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University Park HOA and CDD fees

University Park, Manatee County · 34201

Homes in University Park (University Park) pay a median $7,876 a year in HOA dues, about $656 a month, based on 14 listings. Half fall between $5,508 and $8,168. 21% of listings with a known CDD status (14) report one, with a median $1,129 a year collected on the property tax bill.

HOA, median
$7,876/yr
About $656 a month
CDD, median
$1,129/yr
21% of 14 listings have one
Property tax, median
$8,871/yr
Seller's bill; resets after a sale
Monthly, before mortgage
$1,396
HOA + tax at the medians; CDD extra if in the district

What the dues cover

  • Guard - 24 Hour86% of listings
  • Cable TV86% of listings
  • Maintenance Grounds79% of listings
  • Internet71% of listings
  • Escrow Reserves Fund64% of listings
  • Pool50% of listings

Amenities listed: Gated, Fitness Center, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball Court(s), Security, Clubhouse.

University Park cost questions

How much are HOA fees in University Park?

Homes in University Park (University Park) pay a median $7,876 a year in HOA dues, about $656 a month, based on 14 listings. Half fall between $5,508 and $8,168.

Does University Park have a CDD?

Some homes do. 21% of the 14 listings with a known CDD status report one, and 3 gave an amount: a median $1,129 a year (range $966 to $1,401). Listings are a sample, not the district's records, so check the tax bill for the exact home. The CDD is billed on the property tax bill, not by the HOA. Part of it usually pays down bonds that end on a set date, while the operations part continues.

What does it cost each month to own in University Park, before the mortgage?

HOA and property tax come to about $1,396 a month at the medians (property tax median $8,871 a year). Homes in the CDD (21% of listings) add about $94 a month. Insurance and the mortgage come on top. Property tax resets after a sale under Florida's homestead rules, so a buyer's bill can be higher than the seller's.

Where do these numbers come from?

Stellar MLS via Repliers listings in University Park from January 2026 to October 2026: homes for sale now plus closed sales in that period, one data point per address (rentals excluded). Fees are converted to annual figures. Individual homes vary by association and home type, so confirm the exact fee on any home before you make an offer.

Source: Stellar MLS via Repliers, January 2026 to October 2026. Medians from 14 addressesin subdivisions matching “UNIVERSITY PARK”, phases combined. Listing data is reported by listing agents and can be out of date. Updated 2026-10-11.

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