Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Garden Lakes Estates
A quiet East Bradenton pocket near Braden River schools
1
Homes for sale
$499,999
Median list price
$277
Avg price / sqft
41
Median days on market
Garden Lakes Estates sits in the Braden River corridor of east Bradenton, an area defined by established residential streets and easy access to the schools and services along State Road 70. It's the kind of settled neighborhood that appeals to buyers who want to be near communities like Braden River East and Heritage Harbour without the churn of a brand-new subdivision. Families here are assigned to Braden River High and Middle, with Kinnan Elementary rounding out the zoning.
The market reality is simple: this is a low-turnover neighborhood. There are zero active listings right now, and only 6 homes changed hands over the past 12 months at a median sold price of $405,000. When homes do come up, they move on sellers' terms — averaging 97% of asking — so buyers should be ready to act and may want to keep nearby areas like Oneco and Bay Shore Gardens in the mix.
Garden Lakes Estates is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$499,999 – $500K price range
1,803 sqft median home
$217/mo median HOA
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Garden Lakes Estates
Every active listing inside the Garden Lakes Estates boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Garden Lakes Estates market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$400,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
97 days
Median time to sell
Garden Lakes Estates vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 35.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Garden Lakes Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Garden Lakes Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Garden Lakes Estates home
≈ $3,444/mo
$499,999 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$217/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
422
Median age
59
Median income
$83,313
Median home value
$365,200
Beyond the listings
Living in Garden Lakes Estates
Beliefs
Top 1% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Beliefs
Top 16% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Relationships
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.
Emotional
Deep Emotions
Sharing personal struggles and stories overcoming relationship issues, this population seeks to tell others about their emotional journeys.
Culture
Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Relationships
Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Garden Lakes Estates FAQs
Is Garden Lakes Estates a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential pocket in east Bradenton with assigned schools including Braden River High and Kinnan Elementary. The low turnover — only 6 sales in the past year — reflects owners who tend to stay put, which is usually a good sign for a neighborhood. If you want a settled community over a fast-moving one, it fits.
Is Garden Lakes Estates expensive?+
Homes here sold at a median of $405,000 over the last 12 months, which lands squarely in the mid-market range for east Bradenton. That's more approachable than many gated or waterfront communities in the area, without being a bargain segment.
What do homes cost in Garden Lakes Estates?+
The median sold price over the past year was $405,000 across 6 transactions. There are no active listings right now, so pricing on the next home to hit the market will depend heavily on its size and condition — but recent sales give you a solid anchor.
How is the market in Garden Lakes Estates?+
It's tight and seller-favorable. With zero active listings and just 6 homes sold in the last 12 months at an average of 97% of asking, inventory is scarce and well-priced homes don't linger. Buyers should be prepared to move quickly and consider nearby areas like Braden River East as backups.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or property tax figures on file for the active market here, since there are no listings at the moment. Fees and tax bills can vary by home, so it's worth confirming the specifics on any individual property before you make an offer.
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