Riomar

Riomar Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34243

Riomar is a charming, medium-sized community peculiar with its Sarasota address although it is actually under the jurisdiction of (and thus taxed and served by) Manatee County. This community occupies a 297-acre parcel on the northwest quadrant of Tuttle and Whitfield avenues. Around this area are several other neighborhoods offering both new builds and existing residences to prospective buyers of Manatee/Sarasota homes for sale. Some comparables of Riomar homes for sale, in fact, could be found just to the North and East in Barrington Ridge, however they have a Bradenton address.

Just across Tuttle Avenue is the 55+ community of the Cascades of Sarasota. It may be significant for some aspiring buyers to know that Riomar was included as a phase of the Cascades’ master development plan approved by Manatee County. Be that as it may, Riomar operates as a community independent of the Cascades, and the two have separate rules and regulations as spelled out by their respective homeowners associations (HOAs).

Retreat and Rebound

The development and marketing of Riomar real estate for sale began in 2002. Its launch was notably simultaneous with the speculative housing boom that rode on the back of way-too-lax credit of subprime lending that eventually sparked the Great Recession. The community’s developer, Levitt and Sons, as a consequence filed for bankruptcy. Other developers took over though and eventually built out Riomar as the dust of the U.S. economic debacle started to settle and the Sarasota real estate market tracked a strong rebound.

Riomar boasts of a well-developed acreage with 154 residential lots. It flaunts three lakes and lush greenbelts which provide a quiet and refreshing environment for Riomar homes for sale. Convenient for the residents of the community, Riomar provides ingress and egress not only at Tuttle Avenue but also opposite its western periphery on 36th Street East.

A deed-restricted community with no CDD fees, Riomar has formulated reasonable HOA dues to provide its residents with several amenities. Aside from the covering cost of the maintenance of its well-designed landscaping, lakes, and common areas, the fee likewise covers neighborhood security monitoring, Internet connection, and cable TV with 200 digital channels. Also, the HOA fee also pays for lawn irrigation and upkeep of the community pool and its bathhouse.

Vital Stats for Buyers

The residences of Riomar consist of a mix of one- and two-story single family homes, many built with private swimming pools. The market values of Riomar homes for sale are typically quoted from the high $200s up to the $400s, depending on their square footages and vintage. The floor plans of sales listings in this community typically range from 1,865 square feet up to 3,510 square feet designed with three to five bedrooms.

Prospective buyers of both Manatee and Sarasota homes for sale take notice of market opportunities at Riomar because of this community’s convenient location near vital road corridors, such as U.S. 301, University Parkway, and Interstate 75. These roadways are notably portals to various points of interest including those southeast around Lakewood Ranch and southwest in downtown Sarasota.

The construction of the Mall at the University Town Center on University Parkway and I-75, in particular, is one big plus for Riomar homes for sale. Nearer north of the community, a new commercial hub has likewise emerged on the junction of Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70 to further enhance Riomar’s market appeal.

Riomar Homes For Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available in Riomar.

Please contact me if you would like to schedule a tour of any of the listed properties below.

MLS# A4664685 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 3806 67TH TER E
• Price: $745,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 3674 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IV
• Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 4
• Welcome to this beautifully designed 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom two-story home located in the desirable RIOMAR Community. This spacious residence offers a 3-car garage, paver driveway, and elegant double glass entry doors that lead into a stunning foyer w ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: ALIGN RIGHT REALTY SRQ OPULENCE

MLS# A4624308 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 6651 38TH LN E
• Price: $615,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 3329 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IV
• Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3+
• This expansive & spacious 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with several bonus spaces is well located within the RioMar community and offers many attractive features, including a newly resurfaced pool & and soaring 14' ceilings. If you are an investor lookin ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4656525 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 6312 41ST CT E
• Price: $515,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 2219 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IIIA
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Price Improved AND a Brand New Roof! Welcome to this lovely home in The Cascades at Sarasota, an amenity-rich 55+ gated community!This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a den offers comfortable, easy living in a bright and open lay ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICE

MLS# A4664234 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4211 64TH DR E
• Price: $499,900
• Zip Code: 34243
• 1902 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IIIA
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Welcome to this beautifully appointed home in the highly sought-after Cascades at Sarasota, a premier gated 55+ community offering resort-style amenities and true maintenance-free living. From the moment you arrive, the home's charm is evident with i ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

MLS# A4667138 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4235 65TH TER E
• Price: $479,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 2106 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IIIA
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Welcome to your dream home in The Cascades at Sarasota, one of the area's most sought-after 55+ gated communities. This beautifully maintained West Indies floor plan offers over 2,100 square feet of move-in ready living space with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY