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Legends Bay

Gated waterfront living near Sarasota Bay

10

Homes for sale

$1,057,000

Median list price

$459

Avg price / sqft

152

Median days on market

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Legends Bay is a gated pocket of Bradenton where the pull is water and privacy — nine of the ten homes on the market right now sit behind a gate, and pools and waterfront frontage are common in the mix. It's the kind of place that trades the density of downtown for space and quiet, with easy reach to Sarasota Bay and neighboring communities like Braden River East and Bay Shore Gardens. If you want a low-traffic enclave that still keeps you close to the region's beaches and dining, this is the register to shop in.

The market here sits firmly in the upper tier. The median list price is $1,087,000, homes are moving in about 69 days, and sellers took home 95% of asking on average over the last year across 13 closings. Inventory is thin at just 10 active listings, so serious buyers should be ready to move when the right home surfaces — and there's still room to negotiate given the pace.

Legends Bay is a community in Bradenton, Florida.

Quick facts

$380,000 – $4.5M price range

2,801 sqft median home

$472/mo median HOA

$6,500/mo median rent

12 sold in 12 months

Drive times

Downtown Tampa≈ 65 min
Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA)≈ 68 min

On the market now

Homes for sale in Legends Bay

Every active listing inside the Legends Bay boundary

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Where the market lives

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$300K–$400K$500K–$750K$750K–$1.0M$1.0M–$2.0M$2.0M+

The numbers that matter

The Legends Bay market

12

Sold, last 12 months

$1,175,000

Median sold price

94%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

132 days

Median time to sell

Legends Bay vs Bradenton

Median list price

Legends Bay$1.1M
Bradenton Co.$390K

Price per sqft

Legends Bay$459
Bradenton Co.$271

Days on market

Legends Bay152d
Bradenton Co.75d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

▲ 10.0% yr/yr

$1.0M$1.2M$1.3MDec ’23Jun ’26

Homes sold per month

024Dec ’23Jun ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Legends Bay boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.

For the school run

Schools Legends Bay is zoned for

Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Legends Bay home

≈ $7,240/mo

Principal & interest $5,569
Property tax $989
HOA / fees $472
Insurance (est.) $210

$1,057,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

$472/mo

Median HOA

From current listings inside the boundary

$6,500/mo

Median rent

Homes for rent inside the boundary

Population

352

Median age

58

Median income

$174,085

Median home value

$786,127

Beyond the listings

Living in Legends Bay

Lifestyles

Top 8% in the U.S.

Wealth Signaling

Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.

Hobbies & Interests

Handcrafted

The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.

Appearance oriented

Trend Trackers

This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.

Relationships

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.

Appearance oriented

Fitness Fashion

Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.

Attitudes

Deal Seekers

These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.

People who close here

Our Bradenton experts

Straight answers

Legends Bay FAQs

Is Legends Bay a good place to live?+

It's built for buyers who value privacy and space — nine of ten active homes are gated and six have pools, giving the neighborhood a resort-like feel. Assigned schools include Bayshore High School, W. D. Sugg Middle School, and Bayshore Elementary School, and you're a short drive from established communities like Heritage Harbour.

Is Legends Bay expensive?+

Yes, it sits in Bradenton's upper tier, with a median list price of $1,087,000 and five of ten active listings priced above $1M. That said, the range runs from $399,000 to $4,500,000, so there's more than one entry point depending on size and water frontage.

What do homes cost in Legends Bay?+

The median list price is $1,087,000, and homes trade at an average of $464 per square foot against a median size of about 2,801 sqft. Over the last 12 months, 13 homes sold at a median price of $1,150,000, so recent closings have landed right in that upper-$1M window.

How is the market in Legends Bay?+

Inventory is tight with 10 active listings, and homes are taking a median of 69 days to sell. Sellers averaged 95% of asking price over the past year, which tells you there's real negotiating room without a fire-sale dynamic — compare it against the broader Bradenton market to gauge value.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

Plan for a median HOA of $472 per month, which is typical for a gated community with shared amenities. Property taxes run around $11,873 a year at these price points, and if you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent here is about $6,150 per month.

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