It has been a little over five years since national home builder D.R. Horton completed Ashton Pointe, a nice residential enclave located in the Bee Ridge district of Sarasota; in that time, early buyers have enjoyed steady property value appreciation, and only a few have chosen to sell. With only 49 single-family residences in Ashton Pointe, listings do not come on the market very often, and they tend to sell very quickly.

The three and four-bedroom homes in this neighborhood offer living spaces ranging between 1,844 and 3,857 square feet; they are built in D.R. Horton’s take on the Mediterranean revival style, and they all feature extras such as tile roofs, driveways made with decorative paver stones, granite counter tops, hurricane shutters, crown molding, and many others. D.R. Horton observed green building standards and energy efficiency when developing Ashton Pointe, what this means for prospective buyers is that they can find homes equipped with air conditioning units with a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio of 15 as well as thermal windows to keep things cool without consuming too much electricity. In May 2019, a three-bedroom home with three bathrooms was listed for $383K.

Neighborhood amenities in Ashton Pointe include a few lakes, green areas and a community playground. The homes are arranged along cul-de-sac streets, some enjoy lake views while others are adjacent to greenbelt areas. Families do not have to drive far to enjoy local parks; Twin Lakes Park is just east of I-75 on Clark Road. The Red Bug Slough Preserve, Bee Ridge Park and Urfer Family Park are also nearby. For more family fun, Livingston’s Amusement Center is just down the road, and Siesta Key Beach is close enough to visit on a daily basis. As for suburban comforts, Ashton Pointe is just a few blocks away from the Clark Road shopping district, which features restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, and many stores.