Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Rio Vista
A walkable Sarasota pocket close to the water
4
Homes for sale
$312,500
Median list price
$284
Avg price / sqft
55
Median days on market
Rio Vista sits within easy reach of everything that makes Sarasota tick — the Gulf beaches out on Lido Key, the arts-and-dining energy of the Rosemary District, and the leafy residential calm of neighbors like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores. It's the kind of centrally located neighborhood that trades big lots for short drives, with homes that lean modest in size and practical in layout.
For buyers, this is a small, tight market: just four active listings right now, with a median list price of $312,500 and homes ranging from about $300,000 to $380,000. Properties are moving at a measured pace — around 55 days on market — but sellers have been getting a strong 102% of asking on the few homes that trade, so well-priced listings don't linger. If you want to broaden the search, it's worth comparing against nearby Arlington Park and the wider pool of Sarasota homes for sale.
Rio Vista is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$299,999 – $380K price range
1,200 sqft median home
$3,500/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Rio Vista
$325,000
3035 HILLVIEW STREET, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1 ba · 782 sqft
$299,999$339,999
2912 HAWTHORNE STREET, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,016 sqft
$379,900$399,900
3006 HAWTHORNE STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,835 sqft
$300,000$341,999
2817 HAWTHORNE STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,383 sqft
Every active listing inside the Rio Vista boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Rio Vista market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$287,500
Median sold price
102%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
77 days
Median time to sell
Rio Vista vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 81.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Rio Vista boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Rio Vista is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Rio Vista home
≈ $2,164/mo
$312,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$3,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
263
Median age
59
Median income
$68,409
Median home value
$269,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Rio Vista
Beliefs
Top 1% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Relationships
Top 3% in the U.S.Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Emotional
Top 5% in the U.S.Deep Emotions
Sharing personal struggles and stories overcoming relationship issues, this population seeks to tell others about their emotional journeys.
Beliefs
Top 6% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Relationships
Top 6% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Emotional
Top 7% in the U.S.Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
Straight answers
Rio Vista FAQs
Is Rio Vista a good place to live?+
It's a practical central-Sarasota choice for buyers who want to be close to the action rather than tucked away. You're within a short drive of the Gulf beaches on Lido Key, downtown dining, and the Rosemary District. Assigned schools include Alta Vista Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High.
Is Rio Vista expensive?+
Compared to Sarasota's waterfront and luxury pockets, it's relatively attainable. The median list price sits at $312,500, with active homes running from about $300,000 up to $380,000, and pricing averages around $284 per square foot.
What do homes cost in Rio Vista?+
Right now there are four active listings, with a median list price of $312,500 and a median home size near 1,200 square feet. Over the past year two homes sold at a median price of $287,500, so buyers should expect to compete when a well-priced listing hits the market.
How is the Rio Vista market?+
It's small but firm — homes are spending a median of 55 days on market, yet sellers have averaged 102% of their asking price on recent sales. With only four active listings, inventory is thin, so serious buyers should be ready to move on the right home. It helps to keep an eye on the broader Sarasota homes for sale as well.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no median HOA fee reported for Rio Vista, which keeps monthly ownership costs simple. Median property taxes run about $3,690 per year, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent in the area is around $3,500 per month.
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