Sanctuary Cove

Sanctuary Cove New Homes for Sale – Palmetto, Florida 34221

Sanctuary Cove Estates is a riverside development on the prime southeast quadrant of U.S. 301 and 6th Street East in Palmetto. It occupies 211 acres which abut the campus of Feld Entertainment to the east and the Manatee River towards south.

WCI Communities is building the first residences in this property where the original plans set in 2005 aimed for the construction of 950‒1,100 residences, including condo units in a 12-story riverfront building, four-story townhouses, and 266 single-family homes.

The planned development also included 200,000 square feet of commercial space on the property’s U.S. 301 frontage. However, the entire project, estimated to cost $1 billion, was mothballed because of the Great Recession.

New Homes on the Market

Development work in the property was revived in 2017, and in the fourth quarter of the year, WCI bought 56 lots at Sanctuary Cove for starters. This Bonita Springs-based builder, now under the banner of top U.S. builder Lennar Corp., said it will be building on a total 176 home sites, including 66 lots on the riverfront.

Quite apt to its location, Sanctuary Cove homes for sale feature coastal-themed exteriors. Prospective buyers in this community can choose from nine WCI floor plans at prices between the $300s and the $700s.

This builder showcased two of these designs in the 2018 Sarasota Manatee Parade of Homes. One of these models, the Boretto, was adjudged best overall in its category in this annual showcase and was also cited as best in architectural detail, master suite and kitchen.

This residence comes with a floor area of 2,644 square feet, designed with four bedrooms including a luxurious master suite with a Jack and Jill bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet. Its award-winning kitchen is a chef’s delight with its GE® stainless steel appliances, double-wall oven, gas cooktop, and quartz countertops. The pricing of this one-story home starts from the upper $400s.

Varied Lineup Offered

WCI also entered in the annual Sarasota‒Manatee home showcase its San Remo model, a 2,250-square-foot residence priced starting from the high $300s. It features a spacious master suite plus two additional bedrooms and a flex space which can be converted into guest room. This home design and the Boretto have a two-car garage, and a separate garage for golf carts are also provided in the larger floor plans.

One of the larger options that prospective buyers of Palmetto homes for sale can check out is WCI’s two-story Asti. It has a floor plan measuring 2,725 square feet and features three bedrooms, four baths and a half bath.

Buyers with lesser requirements, on the other hand, can consider WCI’s Grand Cayman offered at Sanctuary Cove. This ranch-style home features three bedrooms, two baths and a half-bath within a floor area of 1,962 square feet.

Perks of Riverfront Living

Sanctuary Cove’s amenities all but naturally include a community marina with 210 boat slips plus six boat lifts. Future residents can also expect other perks of living in this development, such as 24-hour security, a resort-style swimming pool, and an 8,600-square-foot clubhouse. The perks it offer include a game room, fitness center, Internet café, event space and, of course, scenic harbor views.

Sanctuary Cove likewise provides a beach area for its homeowners. Additionally, its residents are only a short drive away from world-class Gulf beaches like those in Anna Maria Island. Siesta Key and its pristine white sands aren’t too far either. This community is also conveniently located near several parks and nature preserves, as well as popular shopping and dining venues not only in Palmetto but also in Bradenton.

Sanctuary Cove New Homes for Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available at Sanctuary Cove.

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

MLS# A4563406 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 1509 4TH ST E
• Price: $1,950,000
• Zip Code: 34221
• 3433 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SANCTUARY COVE
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4
• Pre-Construction. To be built. To be built. Welcome to laid back luxury living in Water's Edge at Sanctuary Cove - Manatee County's newest Waterfront Boating Community on the Manatee River! This custom designed great room floor plan from Vision Homes ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: FINE PROPERTIES

MLS# A4551597 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 2105 4TH ST E
• Price: $1,899,900
• Zip Code: 34221
• 3550 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SANCTUARY COVE
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4+
• Pre-Construction. To be built. Are you looking for a home with a dock for your boat? You have found it! Water's Edge at Sanctuary Cove is a boating community on the Manatee River. This gated community features a private riverfront sand beach, kayak/c ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4543333 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 1614 4TH ST E
• Price: $1,886,200
• Zip Code: 34221
• 3200 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SANCTUARY COVE
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3+
• Pre-Construction. To be built. Lee Wetherington Homes award winning Mainstay plan is the ultimate in luxury living. This elegant 3200 square foot plan is the perfect layout. 3 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms including a sumptuous owners retreat. P ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: LEE WETHERINGTON REALTY

MLS# A4562602 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 510 16TH AVE E
• Price: $1,249,000
• Zip Code: 34221
• 2250 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SANCTUARY COVE
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2+
• Boater and Water Enthusiasts Dream home!!! -- Welcome to 510 16th Ave E! -- This property is located in the Luxurious Marina Community called Sanctuary Cove, a maintenance free community. This home is new in April 2021, not even two years old! What ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER

MLS# A4560413 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 2205 5TH ST E
• Price: $1,099,900
• Zip Code: 34221
• 2250 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SANCTUARY COVE
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2+
• ~ A BOATER'S PARADISE ! ~ Sanctuary Cove is a newer luxury gated waterfront subdivision with a resort sized 8600 sf Clubhouse for you to participate in an array of friendly social gatherings. The convenient location allows you to head out from your p ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: WAGNER REALTY

MLS# A4557150 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 1709 4TH ST E
• Price: $580,000
• Zip Code: 34221
• 0.34 Acres
• Vacant Land ready to build your dream home on the Manatee River Final phase of lots now released starting at $400,000! Pick your lot, pick your Builder! Welcome to laid back luxury living in Water's Edge at Sanctuary Cove - Manatee County's newest Wa ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: FINE PROPERTIES