Buckingham Meadows
at St. Andrews East

Neighborhood within The Plantation · Venice, Sarasota County · ZIP 34293

A small maintenance-minded enclave inside The Plantation Golf and Country Club in south Venice, Sarasota County.

Inside The PlantationOptional club membershipVenice and Wellen Park access

Live Market Pulse

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Buckingham Meadows is one small neighborhood inside a much larger gated community, so the honest read separates the neighborhood association, the master Plantation structure, and the optional country club membership, each verified per home.

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Jon's Current Read

"Buckingham Meadows is a pocket neighborhood of attached homes and villas inside The Plantation Golf and Country Club, so the read is layered: there is the neighborhood association, the broader Plantation master association, and a separate, optional country club membership that is not the same thing as living here. The Plantation is a roughly 1,300-acre gated community in south Venice with more than twenty neighborhoods (plantationgcc.com and The Plantation Management Association, tpgcc.org, 2026), and the country club itself, now operated by Concert Golf Partners, sells golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness, and dining memberships on terms that change, so confirm whether any membership is mandatory, optional, or already in place for a specific home. Your leverage is reading the layered fees, the attached-home maintenance structure, and the condition of the specific villa, not the brand name on the gate."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Buckingham Meadows at St. Andrews East is a small neighborhood of attached homes and villas inside The Plantation Golf and Country Club, a gated community off Rockley Boulevard in south Venice, in the 34293 ZIP of Sarasota County (davidliberatore.com and floridagulfcoastliving.com subdivision pages, 2026).

The Plantation is the big picture here. It is a roughly 1,300-acre gated community with more than twenty neighborhoods set among lakes, woodlands, and two championship golf courses, and Buckingham Meadows is one of those smaller pockets (plantationgcc.com and The Plantation Management Association at tpgcc.org, 2026). St. Andrews East is the broader section that Buckingham Meadows sits within.

The country club is separate from simply owning a home here. The Plantation Golf and Country Club, now operated by Concert Golf Partners, offers optional membership tiers for golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness, and dining, so club access and its cost are a separate decision that has to be confirmed per home and per current club terms.

The pitch is a quiet, maintenance-minded home inside an established gated golf community with easy access to historic Venice, the Gulf beaches, and the fast-growing Wellen Park area. The work is sorting the neighborhood association, the master Plantation structure, and the optional club membership, then reading the condition of the specific attached home before you fall for the setting.

Quick Match

Who Buckingham Meadows is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a low-maintenance attached home or villa inside a gated golf community
People who value an established Venice setting near beaches and Wellen Park
Buyers who want optional access to golf, tennis, pickleball, and dining without it being mandatory to live here
Seasonal or lock-and-leave owners who prefer attached-home upkeep

Probably not for

Buyers who want a large single-family lot rather than an attached home or villa
Anyone unwilling to verify the neighborhood, master, and club fee layers per home
Buyers who assume a golf membership is automatically included with the home
Buyers who want a brand-new build rather than an established neighborhood

Market Pulse

How Buckingham Meadows is performing right now

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

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Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 30, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Buckingham Meadows listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare The Venice Golf and Country Club or Venice. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Buckingham Meadows at St. Andrews East buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Buckingham Meadows on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take

Club membership is optional and separate from owning a home
The Plantation offers two championship golf courses
Tennis, pickleball, fitness, and dining are available to members
Membership is operated by Concert Golf Partners, confirm current terms
Verify whether any membership is in place for the specific home

Buckingham Meadows is a small attached-home neighborhood inside The Plantation Golf and Country Club, a gated community on a roughly 1,300-acre site in south Venice with lakes, woodlands, and two championship golf courses (plantationgcc.com and tpgcc.org, 2026). The lifestyle centers on quiet, maintenance-minded living with optional access to the country club's golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness, and dining, sold as a separate membership through Concert Golf Partners. Historic Venice, the Gulf beaches, and the growing Wellen Park area are all an easy drive. Confirm the specific neighborhood and club terms before you buy.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Buckingham Meadows trades a large lot for a low-maintenance home inside a gated Venice golf community, with quick access to historic Venice, the Gulf beaches, Wellen Park, and expanding healthcare.

Drive times from The Plantation in south Venice. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point inside the community.

