Pre-Construction. To be built. Design your waterfront retreat on the last homesite currently offered for sale on Rio Vista Terrace in The Islands on the Manatee River, a private, gated boating community with no CDD fees. The price includes the land and the proposed single story house. The proposed single-story home offers approximately 3,373 square feet of living space with four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a separate office/den, and a three-car garage configuration. Highlights include an open great room, island kitchen, walk-in pantry, dedicated dining room, and a private primary suite with two walk-in closets. Approximately 971 square feet of covered lanai create an inviting setting for outdoor living overlooking the water. With more than 30 years of experience building high-end homes in South Florida, the builder offers opportunities to personalize the floor plan, finishes, and architectural details, subject to budget, engineering, community approval, and permitting. Deeded dock rights provide an opportunity to build a dock with the home. Enjoy Manatee River access and boating access to the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 35 minutes away by boat. Conveniently located approximately 10 minutes from Lakewood Ranch, 20 minutes from Sarasota, 30 minutes from St. Petersburg, and 40 minutes from Tampa. Travel times vary with traffic and boating conditions. Advertised price includes the land, proposed home, and site work. Renderings and plans illustrate proposed construction and may depict optional features. Final specifications, customizations, pricing, and completion schedule are subject to the executed agreements. Request the plans and included-feature specifications to begin creating your custom home.
- Built in 2026
- 3 garage spaces
- $563.30/sqft
- Lot size: 18,918 sqft
- 45 days on market
- Directions: If you input the address on Google or Apple Maps, it will take you directly to the lot. From I75 North, take SR64 East to Upper Manatee River Rd. Make a left. Cross the Ft. Hamer Bridge, and the gated entrance is on the left, past the public boat ramp on Fort Hamer Park. If you are going north on Fort Hamer Rd after passing the Fort Hamer Bridge, take your first left. If you are going north on Fort Hamer Rd, take a right just before the Fort Hamer Bridge.
- County: Manatee
- Geo subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS
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Steven Koleno
Consumer-First Real Estate Architect
- Source: Stellar MLS
- MLS #: A4705783
Listing updated: September 11, 2026 at 4:13PM
Listing provided by: Dan Fereghetti, LUXURY HOMES OF FLORIDA, LLC
Last checked 19 days ago
Listing provided by: Dan Fereghetti, LUXURY HOMES OF FLORIDA, LLC
Last checked 19 days ago
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