Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Tropical Shores
A Small Bradenton Enclave Close to the Water
1
Homes for sale
$1,190,000
Median list price
$448
Avg price / sqft
89
Median days on market
Tropical Shores is a compact residential pocket in Bradenton, close enough to the Gulf-facing waterways that shape so much of Manatee County life. Homes here tend toward the larger side — the median size runs around 2,659 square feet — and the neighborhood sits within easy reach of established communities like Bay Shore Gardens and Oneco. Assigned schools include Manatee High School and William H. Bashaw Elementary, and downtown Tampa is roughly 53 minutes up I-75.
The market here is thin and pointed toward the high end. Right now there's a single active listing priced at $1,250,000, so a buyer's real menu often extends into nearby Bradenton homes for sale and neighboring areas like Braden River East. Over the last year only three homes changed hands at a $500,000 median, which tells you inventory moves quietly and each sale sets the tone.
Tropical Shores is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,190,000 – $1.2M price range
2,659 sqft median home
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Tropical Shores
Every active listing inside the Tropical Shores boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Tropical Shores market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$725,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
76 days
Median time to sell
Tropical Shores vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 6.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Tropical Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Tropical Shores is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Tropical Shores home
≈ $7,008/mo
$1,190,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
277
Median age
49
Median income
$40,326
Median home value
$209,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Tropical Shores
Relationships
Top 4% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Relationships
Top 16% in the U.S.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.
Lifestyles
Top 22% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Relationships
Top 24% in the U.S.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.
Entertainment
Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Active
Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Tropical Shores FAQs
Is Tropical Shores a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, low-turnover neighborhood in Bradenton with larger-than-average homes and assigned schools including Manatee High School and William H. Bashaw Elementary. Downtown Tampa is about 53 minutes away, so it balances a settled residential feel with real-city access. If nothing suits you here, nearby Heritage Harbour offers more inventory.
Is Tropical Shores expensive?+
It skews upmarket at the top of the range — the lone active listing is priced at $1,250,000, or about $470 per square foot. That said, the past year's sales tell a more moderate story, with a median sold price of $500,000, so pricing depends heavily on the specific home.
What do homes cost in Tropical Shores?+
Right now there's one active listing at $1,250,000 on a roughly 2,659-square-foot home. Looking back over the last 12 months, three homes sold at a $500,000 median, which reflects the wider spread of what actually trades here.
How is the market in Tropical Shores?+
It's a thin, quick-moving market — only three homes sold in the past year, but those that list have gone under contract in about 11 days. Sellers have averaged 91% of asking, so well-priced homes see interest while there's little standing inventory to browse.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no consistent HOA figure reported for this neighborhood, which fits its established, non-planned character. Property taxes run around $6,331 per year at the median, so budget accordingly alongside your mortgage.
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