Homes zoned forBayshore High School
Coastal living where Bradenton meets the bay
817
Homes for sale
$339,900
Median list price
$383
Avg price / sqft
68
Median days on market
The Bayshore High School zone covers a slice of western Manatee County near Cortez, where you're close to the barrier islands and the waterways that define this part of the Gulf Coast. It's a mix of established neighborhoods and water-oriented living, with a notable share of Cortez homes for sale sitting on or near the water. This is a place that suits buyers who want the Florida coast without the resort-town price tag of the islands themselves.
The market here is varied and active, with 804 homes currently listed and a median list price of $339,950 — though the range runs from $58,000 all the way to $38.45 million for premier waterfront. Of the active inventory, 200 listings are waterfront and 130 are priced above $1 million, so the zone spans both entry-level and luxury. With a median of 70 days on market and sellers getting about 95% of asking, buyers have room to negotiate; browse the live map to see how prices break down by pocket.
Bayshore High School is an attendance zone in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$58,000 – $22M price range
1,306 sqft median home
$570/mo median HOA
$2,900/mo median rent
1,475 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Bayshore High School zone
The Bayshore High School zone sits in western Manatee County, close to Cortez and the waterways leading out to the Gulf Coast's barrier islands. This is water-oriented Florida living — a neighborhood scale rather than a downtown one, where proximity to the bay shapes the character of the area. Buyers here trade the premium prices of the islands themselves for easy access to the same waters and beaches.
The zone draws a broad range of residents. You'll find first-time buyers and seasonal owners alongside luxury waterfront shoppers, reflected in a current inventory that stretches from $58,000 to more than $38 million. It's a practical base for anyone whose life centers on the Bradenton and Manatee area rather than a long Tampa commute.
For buyers, the appeal is variety within a single zone. Established homes, gated communities, pool properties and waterfront all coexist here, which means you can shop very different lifestyles under one attendance boundary. Browse Cortez homes for sale to get a feel for the mix before you narrow your search.
Schools for homes in the Bayshore High School zone
This zone is anchored by Bayshore High School, part of the School District of Manatee County. When buyers talk about the "Bayshore zone," the high school is the reference point that defines the area for real estate purposes.
Attendance boundaries change from time to time as the district adjusts for enrollment and new development. Because of that, you should never assume a specific home falls within a given zone based on its general location.
The right move is to confirm the exact attendance zone for any particular address directly with the School District of Manatee County before you make an offer. This is especially important if school assignment is a key factor in your decision, since even nearby homes can fall into different zones.
Homes for sale in the Bayshore High School zone: prices and housing
There are 804 active listings in the zone right now, with a median list price of $339,950. The range is dramatic — from $58,000 at the entry level to $38.45 million at the top — which tells you this is a zone with distinct segments rather than one uniform market. Average price per square foot sits around $382, and the median home size is 1,309 square feet, pointing to a fair amount of condo and smaller-home inventory.
The segments break down meaningfully: 200 active listings are waterfront, 145 have pools, 87 are in gated communities, and 130 are priced above $1 million. There are also about 50 new-construction listings for buyers who want a newer home. There are no golf-course or 55+ listings in the current active set, so those aren't defining features of this zone.
On the cost-of-ownership side, the median HOA fee is roughly $570 per month and the median annual property tax is about $3,141 — both reflecting the share of condo and gated communities here. Over the past 12 months, 1,476 homes sold at a median price of $310,000, with sellers getting about 95% of asking on average. You can filter by segment and price on the live map to see what fits.
Getting around from the Bayshore High School zone
This is a coastal zone in western Manatee County, so it's oriented toward local Bradenton-area life more than long-distance commuting. Downtown Tampa is roughly 62 minutes away, and Tampa International Airport is about 65 minutes, which makes the zone workable for occasional trips and flights but a long haul for a daily Tampa commute.
For most residents, day-to-day driving happens within Manatee County and toward the barrier islands. The area's position near Cortez keeps the beaches and waterways close, which is a big part of the draw for buyers here.
If frequent air travel or regular trips into Tampa are part of your life, factor those hour-plus drives into your decision. For buyers working and living locally, the zone's location is a genuine convenience rather than a compromise.
Is the Bayshore High School zone a good fit?
This zone makes the most sense for buyers who want coastal Manatee County living with real variety in price and property type. You can enter around $58,000 or step up to multimillion-dollar waterfront, and with 200 waterfront listings and 130 homes above $1 million, both ends of the market are genuinely active. The measured pace — a 70-day median on market and sellers at about 95% of asking — gives buyers negotiating room that faster markets don't.
