In the French language, Soleil means Sun. In Sarasota, Soleil means great living in a pleasant, maintenance-free gated community in the heart of University Park. Soleil is a D.R. Horton community that offers cozy townhouses as well as spacious single-family residences. The combination of a convenient location, neighborhood amenities, and the quality work of D.R. Horton as a home builder make Soleil an excellent opportunity for first-time home buyers, small families, single professionals, and retirees.

Located just north of University Parkway, right between Conservatory Park and Highway 301, Soleil is actually part of Manatee County, which means that homeowners get a little break on their annual property taxes. The construction at Soleil is fairly new; the initial phase of townhouses was completed between 2015 and 2017, and the larger single-family residences were still being developed as of 2018. This is a community where residents and their guests enjoy amenities such as a heated swimming pool with a large clubhouse, a gym, a dog park, and a green area ideal for picnics.

In late 2019, Soleil offered some of the lowest price points in University Park. A two-bedroom townhouse with two bathrooms was listed just under $250K; we are talking about a dwelling with more than 1,400 square feet under air conditioning and a private garage. House hunters looking for more space and privacy can find a four-bedroom home with three full bathrooms, two parking spaces in the garage, a breakfast bar with granite countertops, and a fenced backyard with enough space to build a private swimming pool, listed for $365K. When you keep in mind that median home prices in the University Park district approached $415K in 2019, it is easy to see the value proposition at Soleil, particularly with so many homes still under builder’s warranty.

The amenities and great real estate at Soleil are complemented by being just a couple of minutes away from a vibrant shopping district anchored by a Walmart Supercenter. Driving a few more minutes to the east will take you to The Mall at University Town Center, and you can choose between Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, and Siesta Key, which are less than 30 minutes away, when planning your weekend trips.