Homes zoned forH. S. Moody Elementary School
Affordable Bradenton living within reach of the Gulf
125
Homes for sale
$239,000
Median list price
$194
Avg price / sqft
52
Median days on market
The H. S. Moody Elementary attendance zone sits in Bradenton, the Manatee County seat on Florida's Gulf Coast, where modest single-family homes and a handful of waterfront and gated pockets make up the landscape. It's a practical, unpretentious part of town that suits first-time buyers, downsizers, and anyone who wants Florida sunshine without the coastal price tag. You can browse the full picture on the live map or widen your search across all Bradenton homes for sale.
The market here is genuinely attainable: the median list price sits at $239,000, and homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $235,000. With 119 active listings and a median 55 days on market, buyers have real room to negotiate — sellers are getting about 95% of asking. Families weighing the middle and high schools can also look at zones like Martha B. King Middle School and Bayshore High School when planning longer-term.
H. S. Moody Elementary School is an attendance zone in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$85,000 – $1.3M price range
1,256 sqft median home
$614/mo median HOA
$1,975/mo median rent
240 sold in 12 months
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Living in the H. S. Moody Elementary zone
This attendance zone sits within Bradenton, the seat of Manatee County on Florida's Gulf Coast. It's an unpretentious, lived-in part of town — the kind of place where modest single-family homes dominate and the pace feels residential rather than resort. Buyers here trade the polish of newer master-planned communities for affordability and proximity to Bradenton's core.
The housing is practical and compact, with a median home size around 1,256 square feet. You'll find a handful of waterfront properties and pool homes mixed in among the standard inventory, plus a few gated pockets for buyers who want that layer of privacy. There's no golf community and no dedicated 55+ segment in the current data, so this reads as a general-purpose neighborhood rather than a niche one.
The zone suits first-time buyers who need an affordable entry point, downsizers who don't want to maintain a large home, and investors drawn to steady rental demand — the median rent sits at about $2,000 a month. If you want to compare it against the wider market, you can scan all Bradenton homes for sale or zoom into the specifics on the live map.
Schools for homes in the H. S. Moody Elementary zone
The zone takes its name from H. S. Moody Elementary School, the assigned elementary anchor for families buying in this part of Bradenton. For younger children, this is the school you'll want to confirm your address feeds into before committing to a purchase.
For older students, the surrounding area connects to middle and high schools that buyers commonly research, including Martha B. King Middle School, W. D. Sugg Middle School, Bayshore High School, and Lakewood Ranch High School. Which of these a given address feeds into depends entirely on where the home sits.
School attendance boundaries in Manatee County change from year to year, and a nearby home does not guarantee a particular assignment. Always verify the exact schools for a specific address directly with the Manatee County school district before you make an offer — it's the single most important step for families relying on a particular school.
Homes for sale in the H. S. Moody Elementary zone: prices and housing
The headline number is affordability. The median list price among 119 active listings is $239,000, and the median home that sold over the past 12 months closed at $235,000 — close enough that pricing here is realistic rather than aspirational. The average price per square foot is about $195, and with a median home size near 1,256 square feet, the math points to compact, attainable homes. The full range runs from roughly $85,000 at the low end to a single $1,300,000 listing at the top.
Within the active inventory, there are seven waterfront listings, ten homes with pools, and six gated options, so buyers after a specific feature have a modest but real set to choose from. There is no new-construction, golf, or dedicated 55+ inventory in the current data, which confirms this as an established resale market. Over the past year 241 homes changed hands, so there's consistent turnover for buyers to work with.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $617 a month — a figure driven up by condos and managed communities in the mix, while many standalone homes carry no HOA at all, so read each listing carefully. Median property taxes are around $2,798 a year, modest and in step with the area's price points. For investors, the median rent of roughly $2,000 a month pencils out reasonably against these entry prices.
Getting around from the H. S. Moody Elementary zone
This zone sits close to Bradenton's core, which keeps everyday errands and local amenities within a short drive. Bradenton's position on the Gulf Coast means the beaches of the barrier islands are within easy reach, and the city's main arteries connect you to I-75 for longer trips.
For regional travel, downtown Tampa is about 60 minutes away and Tampa International Airport (TPA) roughly 63 minutes — close enough for occasional work trips or flights without being a daily grind. That drive runs north along the interstate corridor that links Manatee County to the greater Tampa Bay region.
