Neighborhood · Bradenton Beach, Florida
Azure Shores
Small-footprint island living on Anna Maria's south end
5
Homes for sale
$434,900
Median list price
$943
Avg price / sqft
62
Median days on market
Azure Shores sits on the barrier-island stretch of Bradenton Beach, where homes tend to be compact and the Gulf lifestyle does the heavy lifting. This is a place for people who want to be close to the water and comfortable in a smaller footprint — the median home here runs about 590 square feet, so it leans toward beach cottages, condos, and lock-and-leave getaways rather than sprawling estates. Nearby Stones rounds out the local options, and the wider slate of Bradenton Beach homes for sale gives you a sense of how the island fits together.
For a buyer today, this is a thin, high-priced market to read carefully. There are just five active listings with a median list price of $434,900, though the range stretches from $379,900 all the way to $5,000,000, and only one home has sold in the past twelve months. At roughly $943 per square foot you're paying island premiums for location and access, so patience and a clear budget matter more than usual here.
Azure Shores is a community in Bradenton Beach, Florida.
Quick facts
$379,900 – $5.0M price range
590 sqft median home
$617/mo median HOA
1 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Azure Shores
$5,000,000
303 GULF DRIVE N, BRADENTON BEACH
5 bd · 6 ba · 3,000 sqft
$429,000
308 2ND STREET N UNIT 201, BRADENTON BEACH
1 bd · 1 ba · 520 sqft
$434,900$439,900
205 HIGHLAND AVENUE UNIT 2, BRADENTON BEACH
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 sqft
$379,900$384,900
205 HIGHLAND AVENUE UNIT 3, BRADENTON BEACH
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 sqft
$2,790,000$2,800,000
206 CHURCH AVENUE, BRADENTON BEACH
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,308 sqft
Every active listing inside the Azure Shores boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Azure Shores market
1
Sold, last 12 months
$425,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
167 days
Median time to sell
Azure Shores vs Bradenton Beach
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Azure Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Azure Shores is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Azure Shores home
≈ $3,525/mo
$434,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$617/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
103
Median age
67
Median income
$74,643
Median home value
$559,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Azure Shores
Culture
Top 2% 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 5% 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 13% 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 19% 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.
Straight answers
Azure Shores FAQs
Is Azure Shores a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want to be steps from the Gulf and are happy with a smaller, low-maintenance home. Assigned schools include Anna Maria Elementary, Martha B. King Middle, and Bayshore High School. It's an island setting, so expect a slower pace and a longer haul to the mainland — Tampa International Airport is roughly 71 minutes away.
Is Azure Shores expensive?+
Yes, by square footage it's a premium market at about $943 per square foot, which is typical for barrier-island property. The median list price of $434,900 buys a compact home rather than a large one, and higher-end listings run well into the millions.
What do homes cost in Azure Shores?+
The median list price is currently $434,900, with active listings ranging from $379,900 up to $5,000,000. The one home sold in the past year closed at $425,000, giving you a real anchor for what mid-range property here actually trades for. You can compare against the broader Bradenton Beach homes for sale to see where it lands.
How is the market in Azure Shores?+
It's a small, slow-moving market with just five active listings and only one sale in the last twelve months. Homes take a median of 62 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 99% of asking on average, so well-priced homes hold their value even if buyers are few.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Plan for a median HOA of about $617 per month, which is common for island condos and communities that cover shared upkeep. Property taxes run around $5,629 per year at the median, so factor both into your monthly carrying cost.
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