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University Place

University Place Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34201

University Place is a gated community in the northeast corner of Cooper Creek Boulevard and Honore Avenue. It is one of the 32 satellite neighborhoods of the well-established University Park Country Club development of the Neal and Pasold families.

University Place spreads over 150 acres with plenty of open spaces and common areas. Within the property are 16 ponds, two nature trails, a children’s playground, and a lighted tennis court. University Place features two separate community centers with a full range of recreational facilities including heated swimming pools, spa, outdoor kitchens, and fitness room.

University Place has two gates: one on the west at 7 Oaks Drive off Honore Avenue and the other on the south at Charleston Street off Cooper Creek Boulevard. Both entrances define the charming character of the homes for sale in the University Park development with their exquisite tropical landscaping and endearing curb appeal.

Choice Builders in the Fray

University Place homes for sale are drawn from a stock of 400 residences designed and built not only by Neal Communities. Many of the homes in this community were also constructed by other noted local builders, such as Lee Wetherington and Bruce Williams Homes.

The home sites in University Place are set along tree-lined streets, with most of the lots backed up to lush preserves. Some choice residences are also adjacent to the community’s water features that combine with the property’s woodlands to create a thriving habitat for local wildlife.

University Place homes for sale attract a diverse range of potential buyers as the residences in this community come in varying designs, styles, square footages and pricing. The community’s residences were constructed in the early 2000s and include choices of pool homes.

Sales listings of available properties in University Place typically start from homes priced in the upper $200s, featuring three bedrooms and two baths within floor areas in the 1,600-square-foot range. Larger University Place residences with floor plans upwards of 2,500 square feet good for up to four bedrooms could be priced around the $300s and the $400s.

Neighboring Perks

The amenities of the University Park Country Club just west across Honore Drive help drive buying interest in University Place homes for sale. A semi-private club, University Park offers a 27-hole championship golf course, 11 tennis courts, a fitness center, and a dining venue in its clubhouse. Additional outdoor recreational activities such as canoeing and fishing, can likewise be easily accessed at Manatee County’s park Jiggs Landing Preserve northwest of University Place.

University Place is a family-friendly community with its close proximity to several well-rated schools. The nearby learning institutions include BD Gullet Elementary, Braden River Middle, and Braden River High. The community is likewise just a short distance north of major local commercial centers, such as the Mall at the University Town Center and the Shoppes at University Center. Convenient access to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and to the corridor of Interstate 75 further heightens demand for the homes for sale in University Place.