Day to day, this is a car-dependent area like most of suburban Florida, so plan on driving for groceries, schools, and commuting. The upside is a central Bradenton location that keeps those drives short and keeps you well-positioned between the beaches and the broader metro.
Is the H. S. Moody Elementary zone a good fit?
If your priority is getting into a home on the Gulf Coast without overextending, this zone makes a strong case. Median prices in the mid-$200,000s, a 55-day median time on market, and sellers accepting about 95% of asking all point to a market where patient buyers have leverage. The compact home sizes and steady sales volume — 241 in the past year — mean you can find something attainable without a bidding frenzy.
The trade-offs are honest ones. There's no new construction, no golf or 55+ community, and the homes skew small and older, so buyers wanting modern finishes or a master-planned lifestyle should look elsewhere. Some communities carry HOA fees of around $617 a month, so factor that into your budget where it applies, and verify school assignments with the district rather than assuming.
For first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors, this is a sensible, value-driven corner of Bradenton. If that describes you, start with the current inventory on the live map and compare it against the wider market before you decide.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$395,000
4808 21ST STREET W, BRADENTON
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft
$245,000
624 SPRING LAKES BOULEVARD, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,508 sqft
$475,000
3903 CAPE VISTA DRIVE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,922 sqft
$274,900
151 PINEHURST DRIVE UNIT 151, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,408 sqft
$265,000
4530 PINEBROOK CIRCLE UNIT 208, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,256 sqft
$260,000
4040 IRONWOOD CIRCLE UNIT 702F, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft
$250,000
5202 19TH STREET W, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,185 sqft
$250,000
3980 IRONWOOD CIRCLE UNIT 307, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,212 sqft
$249,000
820 OAK DRIVE UNIT 820, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,468 sqft
$239,500
4530 PINEBROOK CIRCLE UNIT 206, BRADENTON
1 bd · 2 ba · 1,218 sqft
$235,000
2904 OAK LANE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,573 sqft
$220,000
3750 PINEBROOK CIRCLE UNIT 503, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,280 sqft
Every active listing inside the H. S. Moody Elementary School attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The H. S. Moody Elementary School market
240
Sold, last 12 months
$235,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
56 days
Median time to sell
H. S. Moody Elementary School vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 12.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the H. S. Moody Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median H. S. Moody Elementary School home
≈ $2,319/mo
$239,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$614/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,975/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
15,219
Median age
47
Median income
$59,398
Median home value
$193,572
Beyond the listings
Living in H. S. Moody Elementary School
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H. S. Moody Elementary School FAQs
Is the H. S. Moody Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid choice for buyers who want affordable, no-frills Florida living close to Bradenton's core and the Gulf Coast beyond. The housing stock skews toward compact single-family homes, with a scattering of waterfront and gated options. It suits first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors more than luxury shoppers.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable zones around Bradenton. The median list price is $239,000 and the median home sold over the past year went for $235,000, well below much of the Gulf Coast. Prices do range widely, from about $85,000 up to $1,300,000 for the rare high-end property.
What do homes cost in the H. S. Moody Elementary zone?+
Expect a median around $239,000 for active listings, with an average of $195 per square foot on a median home size of about 1,256 square feet. There's a broad spread, so you'll find everything from small starter homes near $85,000 to a single $1M+ listing currently on the market.
How is the market right now?+
It's a balanced-to-buyer-friendly market. With 119 active listings, a median 55 days on market, and sellers getting roughly 95% of asking, there's genuine negotiating room. Over the last 12 months, 241 homes sold in the zone, so activity is steady.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $617 a month, which reflects the condos and managed communities in the mix — many single-family homes carry no HOA at all, so confirm per listing. Median property taxes are around $2,798 a year, in line with the area's affordable price points.
What are the schools like for this zone?+
The zone is anchored by H. S. Moody Elementary, with nearby middle and high options including W. D. Sugg Middle School and Bayshore High School. Attendance boundaries change, so always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the Manatee County school district before you buy.
What's the commute like from here?+
Downtown Tampa is about 60 minutes away and Tampa International Airport (TPA) roughly 63 minutes, making this a reasonable base for occasional trips north. For day-to-day life you're close to Bradenton's core, with the Gulf beaches within easy reach.
Is there new construction in the zone?+
Not currently — the data shows zero active new-construction listings, so this is a resale market. Buyers looking for brand-new homes would need to look elsewhere, while this zone rewards those comfortable with established, often compact homes.
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Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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