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Riverwalk is one of Lakewood Ranch's original villages, a small, established neighborhood near the Braden River with sidewalks, nature trails and easy access to Lakewood Main Street and I-75. We're Eric and Traci Bolen of Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, and we'd love to help you buy or sell here.
Source: Redfin (Redfin neighborhood page), September 2026
Median Sale Price
$584,836
+11.4% YoY
Homes Sold
5
+69.9% YoY
Days on Market
131
+79 days YoY (median)
Sale-to-List
98.3%
+5.0 pt YoY
Living here
About Riverwalk
Lakewood Ranch village. Riverwalk is its own village, one of Lakewood Ranch's originals, beside Summerfield near the Braden River on the Manatee County side.
Builder and years. Various builders. Opened in 1999 and fully built, so all sales are resales.
Home types. Mainly single-family homes, on average a bit larger than in Summerfield. Sarasota Magazine's 2009 survey counted about 431 homes on 165 acres.
Gated? No.
Amenities. Nature-oriented: the Braden River Nature Trail links large lakes with Heron's Nest Nature Park, and Summerfield Community Park is next door. No resort clubhouse.
HOA and CDD. Shares Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 with Summerfield (on the tax bill) plus a modest village association fee.
55+? No. All ages.
Market
Price Range
Source: Redfin (Redfin neighborhood page), September 2026. Graphic by Sand + Sea Homes.
Riverwalk is small, so only a handful of homes sell in a typical month and the median can swing widely.
Redfin reported a median sale price of $584,836 for Riverwalk over the three months ending September 2026, up 11.4% from a year earlier. It counted 5 homes sold in September, with a median of 131 days on market (79 more than a year earlier), and homes sold for about 98.3% of list price. Village-level medians can swing a lot from month to month and mix every home type, so ask us for recent comps on the exact street you're considering.
Riverwalk is on the Manatee County side of Lakewood Ranch, so property taxes and public schools are Manatee County's. We check these details with you line by line:
Tax bill and CDD. Community Development District or stewardship district assessments are usually collected on the property tax bill, not by the HOA. Ask for the latest bill and whether any bond (debt) portion remains. Florida taxes also reset after a sale.
Association documents. Review the HOA budget, reserves, what the dues cover, and the leasing, pet and architectural rules before your inspection period ends. Some neighborhoods and condos have an extra association.
Insurance and flood zone. Get insurance quotes, and flood quotes where needed, before you're under contract. Flood zones are assigned home by home. Our post on whether Florida home insurance rates are coming down explains the current picture.
Flood history. Parts of neighboring Summerfield flooded during Hurricane Debby in August 2024, and Riverwalk sits near the Braden River. Ask for an elevation certificate and the home's water-intrusion history.
Zoned public schools for Riverwalk, from the School District of Manatee County's 2026-27 attendance-zone locator (checked Oct 20, 2026 using addresses inside the neighborhood):
Elementary: Willis Elementary School
Middle: Nolan Middle School
High: Lakewood Ranch High School
Manatee County's new elementary and middle school zones took effect in 2026-27; new high school zones take effect in 2027-28, so the high school shown here may change. Manatee County families can also apply through the district's Controlled Open Enrollment (School Choice) window for programs such as IB at Johnson K-8 and Southeast High and AICE at Palmetto High. Manatee School for the Arts in Palmetto is a public charter school for grades 6-12 with its own application. School boundaries change, so always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the School District of Manatee County before you buy.
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Nearby
Summerfield, Lakewood Main Street, the Country Club, University Parkway and I-75 are all close by.
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More Lakewood Ranch Neighborhoods
Riverwalk is one of more than 40 villages in Lakewood Ranch. Head back to our Lakewood Ranch homes and living guide for the big picture, or explore more of Lakewood Ranch:
Riverwalk opened in 1999 as one of Lakewood Ranch's original villages, so homes are now resales with mature landscaping.
Is Riverwalk gated?
No. Riverwalk is an open, non-gated village.
What is there to do near Riverwalk?
The Braden River Nature Trail, Heron's Nest Nature Park and Summerfield Community Park are close by, along with the shops and restaurants of Lakewood Main Street.
Which schools are zoned for Riverwalk?
Based on the School District of Manatee County's 2026-27 attendance-zone locator (checked Oct 20, 2026), Riverwalk is zoned for Willis Elementary School, Nolan Middle School and Lakewood Ranch High School. Boundaries change, so confirm the schools for a specific address with the School District of Manatee County.
