Riverwood Pines
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,742 homes for sale in Sarasota, FL · median $554,895 · 271 homes for sale in 34231 · Sarasota County homes for sale
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 1973–1974; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 23 ft). As of November 2026, the MLS records 17 closed sales in Riverwood Pines in Sarasota, FL since 2005, the most recent in April 2026. Across Sarasota as a whole, 5,626 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $503,500, 57 median days on market, with 2,487 homes for sale today. At that median and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,790 ($6,250 with the full homestead exemption).
Riverwood Pines is a small, established pocket of 13 homes built in a tight window between 1972 and 1977. With no active listings on the market as of August 2026, there is no live pricing to react to - what sets value here is the home itself: how far an owner has taken a 1970s floor plan toward today's expectations. Living space runs generous for the era, with a median around 2,136 square feet, so the bones are there. Condition and updates will drive the spread far more than square footage.
For sellers, scarcity is the story. With zero homes listed, a well-prepared house enters a market with no direct competition inside the community, which can concentrate buyer attention. For buyers, the flip side is patience: you may wait for a home to come available, and when one does, your edge is knowing construction-era realities going in. Just over half the homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a core of long-term owners rather than quick turnover.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside RIVERWOOD PINES 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
This is a compact enclave of 1970s-era homes in Sarasota where supply is thin and turnover is slow - a place you buy into when one comes available, not a community with a steady shelf of inventory.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 11 homes in RIVERWOOD PINES that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1972 and 1977 (median 1973), with a median living area of about 1,836 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Riverwood Pines is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in a quiet, established Sarasota enclave with slow turnover
- Buyers who want a generously sized 1970s floor plan to renovate or update
- Buyers comfortable waiting for the right home rather than shopping an active shelf
Probably not for
- Needing dues-funded community amenities or shared facilities
- Wanting move-in-ready newer construction with modern systems in place
- Buyers on a tight timeline who need inventory available right now
The market around Riverwood Pines
Riverwood Pines is a small community — 11 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34231, 410 homes are on the market and 35% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Sarasota.
Across Sarasota County, 4,856 homes are active and 1,589 pending (25% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
In ZIP 34231 (Sarasota), 256 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $390K ($269/sq ft), down 2.5% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 4 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34231 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Riverwood Pines specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Riverwood Pines
Live MLS inventory for Riverwood Pines. 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 Riverwood Pines listings as of 2026-10-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Riverwood Pines Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Riverwood Pines listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 2339 Riverwood Pines Drive · $549,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 24, 2026 · listed by Michael Saunders & Company
- 2315 Riverwood Pines Drive · $585,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 20, 2026 · listed by Century 21 Beggins Enterprises
Riverwood Pines on the map.
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Schools
- Sarasota County Public Schools
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
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Recent Developments in Riverwood Pines
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Riverwood Pines, 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 site is about 4 miles north of Riverwood Pines.
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 project is about 14 miles south of Riverwood Pines, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
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 8 miles northeast of Riverwood Pines, 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 22 miles southeast of Riverwood Pines, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7) - July 2026Infrastructure
Florida's new state budget funds five major Manatee County projects
The 2026 state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis directs 12.4 million dollars to five Manatee County projects, including the Singletary Road Bridge replacement, a 51st Street West extension in Bradenton, and design work for a Fort Hamer Road and I-75 interchange. The list also funds Fresh Start Manatee Phase 2 and the Valor Commons veterans hub.
What it may mean for the marketState funding for road, bridge and interchange work expands transportation infrastructure and supports future growth capacity across Manatee County. The site is about 15 miles north of Riverwood Pines.
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 9 miles northeast of Riverwood Pines, 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 Riverwood Pines buying strategy.
If we were buying in Riverwood Pines 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 Riverwood Pines.
A fixed-stock 1970s enclave
Thirteen homes, all built within a five-year stretch, means Riverwood Pines reads as a single architectural generation. The median build year is 1973, so a buyer should expect to evaluate the systems that age with any 1970s home - roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC - and price accordingly. The reward is floor plans with real footprints; a median near 2,136 square feet is roomy for homes of this vintage, and that space is the raw material for renovation.
No community amenities surface in the current MLS data, so value here is about the house and the location rather than shared facilities or dues-funded perks. With a homestead share just over half, the ownership base skews toward people who have stayed, which tends to correlate with maintained properties but also with homes that reflect decades of individual choices. Underwrite each one on its own condition.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Riverwood Pines. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A 13-home community with nothing currently listed rewards relationships and timing over browsing. We track when these homes move, we know which ones have been updated versus left largely original, and we help you underwrite 1970s construction honestly before you write an offer. On the sell side, we position a scarce home against a market with no in-community competition and set expectations grounded in condition, not guesswork.
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| Location | Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34231 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 13 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1972–1977 (median 1973) |
| Typical living area | 2,136 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 54% |
| 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 2005 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Riverwood Pines key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/riverwood-pines, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in RIVERWOOD PINES, Sarasota
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 Riverwood Pines
The newest homes for sale in Riverwood Pines right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 2339 Riverwood Pines Drive $549,900 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,890 sq ft · listed Sep 26, 2026 Courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
- 2315 Riverwood Pines Drive $585,000 · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,031 sq ft · listed Jun 27, 2026 Courtesy of CENTURY 21 BEGGINS ENTERPRISES
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36% of homes for sale in ZIP 34231 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 (2026-11-02).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 26, 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 2005 (17 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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