For most of 2018, housing market conditions in Sarasota mostly favored sellers because of the tight supply of available properties. Things look to be improving for home buyers in 2019 thanks to the initiative of national builders such as D.R. Horton, which has been busy developing Garden Village in Sarasota.

Located to the west of I-75 and south of Fruitville Road, Garden Village is a gated community platted for 170 single-family residences that are being offered at very reasonable prices. These brand new homes have the D.R. Horton seal of quality construction and elegant design; plus, they are pretty generous in terms of living space. The starter home model, the Allex, is a 1,504 square feet property with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage. The rest of the floor plans feature two stories and more than 2,000 square feet of interior; the largest model is the Robie, which can be configured with five bedrooms and three full bathrooms.

Prices at Garden Village start below $295K for homes designed under the starter Allex floor plan. For $325K, you can get a five-bedroom home with nearly 2,500 square feet of interior. These prices are for homes completed in 2019 and equipped with high-end appliances, designer kitchens with granite counter tops, covered lanais, self-cleaning electric range, center island with breakfast bars, and loft spaces for the larger models. With a new D.R. Horton home, you get a 10-year structural warranty and the peace of mind that comes from a respected national home builder.

Garden Village is a great location for families looking for suburban comfort and nearby attractions. The Sarasota Crossings shopping center is just a few blocks to the north, and it is anchored by a Target store as well as a Publix supermarket. Fruitville Park and Celery Fields Park are less than five minutes away, and you can drive to Downtown Sarasota and the beaches of Siesta Key in less than 30 minutes.\