Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Bay Beach
Waterfront living on Bradenton's western edge
1
Homes for sale
$1,900,000
Median list price
$749
Avg price / sqft
203
Median days on market
Bay Beach sits at the water's edge in Bradenton, a small pocket where the coastal lifestyle drives everything — think boat access, water views, and a quieter rhythm than the busier stretches of Manatee County. The scale here is intimate, with just a handful of homes trading hands in any given year, so the neighborhood tends to draw buyers who want a specific kind of waterfront setting rather than a big subdivision feel. Nearby you'll find established Bradenton communities like Bay Shore Gardens and Oneco, each with its own character, plus larger master-planned options such as Heritage Harbour a bit further inland.
For a buyer today, the reality is a thin, high-end market. There's currently one active listing at $1,999,900 — a waterfront home in the $1M-plus tier — while two homes sold over the past year at a median of $502,700, which tells you the range here is wide and inventory is scarce. If you're shopping, expect to move deliberately: with so few options, patience and a clear sense of what you want matter more than in a fast-moving neighborhood. Browse the broader market of Bradenton homes for sale to see how Bay Beach fits into the wider picture.
Bay Beach is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,900,000 – $1.9M price range
2,537 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bay Beach
Every active listing inside the Bay Beach boundary
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Browse Bay Beach
By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Bay Beach market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$502,700
Median sold price
88%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
220 days
Median time to sell
Bay Beach vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bay Beach boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bay Beach is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bay Beach home
≈ $11,488/mo
$1,900,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
299
Median age
50
Median income
$80,903
Median home value
$398,200
Beyond the listings
Living in Bay Beach
Active
Top 5% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Beliefs
Top 8% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Appearance oriented
Top 10% in the U.S.Fitness Fashion
Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.
Active
Top 16% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Beliefs
Top 18% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Relationships
Top 25% 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.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Bay Beach FAQs
Is Bay Beach a good place to live?+
If you want a small, water-oriented corner of Bradenton, it's a strong fit — the neighborhood is compact and centered on waterfront living. Homes feed into Sea Breeze Elementary, W. D. Sugg Middle, and Bayshore High School, and you're roughly an hour from Tampa International Airport. It suits buyers who value a quieter, coastal setting over a large amenity-driven community.
Is Bay Beach expensive?+
It can be, at the top end. The single active listing is priced at $1,999,900 with an average of $788 per square foot, though the two homes sold over the past year came in at a median of $502,700 — so the range is genuinely wide. Nearby Bay Shore Gardens can offer more accessible entry points if the premium tier is out of range.
What do homes cost in Bay Beach?+
Right now there's one home on the market at $1,999,900, and the median home size in the neighborhood is about 2,537 square feet at roughly $788 per square foot. Over the last 12 months, two closed sales landed at a median of $502,700, which shows how much the price can swing depending on the property. With so little inventory, each listing tends to stand on its own.
How is the market in Bay Beach?+
It's a thin, slow-moving market by design — just two sales in the past year and a single active listing, which has sat for a median of 85 days. Sellers have been getting about 88% of their asking price on average, so there's room to negotiate. Expect to be patient and act decisively when the right home appears.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't available for the current Bay Beach inventory, which fits its small, non-master-planned character. Property taxes run higher here given the price points, with a median around $15,209 per year. If HOA structure matters to you, larger planned communities like Heritage Harbour offer more predictable dues.
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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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