Historic Downtown Venice~10 to 15 min · shops and dining

Venice Gulf beaches~15 to 20 min · via Venice island

Wellen Park and Downtown Wellen~10 to 15 min · retail and dining

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice~10 to 15 min · Laurel Road campus

Interstate 75 access~10 to 15 min · regional travel

Downtown Sarasota~35 to 45 min · via US 41 or I-75

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport~40 to 50 min · via I-75

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact parcel. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Buckingham Meadows (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Sarasota County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Buckingham Meadows is served by Sarasota County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public

Taylor Ranch Elementary (verify by address)

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Venice Middle School (verify by address)

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Venice High School (verify by address)

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Buckingham Meadows address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around The Plantation in south Venice: the country club's ownership and membership structure under Concert Golf Partners, the fast-growing Wellen Park area nearby, and the expansion of Sarasota Memorial's Venice campus. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Buckingham Meadows at St. Andrews East

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Buckingham Meadows, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishSteady demand for established gated Venice living, supported by nearby Wellen Park growth and expanding Venice healthcare, with the watch item being how the optional club membership terms evolve.

Wellen Park growth and new retail nearby

2025

BullishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

A 52-acre Benderson commercial district and continued home sales at nearby Wellen Park add services and demand to the south Venice area.

Sarasota Memorial Venice campus expansion

2025

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Approved growth at the SMH Venice hospital and added emergency and radiology capacity strengthen healthcare access near the community.

Country club under Concert Golf Partners

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

The Plantation's optional membership is sold and structured by Concert Golf Partners, so club terms and costs are a separate decision to verify per home.

Layered association and fee structure

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Neighborhood and master layers plus an optional club membership mean carrying cost must be mapped per home, not assumed from the name.

Established gated Venice golf setting

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

A mature, gated community near beaches and downtown Venice supports steady demand for low-maintenance attached homes.

Parcel-level flood and insurance exposure

Ongoing

NeutralMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Flood zones vary by parcel across south Venice, making the FEMA check and an insurance quote essential diligence.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Buckingham Meadows at St. Andrews East, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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December 2025
Development
Benderson plans 52-acre commercial district at nearby Wellen Park
Benderson Development announced a roughly 52-acre mixed-use project adding about 500,000 square feet of retail, dining, and services at Wellen Park in south Sarasota County, with construction expected to begin in late 2026 or early 2027. Why it matters: More retail and services nearby broaden the south Venice lifestyle and support demand for established communities like The Plantation. Source
October 2025
Development
Taylor Morrison breaks ground on 877-home Esplanade at Wellen Park
Taylor Morrison held a groundbreaking for Esplanade at Wellen Park, a resort-style community planned for 877 homes in the Venice area, opening in early 2026. Why it matters: Continued master-planned growth nearby adds amenities and demand to south Venice, while highlighting the value of established gated alternatives. Source
July 2025
Infrastructure
Venice approves taller buildings for Sarasota Memorial's Venice campus
The Venice City Council gave preliminary approval to a new hospital district allowing future Sarasota Memorial Venice buildings up to 150 feet tall, alongside an expanded emergency department and planned radiology growth. Why it matters: Expanding healthcare capacity near the community strengthens the south Venice area's appeal to buyers who prioritize services. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Buckingham Meadows buying strategy.

If we were buying in Buckingham Meadows, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Separate the three fee layers. A home here can carry a neighborhood association, the broader Plantation master structure, and a separate optional club membership, so map all three before you offer.

Confirm the club membership status. The Plantation Golf and Country Club sells optional memberships through Concert Golf Partners, so verify whether one is mandatory, optional, or already attached to the specific home.

Read the attached-home condition honestly. On a villa, the roof, systems, and shared-structure responsibilities matter as much as the interior, so confirm what the association covers.

Verify the flood zone for the exact parcel. Flood exposure is parcel specific in south Venice, so run the FEMA zone and an insurance quote for the address.

Use the setting, and cross-shop other Venice gated golf communities such as The Venice Golf and Country Club to weigh the structure and the club terms.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated attached home or villa with a clear, confirmed fee and club picture

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting the layered fees, the optional club cost, or attached-home maintenance

Best Lot

A quiet interior or preserve-view position with a higher, drier parcel

Smart Timing

Confirm the association layers, the club terms, and the flood zone before you offer

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Buckingham Meadows Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Buckingham Meadows.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Buckingham Meadows today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry Villa

A smaller attached home or villa inside The Plantation, the maintenance-minded way into a gated Venice golf community.

Lowest entry

The Updated Home

A renovated attached home with a clear fee picture and a desirable interior or preserve-view position, the heart of resale here.

Most inventory

The Top

The most updated, best-positioned homes in the section, the ones that hold value best inside the community.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry Villa

A smaller attached home or villa inside The Plantation, the maintenance-minded way into a gated Venice golf community.

