Community Comparison
Mallory Park vs. Central Park
Lakewood Ranch · Last reviewed August 2026
Two mid-market Lakewood Ranch communities at the same amenity level, one built by DiVosta and Pulte and one by multiple builders. Central Park starts lower and its CDD range runs wider; the fee tables below are where the choice gets made.
Everything below is drawn from the same fee and community data I keep for every community I track. Fee figures are estimates and vary by lot size and sub-association, so verify the exact numbers for a specific address before you write an offer.
What actually separates them
- On the published estimates, Central Park starts lower on annual carrying cost: roughly $3,350 a year in HOA plus CDD at the low end, against roughly $5,187 for Mallory Park. Both are estimates and vary by lot and sub-association.
- Home types are not the same: Mallory Park offers single family & townhomes, Central Park offers single family.
Side by side
| Mallory Park | Central Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Range | $400s, $1M+ | $300s, $1M+ |
| Home Types | Single Family & Townhomes | Single Family |
| Builder | DiVosta / Pulte | Multiple |
| Amenity Level | Medium | Medium |
| Bedrooms | 2 to 4 | 2 to 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 to 3.5 | 2 to 3 |
| Garage | 2 to 3-Car | 2 to 3-Car |
Fees & flood zone
| Mallory Park | Central Park | |
|---|---|---|
| HOA | $3,977 - $5,047 / year | $2,368 - $4,996 / year |
| CDD (annual) | $1,210 - $2,165 | $982 - $1,666 |
| Est. HOA + CDD per year | $5,187 to $7,212 | $3,350 to $6,662 |
| FEMA Flood Zone | X | X |
HOA and CDD figures are annualized estimates compiled from county property records, published district budgets, and active listing data. The combined line adds the two at their low ends and their high ends, so it is a bracket rather than a quote. Flood zone is the mapped zone for the community, always verify the zone for the specific address. Last reviewed August 2026. Why Florida HOA fees run high and what a CDD actually is.
Amenities
Mallory Park only
- Small-town, connection-first design
- Clubhouse & pool
- Gated entry
- Townhome & single-family options
- Walk to A-rated schools
Central Park only
- Splash park & baseball field
- Two dog parks
- Tennis courts
- Large pavilion & open parkland
- Family-first design
About each one
Lakewood Ranch
Mallory Park
A DiVosta/Pulte village designed for connection, homes arranged to encourage a real neighborhood feel, with a gated entry, clubhouse, and pool, within walking distance of A-rated schools.
Mallory Park detailsLakewood Ranch
Central Park
An established, family-first village built around a big central park, splash pad, ball field, tennis, and two dog parks all inside the neighborhood. Single-family homes across a wide price range.
Central Park detailsQuick answers
Which has lower fees, Mallory Park or Central Park?+
Central Park starts lower. Estimated HOA plus CDD runs $5,187 to $7,212 a year in Mallory Park and $3,350 to $6,662 a year in Central Park. These are estimates and vary by lot size and sub-association, so confirm the figure for a specific address before you rely on it.
Does Mallory Park or Central Park have a CDD?+
Both do. Mallory Park is estimated at $1,210 - $2,165 a year and Central Park at $982 - $1,666 a year, collected on the property tax bill alongside your taxes.
What is the price difference between Mallory Park and Central Park?+
Mallory Park is listed at $400s, $1M+ and Central Park at $300s, $1M+. Those are starting and range estimates that move with the market, homesite, floor plan, and current incentives, so treat them as a bracket rather than a quote.
Are Mallory Park and Central Park in the same area?+
Yes, both are in Lakewood Ranch. That means the same general commute, the same county, and the same broad tax base, so the comparison really is community against community.
Still torn between the two?
Fee tables get you most of the way. The rest is which homesites are actually left, what the current incentives are, and how each community has been holding value, and none of that is published anywhere. Tell me your budget and your must-haves and I will send you the honest read on both, including the one I would steer you away from and why.