Fox Creek Acres

Fox Creek Acres for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34240

Fox Creek Acres is an equestrian community north of Fruitville Road and east of Interstate 75. It is comprised of two neighborhoods—Fox Creek and Fox Creek II. Tucked between them is another equestrian community, Pine Valley Ranches.

Access to these horse-lovers’ havens is via Richardson Road, the corridor immediately north of Fruitville. The dominant lifestyle of Sarasota homes for sale on the eastern flank of these communities notably shifts to golf around the Tatum Ridge golf links.

The two neighborhoods of Fox Creek Acres each has a single main road: Fox Creek Drive in the former and Wagon Wheel Drive in the latter.

Countryside Emblems

Fox Creek Acres was developed starting in the 1970s. In keeping with its equestrian theme, the community was platted with most of its lots at five acres or more in size. Lush tree canopies dominate the acreage and stretches of the road corridors in the community’s neighborhoods, emblematic of countryside living.

A profusion of mossy mature oaks and majestic pines, combine to provide a rustic setting to Fox Creek Acres. There is also a creek cutting across the neighborhoods’ acreage, contributing to a natural habitat attractive for deer, raccoons, opossums, bobcats, and other local wildlife.

The start of Fox Creek Acres’ development in the 1970s came at a time when the Arab oil embargo sparked a roller-coaster ride for real estate till its recovery later in the decade. As this community developed gradually, it offers builds of varying vintage to prospective buyers of Fox Creek Acres’ homes for sale.

Market listings in this community would typically include ranch-style homes perfect for the rustic setting of Fox Creek Acres where other farm animals besides horses are common. The countryside feel of the community’s neighborhoods is very well expressed in the residences’ long driveways and deep setbacks from the road. Property fences of wrought iron alternating with wood paddock fences illustrate the variety of styles and age of homes in Fox Creek Acres.

Family-friendly Setup

Typical sales transactions in the community can start from the $400s‒$500s range for builds in the 1970s with floor plans of between 1,700 square feet and 4,000 square feet designed with two up to seven bedrooms. Ownership of homes built in the 1980s and in the 1990s can change hands on deals worth in the $700s‒$800s price points. These residences feature floor plans ranging from 2,800 to 3,500 square feet designed with four bedrooms.

In addition to its equestrian character, Fox Creek Acres offers owners a quiet, spacious, and refreshing environment. A or B-rated schools, including Tatum Ridge Elementary, McIntosh Middle and Booker High, notably serve the community’s district too.

There are many other local amenities easily accessible to Fox Creek Acres residents. Besides Tatum Ridge Golf Course, the facilities near the community include retail shops, such as a Publix, Target, and Fruitville Grove, a seasonal farmers market. With Interstate 75 just west of the community, convenient access to the Mall at University Town Center is likewise a major advantage of living in Fox Creek Acres.

Fox Creek Acres Homes For Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available in Fox Creek Acres.

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