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# A4556583 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 6332 41ST CT E
• Price: $599,500
• Zip Code: 34243
• 2225 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IIIA
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• The Statement: Simply a gorgeous home! Situated with a full lake view, this tranquil setting for your forever home is perfect. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths in an open split plan, you can relax in either your living room, in the spacious fami ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: FLORIDA REALTY INVESTMENTS

MLS# A4546476 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4134 63RD TER E
• Price: $589,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 2008 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IIIA
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• AMAZING RESORT-STYLE, MAINTENANCE-FREE LIVING in CASCADES, one of the most exclusive and top 55+ Active Adult Communities in all of SARASOTA! Beyond being well known for its beaches, SARASOTA, nicknamed FLORIDA'S CULTURAL COAST, is a community rich ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: FLORIDA VIP REALTY INC

MLS# A4554210 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4030 65TH PL E
• Price: $570,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 2293 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IIIA
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Inside the beautiful gates of The Cascades at Sarasota, a 55+ community, is a secure and safe beautiful home with 2,293 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This Ventana floor plan has all the features you can imagine calling this your Florida h ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY

MLS# A4556063 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4241 63RD TER E
• Price: $530,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 1874 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IIIC
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Welcome to one of Sarasota's finest retirement communities - Cascades at Sarasota! Centrally located, this gated, secure, maintenance free, active 55+ community is a short drive to beaches, downtown Sarasota, University Town Center, restaurants, heal ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# T3410366 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4109 63RD TER E
• Price: $469,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 1670 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IIIC
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Welcome to The Cascades at Sarasota a sought-after gated 55+, maintenance-free community. This 2 bedroom plus den, and 2 car garage home features 10' ceilings, open floorplan, split bedrooms, brand new premium floors throughout. Kitchen and secondary ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: REDFIN CORPORATION