18244 CROPSIDE TRAIL, BRADENTON, FL, 34211
Active175 days on marketListed Feb 4, 2026MLS #C7521268
About this home
18244 CROPSIDE TRAIL
Welcome home ! This beautifully 2024 BUILT UPGRADED 3 BED, 2 BATH VILLA with a TILE ROOF and 2-car garage, located in the highly desirable STAR FARMS AT LAKEWOOD RANCH is ready for its new owners! This meticulously maintained home offers extensive upgrades throughout, creating a move-in ready Florida retreat. Interior features include UPGRADED PAINT on walls and ceilings, PLANTATION SHUTTERS on all windows, CUSTOM HUNTER DOUGLAS ELECTRIC BLINDS on the sliders, upgraded ceiling fans, and leak detection monitoring devices under kitchen and bath sinks plus laundry area for added PEACE OF MIND. Enjoy seamless indoor/outdoor living on the EXPANSIVE SCREENED IN LANAI with MARBLE TILE FLOORING, complete with electrical grounding in place for a future spa. The exterior showcases upgraded, extensive LANDSCAPING for your own personal oasis, and has professionally installed gutters specific to this floor plan. The 2-car garage features INSULATION in both the garage attic and garage door for improved energy efficiency, along with grounding of the exterior electrical box for lightning surge protection. Additional thoughtful upgrades include an installed medicine cabinet in the primary bath, plus towel racks and toilet paper holders in both bathrooms. Built with CONCRETE BLOCK, a TILE ROOF, and equipped with HURRICANE SHUTTERS, this home has it ALL! HOA fees include access to all resort-style amenities, gated entrances, and lawn care, offering true low-maintenance living. Community amenities feature a CLUBHOUSE, TIKI BAR / RESTAURANT, RESORT-STYLE POOLS (2), FITNESS CENTERS (2), PICKLEBALL COURTS, TENNIS COURTS, DOG PARKS, WALKING & BIKING TRAILS, AND SOCIAL EVENTS / GATHERING SPACES. Ideally located near shopping and dining, University Town Center (UTC) Mall, Downtown Lakewood Ranch, Waterside at Lakewood Ranch, top-rated schools, medical facilities, and Sarasota’s beautiful Gulf beaches. A rare opportunity to own a villa loaded with upgrades that truly lives like a custom home.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,569
Sqft
0.12 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2024
Year built
One
Levels
$261
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.
$3,623 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,623/mo
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.
vs edgeAI estimate
+10.5%
$/sqft vs STAR FARMS AT LAKEWOOD RANCH
$261 vs $254
Days on market
175 vs 53 typical
Where $261/sqft sits among the 40 homes for sale in STAR FARMS AT LAKEWOOD RANCH
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 Bradenton
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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BRADENTON 34211 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
20,786
Median age
48.5
Median income
$118,565
Median home value
$601,300
Avg household
2.65
Households w/ children
1,934
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
$410K → $424K
Bradenton median sold, yr/yr
95.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
11 of 40
STAR FARMS AT LAKEWOOD RANCH have cut their price
Median sold price, Bradenton, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 18244 CROPSIDE TRAIL
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$367,408
18307 TAVERNSIDE TRAIL · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,565 sqft · $235/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$370,000
18383 TAVERNSIDE TRAIL · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,565 sqft · $236/sqft · 9 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$379,990
18375 TAVERNSIDE TRAIL · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,565 sqft · $243/sqft · 41 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
Nicholas Giaccone
Director of Agent Success · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 18244 CROPSIDE TRAIL — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 18244 CROPSIDE TRAIL — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
18244 CROPSIDE TRAIL FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 18244 CROPSIDE TRAIL?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,623/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $344/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 18244 CROPSIDE TRAIL?+
The association fee works out to $344 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 18244 CROPSIDE TRAIL?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $6,284. 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 18244 CROPSIDE TRAIL?+
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 $410,000, this home is listed about 4% above the Bradenton median of $395,740. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 18244 CROPSIDE TRAIL?+
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
Three things that matter here
01Time on market is leverage
175 days on market against a Bradenton median of 53 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
02Strong 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.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $425,000, now $410,000 — a $15K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of DOWNING FRYE REALTY, INC. · Mackenzie Davis-Mahan. MLS #C7521268.
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