Contemporary, Ranch

**Pre-Approval or Proof of Funds REQUIRED to Preview Home** On the BRADEN RIVER w/DEEP Water DOCK!! ((((This home is NOT in a flood zone, and did not flood with any of the 2024 storms/hurricanes.)))) Sit on your private dock and just watch the wildlife or cast a line and catch your own dinner. LOVE ENTERTAINING? This home is in the upscale community of River Place - offering both gated and non gated homes. River Place offers walking trails, a community boat/canoe/kayak launch on the Braden River, a playground and has a BEAUTIFUL, fully renovated community/amenity center with a gathering place, pool, fitness center and other lifestyle amenities. You will fall in love with this executive style, Rutenberg home (paver driveways and tile roofs). Built with the quality you expect - spacious, open concept, 12 foot ceilings and indoor/outdoor living with multiple sets of sliders to the massive screen-enclosed pool, covered lanai AND with 100' of frontage on the BRADEN RIVER. So, bring your boat, paddle board, canoe, kayak, fishing poles - because this property has a beautifully constructed (maintenance free) composite deck on deep water (25 feet deep) so you can just jump in your boat and go (seller just replaced 3 of the dock posts). In this PEACEFUL HOME, you will feel like you are nested in your own private oasis. None of the roads in the nearby vicinity of this home have outlets to major roadways, so only local traffic. You NEED to see this beautifully remodeled home, fresh paint inside and out. 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, indoor laundry room with a fabulous pool + spa. The kitchen (full remodel), 2nd bathroom (full remodel), 3rd bathroom (partial upgrade). ***************About River Place***************River Place is a peaceful, hidden gem neighborhood accessed by a local road, a mature tree lined street and golf course views on either side. Homes in River Place were built between 2004 and 2010 and feature executive style homes that are reasonably priced. 7114 68th Dr E is one of ONLY SEVEN homes in River Place with 100’ of exclusive frontage on the Braden River including deeded riparian rights. This home features a dock (details below). Convenient to shopping, highways, restaurants, the beaches, boating (right in your own back yard) and great schools – expect to fall in love. HOUSE: PET and Smoke Free Home Kitchen Full RENO with all new appliances (except stove) – February 2025 Middle Bath Complete RENO – November 2024 Pool Bath – Replaced Counters and toilet – November 2024 **LOW HOA** $390 per Quarter **No CDD** Natural Gas property (Hot water heater & Gas Stove) DOCK / WATER FRONTAGE: This home is 11.5 ft above sea level and NOT in a FLOOD ZONE ONLY SEVEN homes in River Place with 100’ of exclusive frontage on the Braden River and deeded riparian rights. Water is 24’ Deep under the dock Electric at dock with lights $38K Composite Dock with Pressure Treated Posts – Owner Maintained ($10K) 2 posts replaced July 2025 Access to Little Manatee River, Linger Lodge and Jiggs Landing right from your back yard. Other local attractions: Lakewood Ranch: Lakewood Ranch offers boundless amenities for living, work, play and shop, restaurants. The Sarasota Polo Club Premier Sports Facility Hospital and Healthcare Facilities, Parks, restaurants and entertainment Mote Marine Aquarium: Soon to be MOTE SEA (Science Education Aquarium) Bradenton Riverwalk Anna Maria Island Siesta Key #1 Beach in US