Private Courtyard Oasis Home in Riviera Dunes. Seller is open to an INTEREST RATE BUY-DOWN scenario. Potential quick access to a boat slip for sale also. Welcome to your private sanctuary in the maintenance-free community of Riviera Dunes. Regal royal palms guide you toward this beautifully upgraded home, where luxury and tranquility meet. Behind the double-door entry, a serene courtyard with a peaceful pool fountain welcomes you in. This central outdoor space is the heart of the home, with sliding glass doors connecting both the main residence and easy access to the detached casita—perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Inside the main home, you'll find 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 beautifully updated bathrooms. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with an oversized walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bath featuring dual vanities and a soaking tub. Custom wood shutters and full-length shades by Wade Interiors add elegance and privacy throughout. The angled wood floors, installed by a private carpenter, add warmth and distinction. The kitchen was fully renovated in 2023 and is a chef’s dream—featuring new plumbing, cabinetry, granite countertops, a center island, and modern lighting. Fresh interior paint and updated light fixtures throughout the home enhance its clean, contemporary vibe. A custom tiki accent wall in the main bathroom, imported from the Philippines, adds a unique design touch you won’t find anywhere else. The detached casita offers a private bedroom and bathroom with its private entry and sliding doors to the pool area, making it ideal for guests, family, or a private home office and bath. Additional upgrades and features include: - New pool pump (April 2025) - 2020 AC system, professionally maintained - Whole-house 20KW Kohler generator with gas piping (installed 2020, $20K value) - Custom storage cabinets in garage and pool area - Courtyard and driveway improvements including leveling, drainage, and power washing (2024) Residents of Riviera Dunes enjoy access to optional boat slips, pickleball courts, and a fitness center—all within a secure, gated community. Located just minutes from I-75, you’re perfectly positioned for travel to Sarasota, Bradenton, and St. Pete. The nearby Riverwalk, Ellenton Outlets, and Emerson Point Preserve provide endless opportunities for dining, shopping, and outdoor fun. Whether you’re hosting friends or savoring solitude, this home offers a refined, low-maintenance lifestyle in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods. Home is vacant, contact today for easy scheduling and showing!
For sale
$595,000
303 9th Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221
3beds
2,006sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
6,000 Square Feet Lot
$638,200 Zestimate®
$297/sqft
$324/mo HOA
What's special
Detached casitaSerene courtyardPrivate sanctuaryPeaceful pool fountainCustom tiki accent wallSpa-inspired bathAngled wood floors
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Listing Provided by:
Desiree Doggett 941-900-6380,
NEXTHOME EXCELLENCE 941-893-4505
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4654825
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room Separate, Dining Room, Living Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Garden Bath, Tub with Separate Shower Stall
- Level: First
Dinette
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island
- Level: First
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x17
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Rods, Shutters, Thermal Windows, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Electric, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,693
- Total interior livable area: 2,006 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 21x20
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool, Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Gulf/Ocean to Bay Access, Intracoastal Waterway Access, Lake Privileges, Marina Access, River Access
Lot
- Size: 6,000 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, FloodZone, City Lot, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Private
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 2581704179
- Zoning: C2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Courtyard,Mediterranean,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Street Lights, Water Connected
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Ventilation
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Slip, Dock, Marina, Association Recreation - Owned, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Pool
- Security: Gated Community, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: NORTHSHORE AT RIVIERA DUNES PH 1-B
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Gated, Maintenance
- Services included: Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Private Road
- HOA fee: $324 monthly
- HOA name: North Shore at Riviera Dunes
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Palmetto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $297/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $579,489
- Annual tax amount: $5,421
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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