Homes zoned forBraden River Elementary School
Family-friendly living east of the Braden River
64
Homes for sale
$575,000
Median list price
$289
Avg price / sqft
41
Median days on market
The Braden River Elementary zone sits in east Bradenton, a part of Manatee County where newer subdivisions, gated communities and pool homes share space with stretches of open water. It's a practical fit for families who want room to grow and easy access to the broader Bradenton homes for sale market without giving up a sense of neighborhood. With 36 of the 62 active listings in gated communities and 31 with pools, the character here leans suburban and comfortable, built for people who plan to stay a while.
For a buyer today, this is a mid-to-upper price market with real choice. The median list price is $572,450, and the 62 active listings span from $229,999 to $1,180,000, so there's a genuine range depending on size, water access and community. Homes are moving at a steady clip — 147 sold in the past year at a median of $625,000, with sellers collecting about 96% of asking — so you can negotiate but shouldn't expect fire-sale pricing. Check the live map to see exactly what's available right now.
Braden River Elementary School is an attendance zone in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$229,999 – $1.2M price range
2,016 sqft median home
$333/mo median HOA
$3,398/mo median rent
148 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Braden River Elementary zone
The Braden River Elementary zone occupies a slice of east Bradenton in Manatee County, where the Braden River threads through a landscape of planned subdivisions and gated communities. It's a decidedly suburban part of town — the kind of place where a buyer trades walkable downtown bustle for space, privacy and a private pool. With 36 of 62 active listings behind gates and 31 offering pools, the everyday character here is residential and family-oriented.
This zone tends to suit move-up buyers, families and anyone who wants a newer or well-kept home with room to spread out. The housing skews toward single-family homes in established communities, and the presence of nine waterfront listings means river-adjacent living is genuinely on the table. It's less a fit for buyers chasing an urban or beach-walking lifestyle, and more for those who value a settled neighborhood feel.
Because the area sits east of central Bradenton, you get the broader amenities of the city and the wider Tampa Bay region within a reasonable drive while keeping a quieter home base. Buyers weighing this zone against other parts of Bradenton should think about how much they value gated living and pool access, both of which are abundant here.
Schools for homes in the Braden River Elementary zone
This zone is centered on Braden River Elementary School. For families, that's the anchor — the reason many buyers focus their search on these specific neighborhoods in the first place.
Beyond the elementary level, nearby assigned options in the area may include Martha B. King Middle School and W. D. Sugg Middle School at the middle-school level, and high schools such as Bayshore High School and Lakewood Ranch High School. These are among the schools associated with this part of Manatee County.
School attendance boundaries change from year to year, and assignment depends on your exact address. Before you make an offer with schools in mind, confirm the current zone for that specific property directly with the Manatee County school district so there are no surprises later.
Homes for sale in the Braden River Elementary zone: prices and housing
There are 62 active listings in the zone right now, with a median list price of $572,450 and a range running from $229,999 to $1,180,000. The average price works out to about $286 per square foot, and the median home size is roughly 2,016 square feet. That combination points to a market built around comfortable single-family homes rather than condos or tiny starters.
The segments tell the story of the area's appeal: 36 gated listings, 31 with private pools and nine with waterfront. New construction is scarce — only six active listings — so most buyers will be choosing among established homes. Just one listing is priced above $1 million, which keeps the bulk of inventory in solid move-up territory rather than the luxury tier.
On costs beyond the sale price, the median HOA is $332 per month, reflecting all those gated communities, and the median annual property tax is about $5,819. If you're weighing a purchase against renting, the median rent in the area is $3,200 per month. Always verify the exact HOA dues and tax figures for any individual home, since both vary by community and assessment.
Getting around from the Braden River Elementary zone
This is an east-Bradenton location, which puts you within reach of the greater Tampa Bay region without being in the thick of it. Downtown Tampa is roughly 49 minutes away by car, and Tampa International Airport (TPA) is about 59 minutes out. For buyers who travel or commute occasionally, those are manageable drive times.
Day to day, most residents rely on a car, which is typical for suburban Manatee County. The area's road network connects to the major corridors that link Bradenton to Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Tampa, making both work and weekend trips straightforward.
If a short daily commute into downtown Tampa is essential, this zone is likely too far for that; the drive times suit people whose work and errands are more local or whose trips north are periodic rather than daily.
