A single-builder luxury enclave from Toll Brothers, released in phases — and the village I personally call home, so questions about it get an insider's answer, not a brochure.
Most Lakewood Ranch villages are built out by several production builders at once. Monterey is the exception: Toll Brothers is the sole builder, releasing the community in phases they call collections. The Ardenna Collection starts from $738,995 (2,517-3,958+ sq ft), the Shearwater Collection from $957,995 (3,291-5,403+ sq ft), and the newest Egret Collection — a larger design series that just launched — is anticipated around $1.9M (4,320-5,801+ sq ft). All are single-family, one- and two-story homes with 3-6 bedrooms and 2-7 bathrooms. Lakewood Ranch's own community page puts the village at about 900 total homes.
A representative sample across all three collections — Toll Brothers is still actively releasing phases and updating its plan library, so treat exact specs and availability as directional and confirm current inventory for any plan you're serious about.
| Plan | Collection | Sq Ft | Beds | Baths | Garage | Base Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossi | Ardenna | 2,517+ | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | $738,995 |
| Bearadise | Ardenna | 3,362+ | 5 | 4 | 3 | $868,995 |
| Ballast | Shearwater | 3,291+ | 4-5 | 3-4 | 3 | $957,995 |
| Stoneybrook | Shearwater | 4,528+ | 4-6 | 4-6 | 3 | $1,156,995 |
| Varen | Egret | 5,801+ | 5 | 5-6 | 4 | ~$1.9M (anticipated) |
Important on pricing: every figure above is Toll Brothers' base price for that floor plan only — it does not include the lot premium (which varies significantly by homesite), structural options, or Design Studio selections (flooring, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and more), which together commonly add well into six figures on a home this size. I live in Monterey and can walk you through realistic, all-in pricing for a specific plan and lot — reach out and I'll give you my honest read, not just the sales-office base number.
Per Lakewood Ranch's own official community page, HOA dues in Monterey run $352-$373 per month with maintenance included — a real, sourced figure rather than a guess. What I can't yet point you to is a specific, verified CDD (Community Development District) assessment for Monterey: unlike some of Lakewood Ranch's older villages, Toll Brothers and Lakewood Ranch haven't publicly published a Monterey-specific CDD number as of this writing, and the ranges floating around online for it look like generic Lakewood Ranch-wide estimates rather than figures specific to this village. Since I live here myself, the honest move is to pull the actual current assessment from the county tax roll for a specific address rather than repeat an unverified range — ask me and I will.
Gated, with a clubhouse featuring a lounge and fitness center, a resort-style pool, an event lawn, a fire pit, a pavilion with a grill, an onsite café, tennis and pickleball courts, a dog park, walking trails, and ponds and lakes woven throughout the community. The amenity campus is still under construction along with the rest of Monterey — Toll Brothers anticipates it being substantially complete in late 2027 to early 2028, so buyers moving in before then (myself included) are living in the community ahead of the full amenity package opening.
Monterey's Lakewood Ranch location puts several well-regarded private schools within a short drive, alongside the zoned public options. Here's what I tell buyers with school-age kids — and full disclosure, my own kids attend TCA, so I can speak to it firsthand.
| School | Grades | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy of Sarasota (TCA) | K–12 | 8000 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota | Classical education model, partnered with Hillsdale College. My own kids attend here. |
| Out-of-Door Academy (ODA) | PK–12 | Uihlein Campus (middle/upper school), 5950 Deer Drive, Lakewood Ranch; lower school campuses in Sarasota | Independent, college-preparatory, with three campuses across the Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch area. |
| Lakewood Ranch Christian School | K–8 | 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch | Christian school, the closest private option to Monterey itself. |
For zoned public schools instead, see the full Lakewood Ranch schools guide →.
I live in Monterey, which means questions about a specific collection, lot, or phase release timing get answered from firsthand experience rather than a builder's sales office script. Because Toll Brothers is still actively releasing new phases here, pricing and available inventory shift — worth checking current availability directly before assuming last quarter's numbers still hold.
Toll Brothers is the sole builder in Monterey, which is unusual for Lakewood Ranch — most villages have several builders working side by side. Monterey is being released in phases, or "collections," over time.
As of the most recent releases: the Ardenna Collection starts from $738,995, the Shearwater Collection from $957,995, and the newest Egret Collection is anticipated around $1.9M. All are single-family homes.
No — the prices Toll Brothers advertises are base prices for the floor plan only. They don't include the lot premium (which varies significantly by homesite), structural options, or Design Studio selections (flooring, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and more), which together commonly add well into six figures on a home this size. I live in Monterey and can walk you through realistic all-in pricing for a specific plan and lot — reach out and I'll give you an honest number, not just the sales-office base price.
Per Lakewood Ranch's own official community page, HOA dues in Monterey run $352-$373 per month, with maintenance included. A specific CDD (Community Development District) assessment hasn't been publicly disclosed for Monterey as of this writing — since I live here, ask me and I'll pull the actual current figure from the county tax roll for a specific address rather than guessing at a village-wide number.
Yes, Monterey is gated, with a clubhouse featuring a lounge and fitness center, a resort-style pool, an event lawn, a fire pit, a pavilion with a grill, a café, tennis and pickleball courts, a dog park, walking trails, and ponds and lakes throughout. The amenity campus is still under construction along with the rest of the community, with substantial completion anticipated in late 2027 to early 2028.
Toll Brothers anticipates the amenity campus — clubhouse, resort-style pool, courts, and the rest of the planned amenity package — being substantially complete in late 2027 to early 2028. Buyers moving in before then (as I did) are living in the community while construction continues on the shared amenities.
The Classical Academy of Sarasota (TCA), Out-of-Door Academy's Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch, and Lakewood Ranch Christian School are the three most commonly considered private options for Monterey families. My own kids attend TCA, so I can speak to it firsthand.
Thinking about Monterey? I live here and can walk you through the actual tradeoffs between collections, floor plans, and schools — not just the sales-office pitch.
Toll Brothers' design and finish level across recent Monterey builds — specific selections vary by collection and lot.
Pool, Spa & Outdoor Kitchen
Waterfall-Edge Kitchen Island
Two-Story Great Room & Loft
Primary Suite
Bedroom With Lake Views
Primary Bath
Living Space, Open to the Pool
Bonus Room & Wet Bar
Kitchen & DiningI live in Monterey myself, so I track real resale comps here closely — whether you're weighing a move-up within the community or wondering what your current home could sell for to help fund a new collection, I'll give you a straight answer.
I live in Monterey myself, so whether you're weighing collections here or wondering what your current home could sell for to help fund the move, you'll get a straight answer — usually within a few hours.