Rivendell
Homes for Sale in Osprey, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
As of November 2026, Rivendell in FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1996 - 2004; 16 of 16 report an HOA (median $170/mo); none of the 15 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 17 ft).
Last 30 days in Rivendell: 2 new listings (median asking $684,500), 1 under contract right now, 1 closed sale (median $555,000). As of November 7, 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 November 8, 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. 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.
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.
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.
Rivendell Market Scorecard
Rivendell is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $630,000, and homes go under contract in about 15 days.
Typical home value in the 34229 ZIP is $662,508, about 34.3% 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 · 11 daysTop listingActive · 49 daysPending · 31 daysActive and pending Rivendell listings as of 2026-11-02, 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 November 2026.
- October 2026Development
VA plans 109,688-square-foot clinic on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to replace Sarasota facility
The VA has awarded a construction lease for a two-story clinic at 2390 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard that would replace the current Sarasota VA Clinic. The building is in design, with construction projected to start in late 2027. Planned services include primary care, mental health, audiology, optometry, dental and telehealth, with more than 120,000 patients served annually.
What it may mean for the marketA larger outpatient campus on the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard corridor adds health-care jobs and a major service destination for east Sarasota and west Manatee commutes. The project is about 8 miles north of Rivendell, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: WWSB ABC7 (mysuncoast.com) - October 2026Civic
Performing arts foundation starts dispute resolution with Sarasota over proposed center
The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation board began the alternative dispute resolution process under its 2022 agreement with the city after the city proposed amendments. The foundation reported $50 million in private gifts and pledges this spring and is weighing independent development. No decisions have been made on location, funding structure or timeline.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing and site of a major cultural venue remain open, which affects the future of downtown and bayfront destination uses. The project is about 11 miles north of Rivendell, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: SRQ Daily (SRQ Magazine) - October 2026Market
Downtown Sarasota housing pipeline meets a rental market with high vacancy and concessions
Sarasota Magazine tallied projects including Saravela (282 residences), Lumora (178) and 1776 Ringling (52). Apartment List data for September 2026 put metro vacancy at 10.36% and showed 63.81% of properties offering concessions. Sarasota County vacancy fell from 16.17% to 10.70% year over year, while Manatee County rose from 8.83% to 10.07%.
What it may mean for the marketElevated vacancy and widespread concessions point to ample rental supply and negotiating room, while the downtown pipeline keeps adding units. The site is about 11 miles north of Rivendell.
Source: Sarasota Magazine - October 2026Civic
Venice council advances 12-month moratorium on data center development
Venice City Council unanimously passed the first reading of a 12-month moratorium on data center development. A second reading and final vote was set for October 27, 2026. Sarasota County, Manatee County and North Port have taken similar steps.
What it may mean for the marketA pause on large-load data center projects shapes how vacant commercial and industrial land in the Venice area may be used while the city studies the issue. The site is about 6 miles south of Rivendell.
Source: WWSB ABC7 (mysuncoast.com) - 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
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.
Tools for a Rivendell buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Rivendell sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Rivendell, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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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 | FL |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Pool, Deed Restrictions, Playground, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Clubhouse |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 1 pending · median asking $714,500 · 1.8 months of supply |
| 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 November 6, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Rivendell key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/rivendell, data as of November 6, 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 November 2026 through November 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.
- 819 Golden Pond Court $799,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,474 sq ft · listed Oct 24, 2026 Courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
- 1036 Oak Meadow Lane $630,000 · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,186 sq ft · listed Sep 16, 2026 Courtesy of BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE ATCHLEY PROPE
Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Rivendell Right Now (3)
All 3 active and pending Rivendell listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 819 Golden Pond Court · $799,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Oct 23, 2026 · listed by Michael Saunders & Company
- 700 Shadow Bay Way · $655,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · pending · 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.
More Osprey home searches
- All homes for sale in Osprey, FL
- Homes under $300K in Osprey
- Osprey home values: what is my house worth?
- ZIP 34229 housing scorecard
Osprey guides & data
Florida buyer guides
- Florida home insurance rates by county
- Florida property tax by county
- Florida property tax calculator
- What flood zone X means
- The 4-point inspection, explained
- Florida flood insurance calculator
- Florida housing market map
- Interactive housing market map (county, ZIP and community)
- Save Our Homes tax estimator
- How to stop a foreclosure in Florida
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)
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 16 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-11-08). 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 16 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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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 2, 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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