Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Ballard Area
A compact Bradenton pocket with real everyday value
2
Homes for sale
$347,000
Median list price
$204
Avg price / sqft
11
Median days on market
The Ballard Area sits in the heart of Bradenton, a Manatee County community built around a walkable elementary school and easy access to the rest of the city. Homes here run a practical mid-size profile — a median of about 1,766 square feet — and neighbors range from families to first-time buyers drawn to the address without the coastal price tag. Nearby names like Oneco, Bay Shore Gardens, and Braden River East round out the surrounding fabric of established Bradenton neighborhoods.
For a buyer today, the market reads tight and fast-moving. With just two active listings and a median list price of $347,000, choices are limited and well-priced homes don't linger — the median days on market is essentially zero. If you're shopping the broader Bradenton homes for sale and want a straightforward, centrally located neighborhood, Ballard rewards being ready to act.
Ballard Area is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$175,000 – $519K price range
1,766 sqft median home
$1,825/mo median rent
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Ballard Area
$519,000
1623 8TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft
$175,000
1708 12TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,882 sqft
Every active listing inside the Ballard Area boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Ballard Area market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$367,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
46 days
Median time to sell
Ballard Area vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 44.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Ballard Area boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Ballard Area is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Ballard Area home
≈ $2,423/mo
$347,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,825/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
712
Median age
61
Median income
$41,230
Median home value
$71,376
Beyond the listings
Living in Ballard Area
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Lifestyles
Top 13% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 19% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Relationships
Top 24% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Emotional
Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Lifestyles
Daily Grind
Whether throwing punches at the boxing club or punching the clock at work, this population likes to talk about their hard work.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Ballard Area FAQs
Is the Ballard Area a good place to live?+
It's a central, established Bradenton neighborhood assigned to Ballard Elementary, Martha B. King Middle, and Manatee High School, which makes it practical for families and commuters alike. You're surrounded by familiar communities like Bay Shore Gardens and Oneco, with downtown Tampa about 53 minutes away for those who work north.
Is the Ballard Area expensive?+
No — it's one of the more attainable pockets in Bradenton, with a median list price of $347,000 and homes running around $204 per square foot. The active range spans $175,000 to $519,000, so there's room for both entry buyers and those wanting a bit more space.
What do homes cost in the Ballard Area?+
The median list price is $347,000, and over the last 12 months five homes sold at a median of $343,500. Sellers are getting about 94% of asking on average, so there's still a little negotiating room on the right listing.
How is the market right now?+
It's tight and quick — only two homes are active, and the median days on market is essentially half a day. Well-priced homes move fast, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to tour the moment something hits, whether here or in nearby Braden River East.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most homes in the Ballard Area carry no HOA, which keeps monthly carrying costs simpler than in the region's gated communities. Median property tax runs about $4,617 per year, and if you're weighing renting, the median rent in the area is around $1,825 a month.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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