The Updated Home

A renovated attached home with a clear fee picture and a desirable interior or preserve-view position, the heart of resale here.

The Top

The most updated, best-positioned homes in the section, the ones that hold value best inside the community.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Buckingham Meadows, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Golf and lake lots resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Buckingham Meadows is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On golf, lake, and preserve frontage, the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Buckingham Meadows holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Location within VeniceStrong

Gated, established communityPositive

Fee and club layersConfirm per home

Attached-home conditionVerify per home

Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Buckingham Meadows

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Ignoring the optional club cost
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots carry real, durable premiums. Pay an estate price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Ignoring the club decision

The club is optional and separate, so two similar homes can cost very differently to own. Buyers who do not price the membership they will actually use misread their real monthly number.

Skipping the systems check

A 1990s home means 1990s-era systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Buckingham Meadows is a small enclave inside a big gated community. The deal is won or lost on the layered fees, the optional club membership, and the condition of the specific home.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.3B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.1/10

Renovation Risk5.0/10

Location Efficiency7.6/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Buckingham Meadows is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

GolfLake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Quiet interior and preserve-view positions tend to hold value
Run the FEMA flood zone for the exact address
Attached homes share structure, confirm association coverage
Gated setting and mature landscaping support the position
Read the parcel and flood picture before the finishes

In an attached-home neighborhood like Buckingham Meadows, the position and the shared-structure responsibilities are the part of your money the market protects. Quiet interior or preserve-view homes, on higher and drier parcels, tend to hold value better than less-favored positions. The interior can be renovated; the flood zone, the position, and the association structure cannot. Read the parcel, the flood map, and the documents first, then price the condition of the home against them.

The 15-Second Verdict

Buckingham Meadows in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a low-maintenance attached home inside a gated Venice golf community.

Biggest advantageAn established setting with optional club access near Venice, the beaches, and Wellen Park.

Biggest riskLayered fees and an optional club cost that have to be mapped per home, plus attached-home upkeep.

Sweet spotAn updated villa with a clear, confirmed fee and membership picture.

Avoid ifYou want a large single-family lot or a brand-new build, or assume golf is included.

Association, Club & Fees

15-Second Take

Confirm the neighborhood association dues and coverage per home
The Plantation master structure is a separate layer, verify it
Club membership is optional and separate, confirm current terms
On a villa, check what exterior and grounds upkeep is covered
Run the FEMA flood zone and insurance quote for the parcel

A home here can sit under more than one structure: a neighborhood association for Buckingham Meadows and the broader Plantation master organization, plus, separately, an optional country club membership. The exact dues and what they cover vary, so confirm every line for the specific home.

Where a neighborhood or master association applies, it typically covers common areas, gate operation, and on attached homes often some exterior or grounds maintenance. Country club golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness, and dining are a separate, optional membership through The Plantation Golf and Country Club, operated by Concert Golf Partners, not an automatic part of owning a home.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Buckingham Meadows buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxSarasota County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Buckingham Meadows.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Buckingham Meadows

Price it to the specific home, the fee layers, and the condition, not the Plantation name alone.

Selling here means pricing to your specific attached home and a clear read of the neighborhood, master, and optional club layers, not to a vague Plantation average. Buyers want to know exactly what the fees cover and whether a club membership is in place.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Buckingham Meadows, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping The Venice Golf and Country Club, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Buckingham Meadows at St. Andrews East year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Sarasota County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,609/mo

Sarasota County typical true cost to own

$110/mo

Sarasota County typical home insurance

No CDD

No community development district bond

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Sarasota County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Buckingham Meadows at St. Andrews East Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Buckingham Meadows at St. Andrews East is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 58 days.

1.8

Months supply

$1,019,500

Median list

$847,500

Median sold

$313

Per sqft

Days on mkt

6/8/41

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Buckingham Meadows at St. Andrews East?

It is a small neighborhood inside The Plantation Golf and Country Club, a gated community off Rockley Boulevard in south Venice, in the 34293 ZIP of Sarasota County.

Is Buckingham Meadows the same as The Plantation?

No. Buckingham Meadows is one small neighborhood within St. Andrews East, which sits inside the larger Plantation Golf and Country Club gated community of more than twenty neighborhoods (plantationgcc.com and tpgcc.org, 2026).

What kind of homes are in Buckingham Meadows?

It is primarily attached homes and villas rather than large single-family lots. Confirm the exact home type, square footage, and association coverage for any specific property.

