Cottages at San Lorenzo

Cottages at San Lorenzo Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34208

Cottages at San Lorenzo is a residential development of Express Homes, a unit of giant national builder D.R. Horton specialized in quality residences designed for affordability.

Well-suited for first-time buyers of Bradenton homes for sale, this community occupies an outstanding location on 48th Street Court East. Its site, just a short distance from Bradenton’s downtown, lies adjacent east of an upscale waterfront community, The Inlets at Riverdale. Towards north, the San Casciano neighborhood borders the San Lorenzo property and provides market listings comparable in price with San Lorenzo homes for sale.

Express Homes has set a total of 130 home sites at San Lorenzo. At the same time, it has ensured that its builds are a perfect fit with the look and feel of the neighborhoods already established in the locality.

Mid-priced Home Choices

Prospective buyers of San Lorenzo homes for sale can choose from five models in one- and two-story renditions. Their floor areas range between 1,500 and 2,500 square feet designed with three up to five bedrooms. These residences are priced in the $200s, approximately within the median range of Bradenton homes for sale.

The San Lorenzo neighborhood’s amenities include a playground, picnic area, and a dog park. In addition, the community enjoys a wonderful natural Florida setting. Lush green space and a wetland area spreads adjacent to this property which is also close to the Manatee River.

Shops and restaurants are easily accessible from San Lorenzo, particularly those along Manatee Avenue (State Road 64) walkable south of the community. More life and leisure activities can be enjoyed with a short drive west to downtown Bradenton which is geared up for strong growth in the coming years.

Tailwinds of a Vibrant Downtown

Spring Hills Suites Hotel by Marriot is one of the major projects in downtown Bradenton. Expected for a 2018 opening, this five-star hotel is located across the city hall at the former site of the Manatee Players theater. A $17-million project, the hotel will occupy a seven-story building and feature a restaurant and swimming pool amongst other amenities.

Initiatives are also underway to make downtown Bradenton more pedestrian-friendly through the construction of crosswalks and other road improvements. The city’s award-winning Riverwalk Park has likewise been pepped up further with its outdoor art gallery that flaunts interactive sculptures and artworks on local history. These features are an apt complement to the park’s other attractions including a pavilion, amphitheater, performance areas, an interactive splash pad, day docks and a skateboard facility.

There are plenty of activities in downtown Bradenton which further enhance the market value of nearby residences like those at San Lorenzo. Popular events in the city center include the Bradenton Farmers Market scheduled every Saturday beginning in the first weekend of October up to the last week of May.

A flourishing local business environment is another factor that helps strengthen demand for Bradenton homes for sale and push projects like San Lorenzo. Several companies, such as SUNZ Insurance, have recently relocated to Bradenton, and more business ventures are expected to come in. This thanks to the joint efforts of the local government and private sector which have been vigorously campaigning to draw more business locators to the city.