Rivendell
Homes for Sale in Osprey, FL
All 73 homes for sale in OSPREY, FL · median $700,000 · 68 homes for sale in 34229 · Sarasota County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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). 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: 1 new listing (median asking $655,000), 1 under contract right now, 1 closed sale (median $635,000). As of September 27, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
| 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.
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 September 27, 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 RivendellHomes for Sale in Osprey, FL 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.
Aerial and on-site photos of Rivendell. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in Rivendell; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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.
30% 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 (2026-09-25).
Rivendell Market Scorecard
Rivendell is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $655,000, and homes go under contract in about 1 days.
Typical home value in the 34229 ZIP is $658,580, about 40.5% 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 2026-09-26, 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.
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
- 547 Meadow Sweet Circle · $550,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 12, 2026 · listed by Michael Saunders & Company
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, tiles © CARTO.
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
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.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $170/month (about $2,040/yr) · median of 206 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 206 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, 2026-09.
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.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 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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