Situated on an expansive, almost half-acre waterview lot in the highly desirable community of River Wilderness, this updated model-like home offers rare financial value with an assumable VA loan at 2.875%, a low HOA, and no CDD fees. Enjoy total peace of mind with major structural upgrades already complete, including a new tile roof (2023) and fresh exterior paint (2025).
Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a sleek sideload garage, this turnkey residence provides the ideal blend of privacy, security, and quiet beauty in a welcoming 24-hour manned gated neighborhood. The wide-open floor plan is designed for effortless entertaining, featuring wood flooring throughout (zero carpet), updated bathrooms, and a modern kitchen anchored by waterfall quartz countertops and upgraded appliances. Pocketing sliding glass doors draw you outdoors to a private, heated pool with a water fountain that can be operated via an indoor remote.
River Wilderness provides an exceptional lifestyle featuring a community boat ramp with direct access to the Manatee River, hiking trails, nature views, and RV/boat storage. Optional club membership grants access to recently renovated country club facilities, including championship golf, a restaurant, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce, an Olympic-sized pool, a fitness center, and active social programming. Strategically positioned between St. Petersburg and Sarasota, you are within 45 minutes of two major airports, minutes from Ft. Hammer Park, and a quick trip across the Fort Hammer Bridge to Lakewood Ranch dining and shopping.
Home Highlights:
Property: 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sideload Garage | Almost 0.5-Acre Waterview Lot | Assumable 2.875% VA Loan | Low HOA & No CDD.
Interior: Open layout, wood flooring throughout (no carpet), updated bathrooms, modern kitchen with waterfall quartz countertops and upgraded appliances.
Outdoor Space: Heated pool with fountain and indoor remote controls, pocketing slider doors to spacious patio.
Maintenance & Systems: New tile roof (2023), exterior painted (2025), A/C replaced (2018).
Community & Amenities: 24-hour manned gated entry, community boat ramp (Manatee River access), hiking trails, RV/boat storage. Optional membership for golf, restaurant dining, tennis, pickleball, bocce, Olympic pool, and fitness center.
Prime Location: Positioned between St. Pete and Sarasota near regional medical centers, Ft. Hamer Park, and quick bridge access to Lakewood Ranch.
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Property Details
- Interior
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, Chair Rail, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Liv
- Heating
- Electric
- Cooling Features
- Central Air
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2.0
- Full Baths
- 2
- View
- Pool,Trees/Woods,Water
- Lot Features
- Landscaped, Near Golf Course
- Stories
- 1
- Lot Description
- Landscaped, Near Golf Course
- Pool
- 1
- Pool Description
- Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
- Exterior Materials
- Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Acres
- 0.42
- Square Feet
- 2888.0
- Parking Features
- Covered, Driveway, Garage Faces Side
- Parking
- 1
- Parking Type
- Driveway
- Parking Garage Spaces
- 2.0
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Year Built
- 2001
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Sewer Information
- Public Sewer
- Utility Source
- Public
- Utility Features
- Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Subdivision
- RIVER WILDERNESS PH II-B
- Senior Community
- 1
- Community Features
- Deed Restrictions, Gated Community - Guard, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Elementary School
- Annie Lucy Williams Elementary
- Middle School
- Buffalo Creek Middle
- High School
- Parrish Community High
- County
- Manatee
- Region
- PARRISH
- Zoning
- PDR
- Original List Price
- $630,000
- Taxes Annual
- $0
- HOA
- 1
- HOA Fees
- 2452.0
- Pets
- Number Limit, Yes
- Pets Allowed
- Number Limit, Yes
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- MLS #
- TB8541970
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