Some of the best real estate in Southwest Florida can be found between Oscar Scherer State Park and North Venice. The town of Nokomis is often overlooked by prospective homeowners in Sarasota County; this quiet part of Florida is home to a pristine beach, golf courses, parks, and spectacular homes. If you are looking for more space and luxury than what is usually offered closer to Downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key, you should take a look at the Mission Valley neighborhoods of Nokomis.

Located just west of the Legacy Trail and next to the Mission Valley Country Club, Mission Estates offers a collection of 97 single-family residences arranged along a couple of canals and greenbelt spaces. Most homes at Mission Estates feature their own covered swimming pools and attractive extras such as lanais, tray ceilings, natural stone counters, designer kitchens, and more. Membership at the nearby Mission Valley golf course is optional; many residents enjoy the easy access, but there are other nearby courses to consider as well. In 2019, you can expect to see Mission Estates listings to start at $500K for a four-bedroom home with three full bathrooms built on nearly 3,000 square feet of interior.

Mission Valley Estates is a larger equestrian neighborhood that is closer the Calusa Lakes Golf Club. You can expect more expansive lot sizes and a greater diversity in terms of architectural styles at Mission Valley Estates. Some of the older properties were developed in the mid-1990s; an example would be a two-bedroom Mediterranean-style home with two bathrooms and 1,713 square feet of living space, this home sits on more than an acre of land with spacious yard space overlooking a natural lake. At less than $300K, this Mission Valley Estates listing is a great deal for first-time home buyers.

Aside from the great real estate, these two neighborhoods enjoy plenty of Florida vegetation for increased privacy. The Nokomis Village shopping center, which is anchored by a large Publix supermarket, is just seven minutes away. Driving to the public beach of Nokomis, a haven for shark tooth and seashell collectors, takes less than 15 minutes.