12538 CARA CARA LOOP, BRADENTON, FL, 34212
Pending106 days on marketListed Apr 9, 2026MLS #TB8492068
About this home
12538 CARA CARA LOOP
Beautiful POOL HOME available for immediate Annual Lease. This spacious home is located in the coveted Greyhawk Landing, a community with resort-style amenities and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy this meticulous 3 Bedroom 2 Bath home with its elegant open floorplan, two-car garage, your own screened inground pool and great curb appeal. You will love the details of this one floor home with its large rooms including the welcoming handsome kitchen and family room area opening directly to the sparkling pool and outside entertainment area. The Master Bedroom suite features an ensuite Master Bath with separate dual vanities, deep soaking tub and large walk-in shower and spacious walk-in closet. Two additional guest bedrooms are complemented by a shared bathroom. The generously sized dining and family rooms allow a great view of the swimming pool through the sliding doors. Greyhawk Landing features picturesque nature preserves, inviting lakes, a community clubhouse with two resort-style pools, tennis and basketball courts, playground, fitness center, fishing pier, and numerous biking and walking trails. Close to shopping center with Publix and a variety of restaurants and other businesses. Background check $75 per adult, Tenant processing fee $100. Lease fee includes yard and pool maintenance, property management. One cat or dog up to 50 lbs with $250 refundable pet deposit, no aggressive breeds. Tenants pay $45 month for insurance and benefits package.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,183
Sqft
0.17 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2003
Year built
One
Levels
$2
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$185 /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
$185/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Where it sits
Inside Greyhawk Landing
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Greyhawk Landing — neighborhood snapshot
Population
4,176
Median age
41
Median income
$137,256
Median home value
$508,390
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
458
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)
Median sold price, Bradenton, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 99% below the BRADENTON 34212 median. See the full Bradenton market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
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
Kemarie Johnson
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 12538 CARA CARA LOOP — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 12538 CARA CARA LOOP — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
12538 CARA CARA LOOP FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 12538 CARA CARA LOOP?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $185/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Are pets allowed at 12538 CARA CARA LOOP?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Pet Deposit, Size Limit. 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 $3,400, this home is listed about 99% below the Bradenton median of $395,740. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 12538 CARA CARA LOOP?+
Freedom Elementary School (elementary), Dr Mona Jain Middle School (middle), Lakewood Ranch High School (high) — Manatee County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Under the BRADENTON 34212 market on paper
$3,400 is 99% below the BRADENTON 34212 median of $396,403, and at $2/sqft it sits under the Bradenton average of $264.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Time on market is leverage
106 days on market against a Bradenton median of 53 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Freedom Elementary School, Dr Mona Jain Middle School, Lakewood Ranch High School — Freedom Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $3,500, now $3,400 — a $100 cut. The full history is in the market section below.
Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS GULF BEACHES · Drew Carlyle, Jr. MLS #TB8492068.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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