Residential Property - Single Family Residence in University Park
Listing Price: $890,000 (Mortgage Calculator →)
Description of Property
STILLWATER… by the RIVER. Tucked away on a serene half-acre lot along the Braden River, this RIVERFRONT pool home in highly desirable Mote Ranch offers a truly one-of-a-kind setting. Surrounded by lush natural beauty and Old Florida charm with mature landscaping. A private boat dock and a boat lift, this property is perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, or simply enjoying the riverfront views right from your backyard. Enter double doors into over 2,700 SF of thoughtfully designed living space. An open, inviting floor plan with high ceilings and wood-look vinyl flooring throughout. Large sliding glass doors in the formal living room open to the huge lanai and solar-heated pool with the peaceful river beyond. The spacious kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry & counter space, built-in desk, and a cozy breakfast nook with a large aquarium window. The large family room opens to lanai, a formal dining room offers additional space for entertaining. The split-bedroom layout features a generous primary suite with private access to the lanai, a large walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms share a full bath. A mudroom leads to an oversized laundry room with built-in cabinetry, utility sink, and space ideal for crafts, sewing, or a home office. The 3-car garage is split, 2 car side entry with large paver driveway and 1 car facing the side yard, great to store your boating equipment, an exercise room or workshop, or golf cart parking… newly installed epoxy flooring in garages. Outside, enjoy a large, screened lanai and paver patio. A gravel walkway leads to a large clearing, a fire pit area by the water, ideal for bird watching, meditation, or painting. Ample updates between 2024–2025 include: new retaining wall, French drain and rip-rap along the riverbank, new sod, refreshed landscaping, extended irrigation system, updated pool equipment, pool deck resurfaced and repainted, interior and exterior fixtures, LED lighting, security system, and more. Major systems have also been maintained, including a barrel tile roof (2017), HVAC with UV light (2021), mini-split A/C in primary bedroom and water treatment and reverse osmosis systems (2023). Located in Mote Ranch with no CDD fees and low HOA, residents enjoy access to a community pool, playground, and dock. Golf is available at Palm Aire CC or University Park CC. All just minutes from University Parkway, UTC, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota’s renowned cultural and recreational attractions. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy peaceful riverfront living close in to Sarasota and Bradenton.









































































Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: University Park
County: Manatee
Subdivision: Mote Ranch / Riverbend
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sq. Ft. Gross: 3,705
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 2,735
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $325
Year built: 1999
Annual Tax: $9,474
HOA Fee: $290 Quarterly
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Suncoasteam agent for more details.
- Recreational Facilities
Appliances: Water Filtration System
Window Features: Window Treatments
Additional Rooms: Inside Utility
Flooring: Vinyl
Schools
Elementary School: Robert E Willis Elementary
Middle/Junior High School: Braden River Middle
High School: Braden River High
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Yes
Pool Features: Solar Heat
Water Front: Yes
Water Frontage: River Front
Water Access: Yes
Water Access Type: River
Water Name: BRADEN RIVER
Exterior & Construction
Architectural Style: Ranch
Construction: Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Tile
Exterior Features: Sliding Doors
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Parking Pad
Floors Total: 1
Floors in Unit: One
Cooling: Mini-Split Unit(s)
Heating & Fuel: Heat Pump
Electric:
Patio & Porch Features: Screened
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures:
View: Water
Fencing:
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Community Features: Sidewalks
Association Amenities: Trail(s)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sidewalk
Lot Size (acres): 0.5
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 21,911 square feet
Road Frontage: Street Paved
Front Exposure: West
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: Conventional
Parcel Number: 1920429253
Zoning: PDR
Pets Allowed/Pet Policies: Yes
Tax Legal Desc.: LOT 24 MOTE RANCH PHASE 5 PI#19204.2925/3
Section: 22
Range: 18E
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