The only LWR 55+ community still selling new construction. SmartHome tech, Manatee County taxes, new-build insurance advantage. The complete all-in monthly cost.
Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch is the only LWR 55+ community where you can still buy new construction — meaning new CBS build, impact windows, full builder warranty, and the best insurance rates in the LWR market. Here's what it actually costs to live here.
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Talk to a Specialist →Annual: ~$17,640. New construction insurance advantage: same home built in 2008 frame construction would cost $150–$250/month more to insure.
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Annual: ~$19,500. Cresswind at this price point delivers Kolter quality with new construction warranty — significant peace of mind over resale LWR alternatives.
Annual: ~$22,044. Premium Cresswind competes directly with entry-level Esplanade on price but without golf overhead — significant non-golf buyer advantage.
Cresswind delivers the best new construction value in Lakewood Ranch — modern Kolter quality, SmartHome tech, and new-build insurance efficiency at HOA levels $700–$800/month below Esplanade. For non-golfers who want new construction in the LWR market, Cresswind is the correct financial choice.
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