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Bradenton Beach, Florida

Old Florida beach town at the tip of Anna Maria Island

79

Homes for sale

$1,189,000

Median list price

$969

Avg price / sqft

97

Median days on market

Bradenton Beach sits at the south end of Anna Maria Island, where the Gulf on one side and the bay on the other keep almost everything within a short walk of the water. It's a small, low-rise town of cottages, condos, and the historic fishing village feel around nearby Cortez — the kind of place where a golf cart is more useful than a second car. You'll find waterfront homes along the bay, homes with water views, and a heavy dose of townhomes & condos built for beach living rather than sprawling lots.

For buyers, this is a barrier-island market where prices run well above the Manatee County mainland. Median list price sits at $1,207,500 across 84 active listings, and 47 of those are asking $1M or more — but there's still range, with entry points near $159,000 in the condo and co-op segments. Homes are taking a median 96.5 days to sell and closing around 92% of asking, so watch the just reduced listings and don't assume list price is the final number.

Bradenton Beach is in Manatee County, Florida.

Quick facts

$159,000$11M price range

1,212 sqft median home

$5,500/mo median rent

Leans buyer right now

Drive times

Downtown Tampa69 min
Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA)72 min

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The numbers that matter

The Bradenton Beach market

Leans buyer

14.4 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.

66

Sold, last 12 months

$640,000

Median sold price

92%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

71 days

Median time to sell

Bradenton Beach vs Manatee County

Median list price

Bradenton Beach$1.2M
Manatee Co.$438K

Price per sqft

Bradenton Beach$969
Manatee Co.$435

Days on market

Bradenton Beach97d
Manatee Co.58d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

8.4% yr/yr

$489K$1.0M$1.6MAug ’23Jul ’26

Homes on the market

17.4% yr/yr

3569103Aug ’23Jul ’26

Homes sold per month

059Aug ’24Jul ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Bradenton Beach, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.

Where to look

Bradenton Beach neighborhoods

Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.

For the school run

School zones with homes for sale

Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.

Beyond the listings

Living in Bradenton Beach

01

Gulf and bay within reach

With 29 waterfront and 42 pool listings currently active, most of the inventory here is built around water access and outdoor living.

02

Condos anchor the entry point

Of 84 active listings, 35 are condominiums — the most accessible way into the island, starting around $159,000.

03

A true beach-cottage scale

The median home is just 1,339 sqft, reflecting a town of cottages and condos rather than large single-family estates.

04

Established island communities

Neighborhoods like Ilexhurst, Runaway Bay, Cortez Beach, and Sandpiper Resort Co-Op give the market real variety in style and price.

05

Strong rental demand

Median rent runs $5,000/mo, a reflection of the year-round and seasonal appeal of Anna Maria Island living.

Population

777

Median age

68.9

Median income

$72,891

Median home value

$469,300

What people here are into

Culture

Top 3% in the U.S.

Sites to See

This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.

Hobbies & Interests

Top 6% in the U.S.

Wanderlust

Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.

Relationships

Top 16% in the U.S.

Love & Romance

Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.

Hobbies & Interests

Top 18% in the U.S.

Natural Beauty

This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.

Relationships

Top 20% in the U.S.

Girl Squad

From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.

Lifestyles

Top 20% in the U.S.

Wealth Signaling

Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Bradenton Beach home

$8,202/mo

Principal & interest $6,265
Property tax $587
HOA / fees $1,140
Insurance (est.) $210

$1,189,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

100%

In a FEMA flood zone

Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment

$5,500/mo

Median rent

4 homes for rent right now

Straight answers

Bradenton Beach real estate FAQs

Is Bradenton Beach a good place to live?+

It's a small, walkable barrier-island town at the south end of Anna Maria Island, with the Gulf beaches and the bay both minutes away. Assigned schools include Anna Maria Elementary, Martha B. King Middle, and Manatee High. It suits buyers who want beach-town scale over big-city convenience — downtown Tampa is about 69 minutes away.

Is Bradenton Beach expensive?+

Yes, by mainland standards. The median list price is $1,207,500 and average price per square foot is around $993, with 47 of 84 active listings priced at $1M or more. That said, the condo and co-op segments start near $159,000, so you can browse by price to find the accessible end of the market.

What do homes cost in Bradenton Beach?+

Active listings run from $159,000 to nearly $11 million, with a median list of $1,207,500. Over the last 12 months, 66 homes sold at a median of $685,000 — a gap that reflects how much high-end inventory sits on the market. The mix leans toward single-family homes and condos, so your budget goes a long way in shaping what's realistic.

How is the market right now?+

It's a patient market. Homes are taking a median 96.5 days to sell and sellers are getting about 92% of asking, meaning there's room to negotiate. Keep an eye on the just reduced list, since price cuts are common at these days-on-market levels.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

Median HOA dues run about $1,133/month, which is significant and reflects the number of condos and resort-style communities on the island. Median property tax is around $8,383/year. With 35 condominiums among the active townhomes & condos, always factor the monthly fee into your true cost.

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