Canoe Creek, Parrish FL: Gated Neal Community with No CDD, Guide & Video Tour

By Linda Reynolds, Broker, Reynolds Realty Gulf Coast (License #BK3021695) · Updated November 2026

Canoe Creek is one of the newer gated communities in Parrish, and one of the few with no CDD fee. I drove through it for the tour above, from the gated entrance past the ponds, the lakeside picnic shelter and street after street of Neal homes. Read on for what you need to know, and for the bigger picture see my Parrish, FL area guide.

Where is Canoe Creek?

Canoe Creek is on the right side of Golf Course Road, about a mile from Fort Hamer Road in north Parrish. Its neighbors include the North River Ranch villages of Brightwood, Riverfield and Wildleaf. From here you’re close to:

• The Fort Hamer Bridge, a short drive across the Manatee River to Lakewood Ranch
• Fort Hamer Park and its boat ramp on the river
• Publix and the shops along US-301, and Ellenton Premium Outlets
• I-75 by Moccasin Wallow Road for Tampa, Bradenton and Sarasota

Amenities and lifestyle

The heart of Canoe Creek is its amenity center, with a lagoon-style pool and spa, a clubhouse with a kitchen and a 24-hour fitness center, pickleball courts, a fire pit and two dog parks. The villa section has its own pool, and a picnic shelter with grills sits by one of the ponds. Walking trails wind around the lakes, the community is golf-cart friendly, and an on-site lifestyle director plans events so it’s easy to meet your neighbors.

Homes in Canoe Creek

Neal Communities builds Canoe Creek in three series. The Cruise series has villas and smaller single-family homes of about 1,400 to 3,000 square feet. The Cove series runs about 1,900 to 3,400 square feet, and the Coastal series has the largest homes, about 2,600 to 4,400 square feet, many with three-car garages. Designs are American coastal and modern farmhouse, and many homesites back up to ponds or preserve.

In 2026, villas and smaller homes have sold from about $355,000 to $400,000, mid-size single-family homes mostly from about $500,000 to $650,000, and large Coastal homes from about $800,000 to $985,000. A 3-bedroom home on Old Creek Court sold for $500,000 in June 2026.

HOA, CDD and schools

Canoe Creek has no CDD fee, which can save buyers thousands of dollars a year compared with many newer Parrish communities. The HOA is billed quarterly, and recent listings have shown about $430 to $765 a quarter depending on the section; it covers the amenities, common grounds and management, and villa fees include more exterior care. To understand associations better, read HOAs, CDDs and 55+ Communities in Manatee County.

According to the builder, Canoe Creek is served by Annie Lucy Williams Elementary, Buffalo Creek Middle and Parrish Community High in the School District of Manatee County. Verify current school assignments for any address before you buy.

Buying or selling in Canoe Creek

Because Neal Communities is still selling new homes here, resale homes compete with the builder. Compare the upgrades, lot and lanai a resale home already has against the price of building new, and check the flood zone, since some lots near the ponds are in zone AE. I’ll help you price against the right comparisons and prepare so you can buy or sell with confidence. Comparing nearby communities? See Silverleaf, Forest Creek and Rivers Reach.

Canoe Creek questions people ask

Where is Canoe Creek in Parrish?

Canoe Creek is off Golf Course Road in Parrish, FL 34219, near Fort Hamer Road and the Fort Hamer Bridge. The model center is at 13427 Old Creek Court, and I-75 is reached by Moccasin Wallow Road or US-301.

Who builds Canoe Creek?

Neal Communities. Homes have been built since about 2020 in three series, Cruise, Cove and Coastal, with new homes still selling in the later phases.

Does Canoe Creek have a CDD?

No. Canoe Creek listings consistently note no CDD fee, which is less common for a newer Parrish community. Confirm with the property tax bill for the specific home.

How much is the HOA in Canoe Creek?

The HOA is billed quarterly. Recent listings have shown about $430 to $765 a quarter, depending on the section and home. Ask for the current fee schedule before you buy.

What do homes cost in Canoe Creek?

In 2026, homes have sold from about $355,000 for villas and smaller homes to about $985,000 for the largest new coastal-style homes, with many sales between $500,000 and $650,000.

Is Canoe Creek a 55+ community?

No. Canoe Creek has no age restriction. It has a lifestyle director and plenty of activities, so it draws all ages, including many retirees.