‘Casual and modern’ waterfront home in Sarasota hits the market at $15 million (Photos)

A waterfront home on Siesta Key that wrapped up construction just two years ago is listed for sale — fully furnished — at $15 million. The house, at 3799 Flamingo Ave., totals 18,706 square feet, with 8,138 square feet of indoor living space. It features modern architecture and a neutral palette. The list price breaks down to $1,843 per square foot. Joel Schemmel of the Schemmel Property Group with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is the listing agent on the home, which hit the market…Original Article

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Domres Real Estate Investment Arranges the Sale of a 220-Acre Parcel in Riverview

Riverview, FL – February 21, 2018 – Domres Real Estate Investment, Inc. arranged the sale of a 220-acre parcel in Riverview that closed on February 16, 2018. The vacant tract of land is located at the corner of Symmes rd. And Fern Hill dr. in Riverview and sold for $19 million.

Marty Domres, president of Domres Real Estate Investment, Inc. represented both the Buyer, Ventana Development, LLC and the Seller, Riverview Grove Ltd. in this transaction. Domres stated that “This property was ideal for development because of its attributes and great location in Riverview.” Ventana Development’s plans include the development 835 single family residential lots. The finished residential lots will be sold to CalAtlantic, Lennar, M/I, and Pulte homes. Domres also stated that “Riverview is experiencing amazing growth in both commercial and residential development. The property location is very convenient, with easy access to Tampa by its close proximity to I-75 and Hwy. 301, as well as Hwy. 41.”

For more information about Domres Real Estate Investment, go to www.domresrealestate.com.

About Domres Real Estate Investment, Inc.:

Domres Real Estate Investment, Inc. is an independently owned, top producing commercial, land, and residential real estate company serving Tampa Bay and the surrounding communities since 1997. Marty Domres, president, is an experienced real estate broker with over 25-years experience in the real estate market.

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