Neighborhood · Palmetto, Florida
Riviera Dunes
Deep-water living on the Manatee River
8
Homes for sale
$959,500
Median list price
$372
Avg price / sqft
147
Median days on market
Riviera Dunes is a gated, marina-anchored community on the Manatee River, the kind of place where boaters walk from the front door to a slip and downtown Tampa is under an hour away. Waterfront and pool homes dominate here, and the low-maintenance, resort-style pace draws buyers who want serious water access without leaving Manatee County. If you're comparing options around town, it sits in a very different lane than Palmetto homes for sale in the Palmetto Historic District or the newer family communities like Trevesta and Artisan Lakes Esplanade.
This is a small, high-end market, so patience matters. With just 8 active listings and a median list price of $972,000, inventory is thin and homes sit an average of 134 days before selling. The 10 sales over the past year closed at a median of $1,615,000, and sellers here collected about 91% of asking — room to negotiate, but only if you know the comps.
Riviera Dunes is a community in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$579,500 – $1.9M price range
2,898 sqft median home
$317/mo median HOA
$4,400/mo median rent
9 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Riviera Dunes
$1,395,000
1105 3RD STREET E, PALMETTO
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,252 sqft
$950,000$965,000
1110 3RD STREET E, PALMETTO
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,634 sqft
$849,900
308 10TH AVENUE E, PALMETTO
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,954 sqft
$1,950,000$2,200,000
102 12TH AVENUE E, PALMETTO
4 bd · 4 ba · 4,462 sqft
$579,500$579,900
312 11TH AVENUE E, PALMETTO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,714 sqft
$1,749,000$1,794,000
120 12TH AVENUE E, PALMETTO
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,516 sqft
$969,000$979,000
304 9TH AVENUE E, PALMETTO
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,784 sqft
$799,900$824,000
313 10TH AVENUE E, PALMETTO
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,842 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Riviera Dunes market
9
Sold, last 12 months
$1,690,000
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
116 days
Median time to sell
Riviera Dunes vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 155.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Riviera Dunes boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Riviera Dunes is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Riviera Dunes home
≈ $6,555/mo
$959,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$317/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,400/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
203
Median age
66
Median income
$144,904
Median home value
$494,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Riviera Dunes
Lifestyles
Top 15% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Entertainment
Top 20% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Relationships
Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Lifestyles
Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Culture
Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Straight answers
Riviera Dunes FAQs
Is Riviera Dunes a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit for boaters and buyers who want gated, low-maintenance waterfront living on the Manatee River. Four of the eight active listings are waterfront and six have pools, so the resort lifestyle is baked in. Downtown Tampa is about 49 minutes out, which keeps you connected without giving up the water.
Is Riviera Dunes expensive?+
Yes — it's one of Palmetto's higher-end enclaves. The median list price is $972,000 and homes run from $579,900 up to $1,950,000, with three active listings above $1M. For context, it prices well above most family-oriented communities like Trevesta.
What do homes cost in Riviera Dunes?+
Active listings carry a median list price of $972,000 and average about $375 per square foot, with a median home size near 2,898 square feet. Actual sales have run higher — the 10 homes sold in the past year closed at a median of $1,615,000, reflecting demand for the larger waterfront properties.
How is the market in Riviera Dunes?+
It's a thin, deliberate market with only 8 active listings and 10 sales over the past 12 months. Homes take a median of 134 days to sell, and sellers average about 91% of asking price. That slower pace gives a prepared buyer real negotiating room.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $317 per month, which supports the gated, low-maintenance setup. Median property taxes come in around $11,680 per year, in line with the community's higher price points.
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