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

• 4134 63RD TER E
• Price: $650,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 2008 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IIIA
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Spectacular LAKE VIEW home, located in the prestigious community of CASCADES! This is guard-gated, maintenance-free, and has been admired as one of the most exclusive and top 55+ Active Adult Communities in Sarasota, Florida, and continues to inspir ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: FLORIDA VIP REALTY INC

MLS# A4542565 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4042 65TH PL E
• Price: $539,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 2143 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IIIA
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Beautiful Cascades! This 2BR/2BA + den is ready for new owner. Den could easily be converted to 3rd bedroom. Open floor plan has Bamboo and tile flooring throughout. Extras include crown molding, chair ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# A4547733 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4211 63RD TER E
• Price: $499,000
• Zip Code: 34243
• 1683 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH IIIC
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• VERY WELL KEPT ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME, PRIVATE SETTING WITH 2 CAR GARAGE IN 55yr PLUS GATED COMMUNITY .TILE THROUGHOUT WITH CARPETED BEDROOMS. BREAKFAST NOOK ,BONUS ROOM DEN.SCREENED PATIO. HURRICANE SHUTTERS - COMMUNITY POOL, BEAUTIFUL CLUBHO ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MEADOWS REALTY GROUP INC