The trade-offs are honest ones. HOA fees run around $570 per month at the median, which reflects the condo and gated inventory, and the hour-plus drives to Tampa and its airport mean this isn't a base for daily Tampa commuters. The smaller median home size of 1,309 square feet also tells you a lot of the inventory skews toward condos and compact homes.
If your life centers on the Bradenton area and the Gulf Coast's waterways, the Bayshore High School zone offers an appealing balance of access and value. Just confirm the school zone for your specific address, check HOA and tax figures community by community, and use the live map to compare segments before you commit.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$7,595,000
6151 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,080 sqft
$5,999,000
10216 46TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
6 bd · 9.5 ba · 6,455 sqft
$4,450,000
569 BAYVIEW DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY
6 bd · 5 ba · 4,106 sqft
$2,995,000
6930 LONGBOAT DRIVE S, LONGBOAT KEY
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,541 sqft
$2,950,000
7927 LONGBAY BOULEVARD, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,027 sqft
$2,850,000
501 NORTON STREET, LONGBOAT KEY
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,042 sqft
$995,000
4401 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 601, LONGBOAT KEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,524 sqft
$425,000
9605 VALENCIA COVE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft
$400,000
4370 CHATHAM DRIVE UNIT 102, LONGBOAT KEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,072 sqft
$290,000
4745 INDEPENDENCE DRIVE UNIT 4745, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft
$276,900
4509 46TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,133 sqft
$214,000
3808 41ST STREET CT W UNIT 3808, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,015 sqft
Every active listing inside the Bayshore High School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Bayshore High School market
1,475
Sold, last 12 months
$310,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
57 days
Median time to sell
Bayshore High School 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 Bayshore High School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bayshore High School home
≈ $2,833/mo
$339,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$570/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,900/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
66,092
Median age
53
Median income
$65,332
Median home value
$281,822
Beyond the listings
Living in Bayshore High School
Active
Fitness Obsession
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Fueling for Fitness
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Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
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Culture
Sites to See
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Food & Drink
Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Bayshore High School FAQs
Is the Bayshore High School zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for buyers who want to be near Cortez and the Gulf Coast's waterways without paying full island prices. The zone offers a real mix of housing — from modest homes to multimillion-dollar waterfront — and 200 of the current listings are on the water. It suits both year-round residents and seasonal owners drawn to coastal living.
Is the Bayshore High School zone expensive?+
It depends heavily on the segment. The median list price is $339,950, which is accessible by Florida coastal standards, but 130 active listings are priced above $1 million and the top of the range reaches $38.45 million. You can find entry-level options starting around $58,000 alongside high-end waterfront.
What do homes cost in the Bayshore High School zone?+
The median list price is $339,950 and the median home sold over the last 12 months went for $310,000. Average price per square foot runs about $382, with a median home size of 1,309 square feet. You can compare active listings on the live map to see where your budget lands.
How is the market in the Bayshore High School zone?+
The pace is measured rather than frantic, with a median of 70 days on market and sellers getting about 95% of asking on average. Over the past 12 months, 1,476 homes sold against 804 currently active, so inventory is healthy. That gives buyers room to negotiate and take their time.
What about HOA fees and property taxes in the zone?+
The median HOA fee is about $570 per month, which reflects the number of condo and gated communities in the area — 87 active listings are in gated communities. Median annual property tax is around $3,141. Always confirm the specific fees and tax figures for any home you're considering, since they vary widely by community.
What schools serve the Bayshore High School zone?+
The zone is anchored by Bayshore High School in Manatee County. Because attendance boundaries can shift year to year, confirm the exact zone for any specific address directly with the School District of Manatee County before you buy.
What's the commute like from the Bayshore High School zone?+
Downtown Tampa is roughly 62 minutes away and Tampa International Airport is about 65 minutes, so this is a coastal location rather than a daily-commuter base for Tampa. For buyers working locally in the Bradenton and Manatee area, it's far more convenient. The drives north to Tampa are realistic for occasional trips and flights.
Is there new construction in the Bayshore High School zone?+
Yes — about 50 of the 804 active listings are new construction. That's a meaningful share for a coastal zone with a lot of established housing, so buyers who want a newer home have options. Inventory changes often, so check current new-build listings before making plans.
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