Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Bay Lake Estates
A small West Bradenton pocket with room to breathe
2
Homes for sale
$539,450
Median list price
$262
Avg price / sqft
115
Median days on market
Bay Lake Estates is a compact West Bradenton neighborhood where the pace is quiet and the lots tend to run generous, with pool homes and the occasional waterfront property setting the tone. It sits within easy reach of the wider Bradenton homes for sale market and neighbors like Bay Shore Gardens and Oneco, so you get residential calm without feeling cut off from town.
For buyers, this is a thin-inventory market that rewards patience. Right now there are just 3 active listings with a median list price of $579,900, and homes are taking a median of 89 days to sell — longer than the frenzied pace you'll see in busier corners of Bradenton. Sellers here are landing about 96% of asking, so there's some room to negotiate but not a fire sale.
Bay Lake Estates is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$499,000 – $580K price range
2,066 sqft median home
$192/mo median HOA
$3,250/mo median rent
9 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bay Lake Estates
$499,000$509,000
5015 86TH STREET COURT W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,821 sqft
$579,900$599,000
5207 86TH STREET COURT W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,311 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Bay Lake Estates market
9
Sold, last 12 months
$460,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
106 days
Median time to sell
Bay Lake Estates vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 20.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bay Lake Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bay Lake Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bay Lake Estates home
≈ $3,643/mo
$539,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$192/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,250/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
526
Median age
50
Median income
$80,903
Median home value
$398,200
Beyond the listings
Living in Bay Lake Estates
Active
Top 5% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
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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
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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
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Straight answers
Bay Lake Estates FAQs
Is Bay Lake Estates a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a quiet, residential West Bradenton neighborhood with generous lots and easy access to the rest of town. Homes here are assigned to Sea Breeze Elementary, W. D. Sugg Middle, and Bayshore High School, and neighbors like Bay Shore Gardens keep it well-connected without feeling crowded.
Is Bay Lake Estates expensive?+
It sits in the mid-range for Bradenton, with a median list price of $579,900 and homes running about $324 per square foot. That's a step above entry-level, but the median sold price over the past year was $455,000, so what actually closes can come in well below the current asking prices.
What do homes cost in Bay Lake Estates?+
Active listings currently range from $509,995 to $774,999, with a median list of $579,900 and a typical home around 2,049 sqft. If you're comparing against nearby options, it's worth also watching Oneco and the broader Bradenton market to gauge value.
How is the market in Bay Lake Estates?+
It's a slow-moving, low-inventory market — just 3 active listings and 6 sales in the past 12 months, with a median of 89 days on market. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking, which means there's modest negotiating room but not distressed pricing.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs $194/month and the median property tax is about $6,359 a year. Those numbers are reasonable for the price point, and if you're renting first, the median rent in the area is around $3,350/month.
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