Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Bayou Harbor
Small-scale waterfront living close to the Gulf
1
Homes for sale
$775,000
Median list price
$539
Avg price / sqft
365
Median days on market
Bayou Harbor is a compact Bradenton neighborhood on the west side of Manatee County, the kind of place where a handful of homes trade hands each year rather than dozens. You're within easy reach of the wider Bradenton homes for sale market and neighboring communities like Bay Shore Gardens and Oneco, so the coastal-Florida rhythm here comes with real options nearby.
For a buyer today, this is a thin, patient market. There's just one active listing at $775,000, and only two homes have sold in the past twelve months, so inventory moves slowly and pricing is set case by case. If you're comparing options, it's worth also watching listings in Braden River East and Heritage Harbour, where more homes turn over.
Bayou Harbor is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$775,000 – $775K price range
1,438 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bayou Harbor
Every active listing inside the Bayou Harbor boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Bayou Harbor market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$760,000
Median sold price
89%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
203 days
Median time to sell
Bayou Harbor vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 9.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bayou Harbor boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bayou Harbor is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bayou Harbor home
≈ $4,955/mo
$775,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
425
Median age
55
Median income
$103,042
Median home value
$567,131
Beyond the listings
Living in Bayou Harbor
Beliefs
Top 9% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 23% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Active
Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Active
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.
Culture
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.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Bayou Harbor FAQs
Is Bayou Harbor a good place to live?+
It's a small, quiet west-Bradenton neighborhood with easy access to the Gulf coast and the wider Manatee County area. Homes are assigned to Ida M. Stewart Elementary, Martha B. King Middle, and Manatee High School. If you want more turnover and choice nearby, Heritage Harbour is a larger, more active community.
Is Bayou Harbor expensive?+
It sits in the upper end of the Bradenton market, with the single active listing at $775,000 and an average of about $539 per square foot. That's a premium relative to many surrounding neighborhoods, so it reads as a higher-cost, low-inventory pocket rather than an entry-level option.
What do homes cost in Bayou Harbor?+
The current active listing is priced at $775,000, and over the past twelve months two homes sold at a median of $760,000. With a median home size around 1,438 square feet and roughly $539 per square foot, buyers should expect boutique pricing on a small pool of properties.
How is the Bayou Harbor market right now?+
It's slow and thin: one active listing, two sales in the last year, and a median of 182 days on market. Sellers have been getting about 89% of asking on average, so there's real room to negotiate when a home does come available. Watching Bradenton homes for sale more broadly helps you gauge value here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA fee on record for Bayou Harbor, which is unusual for the area and gives owners added flexibility. Property taxes run around $7,948 per year based on recent data, so factor that into your monthly carrying cost.
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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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