Is the Braden River Elementary zone a good fit?
If you want a suburban, family-oriented home base with gated communities and private pools as the norm, this zone delivers exactly that. The market is steady — 147 homes sold over the past year at a median of $625,000, with sellers getting about 96% of asking and homes taking a median of 41 days to sell. That's a balanced environment where fair pricing works for both buyers and sellers.
The trade-offs are worth naming. New construction is limited to just six listings, so buyers set on a brand-new build will have slim pickings. HOA dues at a median of $332 a month and property taxes around $5,819 a year are real ongoing costs tied to the gated-community lifestyle. And at nearly an hour to Tampa, this isn't a daily-downtown-commuter address.
For the right buyer — a family or move-up purchaser who values space, privacy and the Braden River Elementary anchor — this zone makes a lot of sense. Browse Bradenton homes for sale or check the live map to see current inventory, and confirm school zoning for any address before you commit.
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Homes for sale in this zone
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$999,000
4812 ROYAL DORNOCH CIRCLE, BRADENTON
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,083 sqft
$679,000
10013 CARNOUSTIE PLACE, BRADENTON
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,999 sqft
$535,000
5914 99TH ST EAST, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,793 sqft
$1,185,000
9904 CARNOUSTIE PLACE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,894 sqft
$525,000
5231 97TH STREET E, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,958 sqft
$699,000
9921 LAUREL VALLEY AVENUE CIRCLE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,344 sqft
$650,000
7561 HARRINGTON LANE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,382 sqft
$949,000
10604 OAK RUN DRIVE, BRADENTON
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,146 sqft
$599,000
6312 91ST STREET E, BRADENTON
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,151 sqft
$515,000
9743 53RD DRIVE E, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,877 sqft
$724,000
8722 54TH AVENUE E, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,030 sqft
$400,000
7612 LAKE VISTA COURT UNIT 203, LAKEWOOD RANCH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,762 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Braden River Elementary School market
148
Sold, last 12 months
$623,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
45 days
Median time to sell
Braden River Elementary School vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 10.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Braden River Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Braden River Elementary School home
≈ $4,056/mo
$575,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$333/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,398/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
9,058
Median age
51
Median income
$124,688
Median home value
$569,110
Beyond the listings
Living in Braden River Elementary School
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Braden River Elementary School FAQs
Is the Braden River Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits families and buyers who want a suburban east-Bradenton setting with gated neighborhoods and private pools built into the norm. With 36 gated and 31 pool listings active, the area is geared toward people settling in for the long term. Open water along the Braden River adds character you won't find in every part of Bradenton.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's a mid-to-upper price market: the median list price is $572,450 and the average price is about $286 per square foot. Entry points start around $229,999, while the top of the range reaches $1,180,000, so there's room for a range of budgets. Only one active listing is priced above $1 million, which keeps most inventory in reach for move-up buyers.
What do homes cost in the Braden River Elementary zone?+
The median list price is $572,450 for a median home size near 2,016 square feet, working out to roughly $286 per square foot. Over the past year, 147 homes sold at a median price of $625,000. The spread between list and sold medians reflects that larger and waterfront homes are trading at the upper end.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and reasonably balanced. Homes take a median of 41 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price on average. That tells you there's room to negotiate, but well-priced homes still move without lingering.
What should I expect for HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is $332 per month, which fits the area's gated-community profile where 36 of 62 listings sit behind gates. The median annual property tax runs about $5,819. Always confirm the specific HOA dues and tax figures for any individual home, since they vary by community and assessed value.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone is anchored by Braden River Elementary, with nearby assigned options that may include Martha B. King Middle School, W. D. Sugg Middle School, and high schools such as Bayshore and Lakewood Ranch. Attendance boundaries change, so confirm the exact zone for any specific address directly with the Manatee County school district before you buy.
What's the commute like?+
This is an east-Bradenton location with reasonable reach to the Tampa Bay area. Downtown Tampa is roughly 49 minutes away, and Tampa International Airport (TPA) is about 59 minutes by car. That makes it workable for occasional commuters and frequent flyers, though it's not a daily-downtown-Tampa address.
Is there new construction available?+
New construction is limited here — just 6 of the 62 active listings are newly built. Most buyers will be shopping established homes, many of them in gated communities with existing landscaping and pools. If a brand-new build is a priority, you'll want to move quickly when inventory appears.
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