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$6,4002 bd2 ba1,528 sqft$4 /sqft$459 /mo all-in ↓

13608 MESSINA LOOP UNIT 203, BRADENTON, FL, 34211

Active1823 days on marketListed Jul 27, 2021MLS #A4507966

Priced 98% below the BRADENTON 34211 medianFully furnishedCondominium

About this home

13608 MESSINA LOOP UNIT 203

Welcome to Wait N Sea! This exquisite 2-bedroom, 2-bath second-floor condo is located in the highly sought out community of Esplanade Golf and Country Club, Lakewood Ranch where you will find amenities galore! As you make your way up the stairs to the condo, you will find gorgeous palm trees surrounding you. Out on the patio, there is outdoor seating for two. As you enter the front door, you are welcomed by the gorgeous natural light coming through the sliding glass doors. To the right, you will find the fully-equipped kitchen, which boasts everything you need to cook your favorite meals, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. There is a breakfast table that can accommodate up to four comfortably. To the left of the kitchen, you will find the den/office, which offers a large plush couch and a lovely desk for you to set up your home office! To the right, you will find the dining room table which can accommodate up to six comfortably. The living room has two large leather couches, a 55” Smart TV, and access to the balcony. The balcony has seating for two and is the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee. Next to the living room, you will find the master bedroom. This room boasts a king-size bed and plenty of dresser and closet space for your personal belongings. Attached is the master bathroom, which has a gorgeous dual vanity and a large walk-in shower. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed and a 32” Smart TV. Adjacent, you will find the main bathroom which has a lovely vanity and a shower/tub combo. Esplanade is a high-end Lifestyle Community among the preserved natural Florida habitat. This Lifestyle Community offers so many amenities you won't need to go anywhere else to have fun. Included are 2 resort-style pools one, with its own Tiki bar, called the Bahama Bar offering a full-service bar and restaurant. Visit Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch for additional photos and community information. Also check out Lakewood Ranch, one of the fastest-growing Master Planned communities in the US. Guest enjoy Club Membership transfer with their stay, which includes access to tennis and pickleball courts, swimming pools in the community, fitness centers at the Wellness and Amenity centers. Guests can golf at the non-member club rates (see club for details). Let Us Help You Plan Your Bradenton and Sarasota Vacation Let the team at Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals help you plan the perfect Florida vacation with Bradenton as your home base. You are surrounded by the best Florida offers, including Sarasota, the Gulf beaches, and our beautiful Manatee River. House Rule: No smoking. No burning candles inside of lodging. No parties. Furry friends welcome, max 2, and require a $200 per pet non-refundable pet fee to be paid directly to the management company. Only domestic pets are permitted. Pitbulls, Rottweilers, Doberman pinchers, Presa Canario, and other dangerous dors as named in the declaration of covenants are prohibited and are not permitted on the property. When guests arrive they will need to stop at the Amenity Center to pick up membership information/cards and details. Membership cards are $20/person and are not included in the booking price. This is paid directly to Esplanade by the guest. ***Taxes and Fees not included

Facts & features

The home at a glance

2

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1,528

Sqft

0.57 ac

Lot size

2018

Year built

One

Levels

$4

Per sqft

Furnished

Inside

AppliancesCooktop · Dishwasher · Disposal · Dryer · Microwave · Refrigerator · Washer
InteriorCeiling Fan(s)
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral
FurnishedFurnished

Outside & construction

Community & fees

Taxes (2021)$3,101/yr
PetsCats OK, Dogs OK
CommunityPool

Utilities & systems

The numbers

What it really costs

Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.

$459 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%

Principal & interest$38
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$3
Property tax — 2021 actual bill$258
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeFHADown payment3.5% · $224Loan30-yr fixed at 6%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesActual bill on recordInsuranceFlorida estimate

FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.

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Loan type
Down payment3.5% · $224
Interest rate6.00%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$459/mo

Principal & interest$38
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$3
Property taxes (actual bill)$258
Est. insurance$160

Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.

Value check

Is the price right?

The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.

$/sqft vs Bradenton actives

$4 vs $239

Days on market

1823 vs 53 typical

Where $4/sqft sits among the 400 Bradenton actives

2 · this home
59
133
107
53
46
$4–81$81–158$158–234$234–311$311–388$388+

The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.

Where it sits

Inside Esplanade

Map of 13608 MESSINA LOOP UNIT 203 inside its neighborhood boundary

Drive times from this address

Downtown Tampa56 min
Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA)66 min

Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Esplanade — neighborhood snapshot

Population

2,420

Median age

56

Median income

$84,396

Median home value

$671,600

Avg household

3

Households w/ children

166

For the school run

Manatee County School District

MiddleDr Mona Jain Middle School★★★★
ElementaryB.D. Gullett Elementary School★★★★
HighLakewood Ranch High School★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Bradenton market

Seller’s marketBalanced5.4 months of inventoryBuyer’s market

$410K$424K

Bradenton median sold, yr/yr

95.7%

Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)

185 of 400

Bradenton actives have cut their price

Median sold price, Bradenton, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.

This home is listed 98% below the BRADENTON 34211 median. See the full Bradenton market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

Jul 27, 2021Listed at $6,400 · 1823 days on market since
2018Built

Reality check

What actually sold near 13608 MESSINA LOOP UNIT 203

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

14315 TREE SWALLOW WAYSold · Jul ’25

$410,000

14315 TREE SWALLOW WAY

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,534 sqft · $267/sqft · 61 DOM

6238 FLAGFISH COURTSold · Jul ’26

$240,000

6238 FLAGFISH COURT

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,540 sqft · $156/sqft · 14 DOM

6266 TRIPLE TAIL COURT UNIT 103Sold · Apr ’26

$210,000

6266 TRIPLE TAIL COURT UNIT 103

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,540 sqft · $136/sqft · 199 DOM

Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.

Your home team

The pros in your corner

Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.

Shawn Headley

Your agent

Shawn Headley

Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 13608 MESSINA LOOP UNIT 203 — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

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Straight answers

13608 MESSINA LOOP UNIT 203 FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 13608 MESSINA LOOP UNIT 203?+

With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $459/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.

What are the property taxes on 13608 MESSINA LOOP UNIT 203?+

The most recent tax bill on record (2021) was $3,101. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.

Are pets allowed at 13608 MESSINA LOOP UNIT 203?+

The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.

How does the price compare to other homes in Bradenton?+

At $6,400, this home is listed about 98% below the Bradenton median of $395,740. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.

Which schools are assigned to 13608 MESSINA LOOP UNIT 203?+

Dr Mona Jain Middle School (middle), B.D. Gullett Elementary School (elementary), Lakewood Ranch High School (high) — Manatee County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.

The brief

Four things that matter here

01Under the BRADENTON 34211 market on paper

$6,400 is 98% below the BRADENTON 34211 median of $405,000, and at $4/sqft it sits under the Bradenton average of $264.

02Move-in furnished

The furniture conveys — a genuine head start for a second home or rental, and one less five-figure line item after closing.

03Time on market is leverage

1823 days on market against a Bradenton median of 53 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.

04Strong assigned schools

Dr Mona Jain Middle School, B.D. Gullett Elementary School, Lakewood Ranch High School — Dr Mona Jain Middle School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.

Listing courtesy of GULF COAST REALTY & MANAGEMENT · Andy Moore. MLS #A4507966.

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