Rivendell
Homes for Sale in Osprey, FL
All 100 homes for sale in Osprey, FL · median $734,450 · 96 homes for sale in 34229 · Sarasota County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 13 recorded sales closed at a median of $550,000, $271 per square foot, a median 38 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking (+6% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1996 - 2004; 14 of 14 report an HOA (median $170/mo); none of the 14 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 17 ft). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,410 ($6,880 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in Rivendell: 2 new listings (median asking $642,500), 1 closed sale (median $555,000). As of October 16, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Rivendell right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($550K) is up 5.8% from the prior 12 months ($520K) and up 82% since 2012. With about 8 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Medium (13 and 12 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 16, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Rivendell right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Rivendell market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $550K ($271 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 38 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 6% from the prior 12 months and up 82% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (13 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34229 (Osprey), 229 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $675K ($281/sq ft), up 4.9% year over year, with a median 68 days on market. Right now 1 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34229 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
Rivendell is a community of 79 homes in Osprey, Sarasota County, built between 1996 and 2003 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 2,014 square feet. 72% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($550K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($520K) IS the +5.8% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 18 sales each (13 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
21% of homes for sale in ZIP 34229 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-17).
Rivendell Market Scorecard
Rivendell is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $642,500, and homes go under contract in about 15 days.
Typical home value in the 34229 ZIP is $662,508, about 42.5% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Rivendell
Live MLS inventory for Rivendell. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Rivendell listings as of 2026-10-14, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Rivendell on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Schools
- Sarasota County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Rivendell listings and can change; always confirm with Sarasota County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Rivendell address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Venice Senior High High School
Recent Developments in Rivendell
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Rivendell, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Development
Proposed 324-unit 1899 Fruitville apartment project in downtown Sarasota falls through
A plan by Bristol Development Group for 324 apartments, called 1899 Fruitville, near Fruitville Road and Washington Boulevard is no longer moving forward. Landlords told tenant business owners the project was voided. It had partial city approvals and was reportedly close to final permitting.
What it may mean for the marketThe loss of 324 planned apartments removes expected rental supply near downtown Sarasota and leaves the cottage commercial cluster in place for now. The project is about 11 miles north of Rivendell, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - September 2026Infrastructure
Sarasota Memorial plans outpatient cancer center expansion in Venice, targeted for 2028
Sarasota Memorial plans an outpatient cancer center in Venice expanding the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, which opened in 2020. The first floor would hold radiation oncology, clinics, infusion and imaging, with a shelled second floor and a third floor for endoscopy and gastroenterology. Preliminary work has begun and the build-out is planned for 2028, pending permits.
What it may mean for the marketAdded oncology and outpatient capacity in Venice would improve healthcare access and create medical jobs in south Sarasota County. The site is about 6 miles south of Rivendell.
Source: Sarasota Magazine - September 2026Civic
Sarasota County opens new $100 million administration building at 1 Apex Road
Sarasota County moved operations into a 121,160 square foot administration building at 1 Apex Road off I-75. It replaces the former building on Ringling Boulevard downtown, which was sold to a developer for about $25 million. Total cost was about $100.15 million, including more than $22 million from a voter-approved surtax.
What it may mean for the marketRelocating county services to the I-75 corridor shifts daily government traffic away from downtown and frees the Ringling Boulevard site for redevelopment. The project is about 11 miles north of Rivendell, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - July 2026Parks & Amenities
North Port breaks ground on $16.7M Warm Mineral Springs renovation
North Port leaders began construction on a 16.7 million dollar rehabilitation of Warm Mineral Springs Park, focused on restoring three historic buildings including the Admission Building and the Spa Building. Work is expected to take about 16 months with a potential reopening in late 2027.
What it may mean for the marketRenovating a historic public park upgrades civic amenities and preserves a longstanding attraction while the site is temporarily under construction. The project is about 16 miles southeast of Rivendell, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7) - July 2026Parks & Amenities
Nathan Benderson Park expansion targets year-round use with new indoor facility
Nathan Benderson Park will add an indoor facility with about 100,000 square feet of hardwood courts for volleyball, basketball, gymnastics and pickleball, plus a new boathouse and storm resilient event space on Regatta Island, funded by 10 million dollars in Florida's 2026 to 2027 budget. Groundbreaking is planned for fall 2026 with completion targeted for August 2028.
What it may mean for the marketAn indoor sports and event venue expands year round recreational capacity and adds a storm resilient facility at an established regional park in Sarasota County. The project is about 14 miles north of Rivendell, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7)
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 Rivendell buying strategy.
If we were buying in Rivendell today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Rivendell.
A closer look at the Rivendell market
At a median of $271 per square foot, Rivendell prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median up 6% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 38 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 79 homes built between 1996 and 2003, and 72% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Rivendell. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Rivendell buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (6.3). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +82% since 2012; Recent Direction +5.8% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 72% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 91.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
What it really costs to own in Rivendell
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $170/month across 456 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-10-15). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
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| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Sarasota County is $2,126/yr (4,849 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
| Roof and age | Median build year 2001 across 14 listings. An original roof here would be about 25 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $170/month (about $2,040/yr) · median of 456 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $170 per month ($2,040 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 456 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Rivendell buy.
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Recently off market in Rivendell
Homes in Rivendell that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 547 Meadow Sweet Circle · off market
| Location | Osprey, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34229, 34239, 34293, 34474 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 79 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1996–2003 (median 2000) |
| Typical living area | 2,014 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Pool, Deed Restrictions, Playground, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Clubhouse |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $550,000 median across 13 closed sales · $271 per sq ft · +5.8% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 38 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 72% |
| Zoned public schools | Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Rivendell key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/rivendell, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Rivendell, Osprey
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Just listed in Rivendell
The newest homes for sale in Rivendell right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 700 Shadow Bay Way $655,000 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,792 sq ft · 1 day on market Courtesy of KARA MONEY LLC
- 1036 Oak Meadow Lane $630,000 · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,186 sq ft · 29 days on market Courtesy of BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE ATCHLEY PROPE
Checked against the MLS Oct 16, 2026. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Rivendell Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Rivendell listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 700 Shadow Bay Way · $655,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Sep 16, 2026 · listed by Kara Money Llc
- 1036 Oak Meadow Lane · $630,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 14, 2026 · listed by Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Atchley Prope
Recently sold in Rivendell
- 547 Meadow Sweet Circle · sold $555,000
- 816 Shadow Bay Way · sold $635,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Meadow Sweet Circle (39 homes on record)
- Shadow Bay Way (29 homes on record)
- Meadow Sweet Circle (12 homes on record)
- Shadow Bay Way (12 homes on record)
- Mallard Marsh Drive (11 homes on record)
- Scherer Way (9 homes on record)
- Scherer Way (7 homes on record)
- Scherer Way (5 homes on record)
- Meadow Sweet Circle (4 homes on record)
- Scherer Way (4 homes on record)
- Mallard Marsh Drive (4 homes on record)
- Placid Lake Drive (4 homes on record)
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 14, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (286 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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