Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Wares Creek
Walkable waterways and old-Bradenton character
13
Homes for sale
$399,900
Median list price
$299
Avg price / sqft
83
Median days on market
Wares Creek sits right in the heart of Bradenton, threaded by the tidal creek that gives the neighborhood its name and its easygoing, close-to-downtown feel. It's the kind of in-town pocket where you can still find a modest cottage on a quiet street and be minutes from the river, with established neighbors like Bay Shore Gardens and Oneco rounding out this stretch of Manatee County.
For buyers, the market here is approachable by Gulf-coast standards. The 13 active listings run from $169,900 up to $699,000 with a median list price of $399,900, so there's real range — and compared to planned communities like Esplanade or Braden River East to the east, Wares Creek skews older, smaller, and more individual. With homes taking a median of 83 days to sell, there's room to be deliberate rather than rushed.
Wares Creek is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$169,900 – $699K price range
1,456 sqft median home
$450/mo median HOA
$1,700/mo median rent
26 sold in 12 months
Drive times
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Homes for sale in Wares Creek
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$559,900
2520 11TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,468 sqft
$299,900
2219 11TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,238 sqft
$649,000
2318 7TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,562 sqft
$375,000
617 26TH STREET W, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,127 sqft
$625,000$649,900
1214 21ST STREET W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,841 sqft
$379,900$399,900
2233 11TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,186 sqft
$325,000$329,000
2314 7TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,452 sqft
$699,000$735,999
632 VIRGINIA DRIVE, BRADENTON
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,921 sqft
$309,000$319,000
2513 8TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 1 ba · 775 sqft
$169,900$175,000
2006 7TH AVENUE W UNIT B, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 864 sqft
$399,900
2002 VIRGINIA DRIVE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,386 sqft
$548,000$550,000
2004 VIRGINIA DRIVE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,756 sqft
Every active listing inside the Wares Creek boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Wares Creek market
26
Sold, last 12 months
$317,500
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
25 days
Median time to sell
Wares Creek vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 42.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Wares Creek boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Wares Creek is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Wares Creek home
≈ $3,228/mo
$399,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$450/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,700/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,472
Median age
45
Median income
$55,764
Median home value
$263,268
Beyond the listings
Living in Wares Creek
Beliefs
Top 1% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Food & Drink
Top 4% in the U.S.Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 5% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Relationships
Top 9% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 9% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Appearance oriented
Top 10% in the U.S.Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
People who close here
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Straight answers
Wares Creek FAQs
Is Wares Creek a good place to live?+
It's a solid pick if you want to be near downtown Bradenton and the Manatee River without paying beachfront prices. The neighborhood is established and residential, assigned to schools including Manatee High School and Ballard Elementary, and it sits among familiar Bradenton communities like Bay Shore Gardens.
Is Wares Creek expensive?+
It's one of the more approachable corners of the Bradenton market, with a median list price of $399,900 and listings starting at $169,900. Homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $317,500, so actual sale prices tend to land well below the top of the asking range.
What do homes cost in Wares Creek?+
Active listings span $169,900 to $699,000, with the median at $399,900 and an average of $299 per square foot on a median home size of about 1,456 square feet. That reflects a neighborhood of mostly smaller, older in-town homes rather than large new builds — none of the current listings are new construction or priced above $1M.
How is the market right now?+
It leans toward buyers: 13 homes are active and the median time on market is 83 days, so there's no stampede. Over the last 12 months 26 homes sold, and sellers collected about 97% of asking on average — a sign that well-priced homes trade close to list, but there's room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Where an HOA applies, the median fee runs about $450 per month, though many older in-town homes here carry no association at all. Median property taxes come to roughly $5,533 per year, and if you're weighing renting, the median rent is around $2,398 per month.
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