Deer Creek on Palmer Ranch is a large residential community that is focused on delivering quality of life for neighbors through privacy, security, comfortable home design, and abundant nature preserves. Home shoppers will find nearly 400 single-family residences and about 100 maintenance-free villas at Deer Creek; these are among the most spacious lots in Palmer Ranch.

Privacy and nature are the most notable characteristics of this neighborhood. Almost half of the land has been set aside as nature preserves, and residents get to enjoy 17 lakes. This is one of the most ecologically friendly communities of Palmer Ranch; each home is surrounded by trees and vegetation for maximum privacy and protection from direct sunlight. Some residences have lake views while others are tucked away in natural enclaves.

Most of the single-family residences at Deer Creek are custom-built. This gives potential home buyers a lot to choose from in terms of floor plans. The two-bedroom and two-bathroom villas are built on 1.478 square feet of living space and are usually listed under $250K. Single-family homes featuring three bedrooms start at $360K, but pricing can vary significantly due to the custom-built factor. Homes at Deer Creek tend to be very spacious: A four-bedroom home on a 21,779 square feet lot can be negotiated under $600K.

Deer Creek real estate is highly sought after by home shoppers looking to raise families. This gated community enjoys lots of security and is located in the heart of Palmer Ranch, which means that residents are never far from golf courses, tennis courts, the Sarasota Square Mall, the YMCA, the Legacy Trail, supermarkets, restaurants, and more. Deer Creek is close to Downtown Sarasota and the Siesta Key beaches. The neighborhood is served by Gulf Gate Elementary, Sarasota Middle and Suncoast Polytechnical High of the Sarasota County Public Schools District, and a number of private academies are located nearby.