HOA regular assessment plus cable. Payable at closing.

REMEMBER - these fees are what is being quoted today we always need to double check prices and fees when you are ready to purchase.

The Blue Sky is a beautiful home which consists of 2,132 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage. The prices start at $202,900 but the builder reserves the right to change the prices without prior notice so don't delay purchasing your new home today.

This section of Forest Creek just opened this past weekend, judging buy the volume of people that were there, these lots won't last long. It is clear to see that this is just what our buyers have been waiting for, affordable housing.

Gull Cottage is a charming Key West style home which is 1,648 sq ft, 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths and a 11/2 car garage. The garage is situated behind the house to maintain the charm of the Key West style.

I have to commend Neal Communities for providing affordable housing. This home starts at $153,900, but be aware that the builder reserves the right to change the prices at any time, so don't delay. There are only 63 lots available for these charming homes.

CDD fees for Gull Cottage is as follows:

CDD Bonded Improvement Fee is $729.64 and will be billed on your annual property tax bill

CDD Operations and Maintenance Fee is estimated at $699.82 per year. This covers the maintenance of the lakes, common areas, recreation facilities, community pool, fitness center, gated entries and non potable water for your irrigation system and is paid annnually on your tax bill.

Homeowners Association is $86.80 per year and this fee covers administration and management of the community.

Basic Cable is $400.32 per year

HOA Capital Contribution is $487.12 a one time fee equal to the then current HOA regular assessment plus cable. Payable at closing.

REMEMBER - these fees are what is being quoted today we always need to double check prices and fees when you are ready to purchase.

PARRISH - Luxury home builder Pat Neal attracted a blaze of publicity when he recently began selling Key West-style cottages in a gated community for just $122,900.

The homes drew plaudits from local politicians worried about a shortage of affordable housing.. More than a 1,000 people flocked to Neal's Forest Creek community to view the homes the weekend after the launch.

But the jaw-dropping price lasted only three weeks.  read more....

What is luxury home builder Pat Neal up to?

He attracted a lot of press when he started selling Key West-style cottages in a gated community-Forrest Creek for just $122,900. The homes drew accolades from those worried about a shortage of affordable housing, but after just three weeks prices have increased 10%. Since the launch on Feb. 28, the builder has twice raised prices, adding $13,000 to the cost of the homes. In a real estate market where prices are falling, it's hard to believe.

The prices are likely to continue rising. Neal said he wants to increase the price to around $150,000 before offering the homes in other communities. "We are trying to see if we can sell the homes close to a normal price so we can have some return," Neal said. "A new line of homes always has an exciting price level and the expectation that prices will go up." The plan is to build 70 of the lower-cost homes, covering about one-quarter of the total unsold lots in Forest Creek.

Since the launch, the company has sold 25 homes. It is said that fear of rising construction costs may be behind the decision to raise prices. Mr. Neal may need to plan ahead for that possibility and also may want to slow the pace a bit and actually deliver a few of these properties.

We wonder if Neal's plan to continue raising the price of the homes may attract speculators. Banks may also be reluctant to finance purchases on homes that are significantly more expensive than the same home that sold a few weeks earlier. We all remember those days!

Even at the new price, the homes remain well below the $160,000 level that Manatee County designates as affordable. This is one product and community to keep your eye on!

This beautiful home consists of 2,132 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage. The prices start at $202,900 but the builder reserves the right to change the prices without prior notice so don't delay purchasing your new home today.

This section of Forest Creek just opened this past weekend, judging buy the volume of people that were there, these lots won't last long. It is clear to see that this is just what our buyers have been waiting for, affordable housing.

For more informationand to schedule a time to see this beautiful home, call 941-723-0017 and we will be happy to assist. Don't forget that it costs you NOTHING to use your own agent so that you're fully represented when you do decide to purchase! Our commission is paid for by the builder and is already included in the price of the home! It just makes sense to have your own agent!