Over the last few years, home buyers in Southwest Florida have been gradually discovering the North Port housing market. In case you are not familiar with the real estate market in this part of Sarasota County, it has become one of the most promising thanks to development projects such as Wellen Park, which was formerly known as the West Villages. North Port is a great place to live, particularly when you decide to make Heron Creek your new home.

Located about 15 minutes east of Warm Mineral Springs, Heron Creek is a country club and residential golf community that offers significant value. Development of Heron Creek started around 2003; it was put on hold for a few years during the downturn of the American real estate market, but it bounced back with great opportunities for smart buyers.

Heron Creek offers everything from cozy two-bedroom villas that sit along the fairways to four-bedroom homes built next to nature preserves. Many of the properties, which are built in the Mediterranean revival style with some Spanish Colonial details, overlook ponds and lakes. As of May 2021, four-bedroom homes with 2.5 bathrooms, more than 2,100 square feet of interior, and nice water views, started under $410K.

Ever since the Heron Creek golf course started operating, players have been lauding its challenging layout, pristine surroundings, and the top-notch ambiance that can be enjoyed at the clubhouse. In case you are not interested in golf, you can still take advantage of a Heron Creek sports membership so that you can enjoy the tennis courts, swimming pool, sauna, and the modern fitness center. A social membership will allow you to access the Heron’s Roost Grille, the Courtside Cafe, and the fine dining hall.

Heron Creek is surrounded by local attractions such as Blue Ridge Park, the North Port Aquatic Center, Butler Park, Warm Mineral Springs, and the Canine Club Dog Park for pets. You can drive to Caspersen Beach or the Historic Downtown Venice District in less than 35 minutes. As for shopping, Heron Creek has its very own plaza complete with a new Publix supermarket, Walgreens, Walmart Neighborhood Market, and more.