If you follow the real estate market in and around Manatee County, you probably know Parrish as a place where residential and commercial development has been very active in recent years. Not surprisingly, median home prices in Parrish have climbed all the way to $302K in 2020, and they are expected to increase at least another percentage point this year. While a lot of attention is being paid to Parrish, smart home buyers are looking at new construction opportunities on the periphery, and Silverstone in Palmetto is a perfect example.

Silverstone is part of the Express brand of neighborhoods developed by D.R. Horton, a national home builder whose Lakewood Ranch villages stand out for their stylish architecture and family-friendly amenities. Located north of Mendoza Road and west of I-75, Silverstone is a fairly large neighborhood in the Willow Walk district of Palmetto, not far from Ellenton and Parrish. Construction started in late 2017 with a few attractive models that combine Mediterranean revival architecture with a touch of Caribbean style; in 2020, you can find three-bedroom homes listed for less than $224K, thus making Silverstone one of the best deals you can find in Manatee County.

When you take into account everything that D.R. Horton has packed into Silverstone, you will realize why this is such as great opportunity. First of all, this is a builder known for its quality work; second, you can get extras such as granite countertops in the kitchen, energy-efficient appliances, spacious floor plans, and screened Florida rooms overlooking ponds or greenbelt spaces. Finally, D.R. Horton is also building a swimming pool, a clubhouse, playground, and walking trails.

In early 2020, a four-bedroom home with two bathrooms and more than 1,800 square feet of living space was listed for $253K; we are talking about a home built in the same year it went on the market. With 10 floor plans selected for the initial phase, you will not have to worry about Silverstone looking like a cookie-cutter neighborhood. You have a choice of three shopping centers anchored by Publix supermarkets less than 10 minutes away, but you will probably get a lot of shopping done at the nearby Ellenton Premium Outlets. When taking the family on a weekend trip, driving to Holmes Beach will take you about 40 minutes.