Do I have to join the country club to live here?

No. The Plantation Golf and Country Club, operated by Concert Golf Partners, offers optional membership tiers for golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness, and dining. Whether a membership is mandatory, optional, or already in place varies, so confirm per home and per current club terms.

What does the country club offer?

The Plantation features two championship golf courses, Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, a fitness center, a pool, and dining (plantationgcc.com, 2026). Access is through a separate, optional membership, so confirm current categories and costs with the club.

What are the HOA or association fees?

A home here can carry a neighborhood association and the broader Plantation master structure, separate from any optional club membership. The exact dues and coverage vary, so verify every line for the specific home.

What schools serve the area?

Homes in The Plantation area of Venice are generally zoned for Taylor Ranch Elementary, Venice Middle, and Venice High in Sarasota County Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home.

Is The Plantation a gated community?

Yes. The Plantation Golf and Country Club is a gated community on a roughly 1,300-acre site in south Venice with controlled access (plantationgcc.com and tpgcc.org, 2026).

How far is the beach from Buckingham Meadows?

The Gulf beaches around Venice and Manasota Key are a short drive away, with times that vary by destination and traffic. Confirm the route for your specific home.

What is nearby for shopping and dining?

Historic downtown Venice, the US 41 retail corridor, and the fast-growing Wellen Park area with Downtown Wellen are all within an easy drive, with new retail and dining being added (Sarasota Magazine, December 2025).

Should I worry about flood zones here?

Flood exposure is parcel specific across south Venice. Always run the FEMA flood zone and an insurance quote for the exact address during diligence.

Is this a 55-plus community?

The Plantation is not generally marketed as an age-restricted community. If any specific neighborhood or association carries a legal age restriction, confirm it in writing for that home before you buy.

Who manages Buckingham Meadows?

Property management for the neighborhood has been handled locally, and association management can change over time. Confirm the current management company and the governing documents for the specific home.

Is Buckingham Meadows a good buy?

For a buyer who wants a low-maintenance attached home inside an established gated Venice golf community and who reads the layered fees and optional club terms carefully, it can fit well. As with any community, the specific home, condition, and fee picture drive the outcome, not the name on the gate.

Who is the best real estate agent for Buckingham Meadows at St. Andrews East?

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The Verdict

Should you buy in Buckingham Meadows?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want a low-maintenance attached home inside a gated golf communityExcellent fit

People who value an established Venice setting near beaches and Wellen ParkExcellent fit

Buyers who want optional club access rather than a mandatory membershipExcellent fit

Seasonal or lock-and-leave owners who prefer attached-home upkeepExcellent fit

Buyers who will map the neighborhood, master, and club layers per homeExcellent fit

Buyers who want a large single-family lot rather than a villaProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify the layered fees and club terms per homeProbably not

Buyers who assume a golf membership comes with the homeProbably not

Buyers who want a brand-new build rather than an established neighborhoodProbably not

Buyers unwilling to budget attached-home maintenance and insuranceProbably not

Get the inside read on Buckingham Meadows

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Buckingham Meadows at St. Andrews East median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty — Median sale price in Buckingham Meadows at St. Andrews East, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

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Buckingham Meadowsat St. Andrews East

The 60-Second Overview

Who Buckingham Meadows is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Buckingham Meadows is performing right now

Buckingham Meadows on the map.

The Club & Membership

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Taylor Ranch Elementary (verify by address)

Venice Middle School (verify by address)

Venice High School (verify by address)

Recent Developments in Buckingham Meadows at St. Andrews East

Wellen Park growth and new retail nearby

Sarasota Memorial Venice campus expansion

Country club under Concert Golf Partners

Layered association and fee structure

Established gated Venice golf setting

Parcel-level flood and insurance exposure

Benderson plans 52-acre commercial district at nearby Wellen Park

Taylor Morrison breaks ground on 877-home Esplanade at Wellen Park

Venice approves taller buildings for Sarasota Memorial's Venice campus

The Buckingham Meadows buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Buckingham Meadows.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Buckingham Meadows holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Buckingham Meadows

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Ignoring the club decision

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Buckingham Meadows is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Buckingham Meadows in 15 seconds.

Association, Club & Fees

Tools for a Buckingham Meadows buy.

Price it to the specific home, the fee layers, and the condition, not the Plantation name alone.

In Buckingham Meadows, condition and view decide your number

What is your Buckingham Meadows home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Buckingham Meadows at St. Andrews East Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Buckingham Meadows?

Get the inside read on Buckingham Meadows

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