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.

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MLS# A4605943 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 6650 37TH ST E
• Price: $795,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 3411 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IV
• Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4
• Welcome to an unparalleled blend of spacious living and refined comfort, nestled within the established neighborhood of Cascades at Sarasota. This magnificent home, sprawling over 3,411 square feet of living space under air with 5 bedrooms and 4 bat ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: SARABAY REAL ESTATE INC

MLS# T3533407 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 3823 65TH AVE E
• Price: $758,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 2831 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH II
• Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4
• Have you been looking for the perfect sized home in the best location and have been struggling to find it? Look no further! This 5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car garage with pool home is move in ready and waiting for you! You'll love the high ceilings, lots of n ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4609041 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4235 64TH DR E
• Price: $515,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 1980 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IIIA
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Welcome to your future home here in the Cascades of Sarasota, a 55+ community. This wonderful home has almost 2000 sq ft of heated living space. 2 generous size bedrooms, in a split layout, 2 full bathrooms, an office/den with gorgeous wood built-i ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4613000 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 6431 43RD CT E
• Price: $495,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 1796 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IIIA
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to Cascades at Sarasota, a premier over-55 community offering luxurious resort-style living with an array of activities, including Pickleball, Tennis and the Exceedingly Popular Cascades Travel ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY