Lakewood Ranch and the University Park district are two of the most desirable places to live in Southwest Florida; in 2019, national home builder D.R. Horton began developing Bay Landing, a modern gated community located right between these two districts, and the property value appreciation in this neighborhood has been nothing short of amazing.

Bay Landing in Sarasota is located north of Fruitville Road and east of I-75, not far from Nathan Benderson Park. You really can’t ask for a better location; driving to the beaches at Siesta Key will only take you about 30 minutes, and you can always choose between the Mall at University Town Center and Main Street at Lakewood Ranch when you are ready for shopping and entertainment. You are also very close to Downtown Sarasota. This premium location explains why three-bedroom townhouses listed below $265K a couple of years ago are now coming on the market for at least $445K.

D.R. Horton has selected fresh home designs inspired by Mediterranean revival architecture to make Bay Landing a stylish place to live. Townhouse floor plans with three bedrooms and two bathrooms offer at least 1,670 square feet of interior, but you can also find single-family homes with up to five bedrooms built on 3,500 square feet of living space. By the time all phases of construction are completed at Bay Landing, the largest models will easily be listed at a million dollars.

Even though Bay Landing is not a Lakewood Ranch village, its high quality of life makes it feel like one. The community is surrounded by green spaces, and there is a new recreation center complete with a swimming pool, clubhouse, fitness room, and lounge area. Children can enjoy their own playground, and dogs have their own park.

If you are familiar with the work of D.R. Horton, you can expect nothing but the best in terms of hurricane-proof construction. You can also look forward to living in homes packed with extras such as granite countertops, smart home automation systems, and top-of-the-line appliances in the kitchen as well as the laundry room. For these and many other reasons, Bay Landing is highly recommended to smart real estate investors.