Neighborhood · Osprey, Florida
Rivendell
Wooded streets and easy coastal living near Sarasota
9
Homes for sale
$599,000
Median list price
$267
Avg price / sqft
76
Median days on market
Rivendell sits in Osprey, tucked between Sarasota and Venice along Florida's Gulf Coast, where preserve-lined streets and mature tree canopy set a quieter tone than the beach towns just minutes west. It's the kind of community where a pool in the backyard and a short drive to the water feel like the baseline, not the splurge, and it draws buyers who want space and greenery without giving up proximity to the coast. Families here are zoned for Laurel Nokomis School and Venice Senior High School, and neighboring communities like the Oaks and Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club round out the wider Osprey picture.
For a buyer today, this is a steady, mid-price market rather than a bidding-war frenzy. There are 9 active listings with a median list price of $599,000, and homes are taking a median of 76 days to sell — meaning you have room to negotiate, with sellers over the past year landing about 96% of asking. Browse Osprey homes for sale or check the live map to see what's on the market right now.
Rivendell is a community in Osprey, Florida.
Quick facts
$530,000 – $1.1M price range
2,370 sqft median home
$136/mo median HOA
$5,050/mo median rent
51 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Rivendell
$799,000
810 OAK BRIAR LANE, OSPREY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,607 sqft
$530,000$535,000
4429 CONCHFISH LANE, OSPREY
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,004 sqft
$550,000$585,000
4424 CONCHFISH LANE, OSPREY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,370 sqft
$535,000$545,000
1361 NEW FOREST LANE, OSPREY
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,074 sqft
$799,990
650 CRANE PRAIRIE WAY, OSPREY
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,183 sqft
$1,100,000
674 Clear Creek Drive, Sarasota FL 34229, SARASOTA
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,912 sqft
$715,000$749,000
759 FORDINGBRIDGE WAY, OSPREY
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,950 sqft
$599,000$609,000
472 PARK TRACE BOULEVARD, OSPREY
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,217 sqft
$548,000
4428 CONCHFISH LANE, OSPREY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,861 sqft
Every active listing inside the Rivendell boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Rivendell market
51
Sold, last 12 months
$650,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
37 days
Median time to sell
Rivendell vs Osprey
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 7.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Rivendell boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Rivendell is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Rivendell home
≈ $3,997/mo
$599,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$136/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$5,050/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,379
Median age
60
Median income
$102,449
Median home value
$618,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Rivendell
Active
Top 11% in the U.S.Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Culture
Top 15% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Beliefs
Top 16% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Hobbies & Interests
Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Straight answers
Rivendell FAQs
Is Rivendell a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a wooded, residential feel with pools and space, minutes from the Gulf and central to both Sarasota and Venice. The community is zoned for Laurel Nokomis School and Venice Senior High, and it sits among established Osprey neighborhoods. Most homes run 2,370 square feet at the median, so there's genuine room to spread out.
Is Rivendell expensive?+
It's mid-range for coastal Sarasota County — the median list price is $599,000 and the median sold price over the past year was $650,000. Active listings span from $530,000 up to $1,100,000, with just one home currently over $1M. At an average of $267 per square foot, you get more house here than in the waterfront enclaves closer to the bay.
What do homes cost in Rivendell?+
Active listings range from $530,000 to $1,100,000 with a median list price of $599,000, and the median home is about 2,370 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 51 homes sold at a median price of $650,000. Compared to nearby Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club, it's a straightforward single-family market.
How is the market right now?+
It's a balanced, patient market. There are 9 active listings and homes are taking a median of 76 days to sell, with sellers getting about 96% of asking on average. That gap between list and sale price gives buyers real negotiating room, and you can track new listings on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $136 a month, which is modest for a community of this scale. Median property taxes come in around $5,936 a year. Together those carrying costs stay reasonable relative to the $599,000 median list price.
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