Community Overview
3,000 to 5,500 sq ft
0.20 to 0.35 acres
Southside Elementary, Booker Middle, Riverview High
No mandatory HOA
Buyers who want canal access and dock potential, but prefer a quieter, less-trafficked block.
South Spoonbill has several homes still on original 1960s seawalls. A full seawall replacement is a $100K-$200K project, factor that into your offer math rather than discovering it after inspection.
South Spoonbill Drive mirrors its northern counterpart with canal frontage and dock-ready waterfront. The street tends to be quieter and slower to turn over, with longer-tenured owners.
A higher proportion of homes here are thoughtful renovations of Arvida originals rather than total rebuilds. Buyers should diligence seawall age, roof age, and impact-glass coverage, the three line items that determine insurability in the current Florida market.
Pricing typically tracks $200K-$500K below comparable Bowsprit Lane homes, making South Spoonbill one of the better value plays for serious canal-front buyers.
Call (941) 313-7022 or email DaveGHomes@gmail.com for expert guidance on buying or selling in South Spoonbill Drive.