Oak Vistas in Sarasota is a fairly new residential development that offers house hunters several reasons for stopping by. First of all, renowned home builder D.R. Horton has managed to secure waterfront home sites in this neighborhood. Although waterfront properties in Southwest Florida are always in high demand, homeowners are often reluctant to put them on the market. The lakes at Oak Vistas provide home shoppers with a rare opportunity to acquire new waterfront residences in Sarasota.

Residents of Oak Vistas also enjoy a great location. The neighborhood is located on the northeast corner of Sarasota Springs and south of Fruitville, two prestigious and nearly historical subdivisions of the Sarasota metropolitan area. Downtown Sarasota and the white sandy beaches of Siesta Key are about 5 miles away. This excellent location is augmented by serene lakes, nature preserves and plenty of dining and shopping options located just outside of the neighborhood entrance.

The single-family residences at Oak Vistas come in a variety of spacious floor plans. In developing Oak Vistas, D.R. Horton has improved upon the typical Mediterranean-style home designs seen in Southwest Florida. The Laurel II home model, for example, combines a porch and a garage with three bedrooms and two bathrooms on 1,844 square feet of air-conditioned living space. Pricing for this floor plan starts at just under $275K.

Floor plans such as the Wisteria offer greater space, comfort and luxury. This two-story, 2,701 square feet home features four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Pricing for this home model is approaching $300K and appreciating very quickly.

Oak Vistas is already shaping up to be a classic Sarasota neighborhood. Families who choose to make this community their homestead will be pleased to know that some of the district’s best public schools and private academies are located nearby.