Condos / Carriage Homes
- Square feet
- 1,200 – 1,800 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 2–3 bed / 2 bath
Approximate price range
$280k – $380k
Lower-maintenance entry point into bundled golf.
Lakewood Ranch, FL · Manatee County · 34212
River Strand at Heritage Harbour
27 holes, a country club lifestyle, and a Bradenton price point.
River Strand is technically in Heritage Harbour (Bradenton) rather than the LWR master plan, but it sits right on the edge and most buyers shopping LWR look at it. Lennar built it as a bundled-golf community with 27 Arthur Hills-designed holes across three 9-hole courses, a full country club, resort pools, and a variety of home types from condos to estate homes. The price points tend to be a notch below LWR proper for comparable square footage, which makes it an interesting alternative.
Written by Sekina Probasco, REALTOR®, eXp Realty · June 2026 · Photography by Gulf Coast Realty Media
River Strand is in Heritage Harbour (Bradenton), not within the official Lakewood Ranch master plan. I include it because buyers shopping the LWR corridor frequently compare it.
At a glance
- Location
- Manatee County · 34212
- Builder
- Lennar
- Gated
- Yes, gated
- Homes
- ~1,100+ homes
- Golf
- 27 holes, bundled golf (Greens, Sanctuary, Estuary courses)
- Type
- Bundled golf country club
- Price range
- $280,000 – $700,000
The home styles
Here's what you'll typically find available in River Strand. Price ranges are approximate and shift with the market, text me for the freshest numbers.
Coach Homes / Villas
- Square feet
- 1,600 – 2,000 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 2–3 bed / 2 bath
Approximate price range
$350k – $480k
Attached or paired, with garage. Popular with seasonal and part-time residents.
Single-Family Homes
- Square feet
- 1,800 – 3,200 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 3–5 bed / 2–3 bath
Approximate price range
$430k – $700k
Detached homes, many with golf-course or preserve views.
Price ranges reflect approximate market conditions as of mid-2026. Inventory moves daily. Text me for current active listings in River Strand.
Amenities
Golf
- 27 holes total: Greens, Sanctuary, and Estuary courses (Arthur Hills design)
- Mandatory bundled golf membership
- Full practice range, putting greens, PGA staff
- Pro shop and golf cart included in membership
Clubhouse & Dining
- Grand Clubhouse with restaurant and bar
- Grille Room for casual dining
- Social events and themed dinners
- Full banquet/event facilities
Recreation
- Two resort pools
- Poolside Tiki Bar
- 8 Har-Tru tennis courts
- Pickleball courts
- 24-hour fitness center
What makes River Strand stand out
- 27 holes of bundled golf at a price point below many LWR communities
- Arthur Hills-designed courses, well-regarded in the golf community
- Sits right on the edge of LWR, easy access to all LWR retail and dining
- Wide range of home types from condos through estate homes
Schools
School assignments can change as districts re-zone. Always confirm at the specific street address before relying on the assignment.
Manatee County District
- Elementary: Freedom Elementary
- Middle: Carlos E. Haile Middle
- High: Parrish Community High
Heritage Harbour feeds into different schools than LWR proper. Confirm at the specific street address.
Great fit for
- Golfers who want bundled golf at a more accessible price than Lakewood National or Country Club East
- Snowbirds and seasonal residents who want lock-and-leave condos with club access
- Buyers who want country club lifestyle with Manatee County tax benefits
- Families who want A-rated schools in the Heritage Harbour district
Curious about River Strand?
Send me a quick text or drop the address you're looking at. I'll put together current comps, any active listings in River Strand, and answer whatever you're wondering about.