Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Garen Lakes
Approachable Bradenton living close to Braden River schools
7
Homes for sale
$245,000
Median list price
$189
Avg price / sqft
81
Median days on market
Garen Lakes is a compact, gated-in-part community on the east side of Bradenton, the kind of place where the day-to-day feels low-key and the commute map still keeps you connected to the wider region. It sits among familiar Manatee County neighborhoods like Braden River East and Heritage Harbour, with the Braden River school cluster anchoring the area for families. If you want Bradenton homes for sale without a luxury price tag, this is a corner worth knowing.
The market here is small and moves at a steady, negotiable pace. With just 5 active listings and a median list price of $245,000, buyers have real room to talk — sellers over the last year took home about 95% of asking, and homes typically go under contract in around 32 days. Compared to pricier pockets near Oneco and Bay Shore Gardens, Garen Lakes reads as an entry point rather than a splurge.
Garen Lakes is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$197,000 – $335K price range
1,236 sqft median home
$574/mo median HOA
$3,000/mo median rent
21 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Garen Lakes
$335,000
5837 GARDEN LAKES DRIVE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,630 sqft
$240,000
5604 37TH STREET E, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,236 sqft
$197,000$209,000
5506 37TH STREET E UNIT 4, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,181 sqft
$224,900$229,900
5530 37TH STREET E, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,236 sqft
$245,000
5608 37TH STREET E UNIT 26, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,236 sqft
$245,000
5528 37TH STREET E UNIT 5528, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,236 sqft
$299,000$319,000
5611 GARDEN LAKES DRIVE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,703 sqft
Every active listing inside the Garen Lakes boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Garen Lakes market
21
Sold, last 12 months
$285,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
50 days
Median time to sell
Garen Lakes vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 10.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Garen Lakes boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Garen Lakes is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Garen Lakes home
≈ $2,209/mo
$245,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$574/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
541
Median age
59
Median income
$83,313
Median home value
$365,200
Beyond the listings
Living in Garen Lakes
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
Garen Lakes FAQs
Is Garen Lakes a good place to live?+
It's a steady, low-key Bradenton neighborhood that works well for families drawn to the Braden River school cluster, including Braden River High and Middle. Some sections are gated for added privacy, and you're near established communities like Heritage Harbour if you want more to explore nearby.
Is Garen Lakes expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets in the area, with a median list price of $245,000 and an average of $186 per square foot. Active listings currently run from $224,900 to $319,000, so there's range without stepping into luxury territory.
What do homes cost in Garen Lakes?+
The median list price is $245,000 and homes typically span about 1,236 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 25 homes sold at a median price of $285,000, so buyers can gauge both current asking prices and what's actually closing.
How is the market in Garen Lakes right now?+
It's small and fairly balanced, with just 5 active listings and a median of 32 days on market. Sellers averaged 95% of asking over the last year, which means buyers here have real room to negotiate compared to hotter Bradenton segments near Braden River East.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $518 per month, which is worth factoring into your budget here. Median property taxes come in around $2,576 per year, and if you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent is roughly $2,650 per month.
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