
5911 RIVER FOREST CIRCLE, BRADENTON, FL, 34203
Active106 days on marketListed Jun 26, 2026MLS #A4698062
About this home
5911 RIVER FOREST CIRCLE
A PRIVATE HALF-ACRE RETREAT WITH CREEK ACCESS, A 4-CAR GARAGE AND A RESORT-STYLE BACKYARD—RIGHT IN THE HEART OF BRADENTON. Tucked into the award-winning community of River Forest, this custom-built 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers a combination that's becmong harder to find: space, privacy, recreation and thoughtful construction, all in one distinctive property. Inside, more than 3,100 square feet of living space includes a dedicated home office, spacious loft/game room and an open, light-filled floor plan designed to work just as well for everyday living as it does for entertaining. Outside is where this home truly sets itself apart. The expansive lanai features a custom pool and spa plus a gas outdoor kitchen, creating an incredible setting for year-round Florida living. Beyond the pool, the property extends to a peaceful creek where you can launch a kayak or paddleboard from your own backyard and make your way to the Braden River. Spend the morning fishing, paddling or simply enjoying the wildlife and natural Old Florida surroundings without ever getting in the car. The home's practical upgrades are just as impressive, including impact-rated windows and doors throughout, gas range, tankless gas water heater, gas pool heater, buried propane tank and a dual-fuel generator hookup. Need room for cars, toys, tools or a workshop? The oversized 4-car tandem garage provides exceptional flexibility and storage rarely found in the area. River Forest is known for preserving the natural beauty that makes this part of Florida special, with mature landscaping, a community dock and a setting recognized for environmental stewardship, landscape design and thoughtful community planning. If you've been searching for something beyond the typical Florida subdivision home, this is it—custom construction, room to breathe, water access and a backyard designed to actually enjoy the Florida lifestyle.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
3,110
Sqft
0.54 ac
Lot size
4
Garage
2015
Year built
Three Or More
Levels
$378
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$7,561 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:

Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$7,561/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. 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.
vs edgeAI estimate
+107.5%
$/sqft vs RIVER FOREST
$378 vs $342
Days on market
106 vs 75 typical
Where $378/sqft sits among the 6 homes for sale in RIVER FOREST
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 River Forest
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Bradenton. See the full Bradenton guide →
River Forest — neighborhood snapshot
Population
35
Median age
63
Median income
$88,359
Median home value
$92,100
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
1%
For the school run
Manatee County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Bradenton market
$395K → $420K
Bradenton median sold, yr/yr
95.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
1 of 6
RIVER FOREST have cut their price
Median sold price, Bradenton, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 335% above the BRADENTON 34203 median. See the full Bradenton market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5911 RIVER FOREST CIRCLE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$1,035,000
5935 RIVER FOREST CIRCLE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,905 sqft · $356/sqft · 40 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$1,200,000
5329 PALOS VERDES DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,401 sqft · $500/sqft · 54 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$355,000
13769 RIVER FOREST DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,308 sqft · $154/sqft · 0 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.
Your agent
Pedro Ribeiro Gloria
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5911 RIVER FOREST CIRCLE — start here.

Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5911 RIVER FOREST CIRCLE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
5911 RIVER FOREST CIRCLE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5911 RIVER FOREST CIRCLE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $7,561/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $113/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 5911 RIVER FOREST CIRCLE?+
The association fee works out to $113 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 5911 RIVER FOREST CIRCLE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $6,092. 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 5911 RIVER FOREST CIRCLE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. 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 $1,175,000, this home is listed about 201% above the Bradenton median of $390,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5911 RIVER FOREST CIRCLE?+
Braden River High School (high), William H. Bashaw Elementary (elementary), Braden River Middle School (middle) — Manatee County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$1,175,000 runs 335% above the BRADENTON 34203 median — but at 3,110 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Bradenton listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $1,250,000, now $1,175,000 — a $75K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Rhiannon Hutchinson. MLS #A4698062.
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