River Strand
Homes for Sale in Bradenton, FL
All 2,089 homes for sale in Bradenton, FL · median $398,000 · 185 homes for sale in 34212 · Manatee County homes for sale
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Market Heat
As of October 2026, River Strand in Bradenton, FL has 6 homes for sale and 4 pending, asking from $265,000 to $739,500 (median $522,900). Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 49 recorded sales closed at a median of $352,500, $218 per square foot, a median 69 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking (-25% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2008 - 2017; 21 of 22 report an HOA (median $566/mo); 1 of the 22 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 10 ft). At the median price and Manatee County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.29 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,100 ($5,390 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in River Strand: 1 new listing (median asking $505,900), 4 under contract right now, 3 closed sales (median $475,000). As of October 17, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Homes For Sale Right Now in River Strand
Live MLS inventory for River Strand. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active · 78 daysTop listing
Active · 93 days
Active · 98 days
Active · 1 days
Active · 91 days
Active · 107 days
Pending · 15 days
Pending · 8 days
Pending · 47 days
Pending · 10 daysActive and pending River Strand listings as of 2026-10-17, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2009 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
River Strand right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($352K) is down 25.4% from the prior 12 months ($472K) and up 24% since 2012. With about 24 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Very High (49 and 44 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 18, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside RIVER STRAND right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
River Strand market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $352K ($218 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 69 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 25% from the prior 12 months and up 24% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (49 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34212 (Bradenton), 208 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $375K ($218/sq ft), down 11.6% year over year, with a median 58 days on market. See the live ZIP 34212 housing market and the Manatee County market.
Flood zones in River Strand: of 12 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 92% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X); 8% are in an A-series high-risk zone where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov.
River Strand is a community of 1,046 homes in Bradenton, Manatee County, built between 2003 and 2019 (median 2013), with a median living area of about 2,036 square feet. 65% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of River Strand. Swipe to explore the community.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($352K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($472K) IS the -25.4% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 49 sales each (49 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2009 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
40% of homes for sale in River Strand are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-18).
River Strand Golf & Country Club Market Scorecard
River Strand Golf & Country Club is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $522,900, and homes go under contract in about 92 days.
Typical home value in the 34212 ZIP is $520,703, about 11.9% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
River Strand on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Schools
- Manatee County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Manatee County Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent River Strand listings and can change; always confirm with Manatee County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any River Strand address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Parrish Community High High School · Homes zoned for Braden River High High School
The River Strand buying strategy.
If we were buying in River Strand today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in River Strand.
A closer look at the River Strand market
At a median of $218 per square foot, River Strand prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median down 25% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 69 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 1,046 homes built between 2003 and 2019, and 65% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in River Strand. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in River Strand buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (3.6). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +24% since 2012; Recent Direction -25.4% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 65% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 90.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
What it really costs to own in River Strand
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| CDD / special assessments | Listings here report a median of $1,090/yr in CDD or special-district assessments on the tax bill (18 listings, MLS, 2026-10-18). 100% of the 18 listings that report the field show one. The amount is per lot and set by the district: confirm it on the parcel's TRIM notice. |
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| HOA dues | Median $523/month across 565 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-10-15). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Manatee County is $2,019/yr (5,326 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 12 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 92% sit outside the high-risk zone and 8% inside one, where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes). |
| Roof and age | Median build year 2014 across 19 listings. An original roof here is about 12 years old: still inside the 15-year window Florida carriers use, but ask for the roof's permit date before you bind coverage. |
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $523/month (about $6,276/yr) · median of 565 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $523 per month ($6,276 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 565 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Flood & Insurance Context
Of 12 sampled listing addresses in this community: 92% outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X/B/C); 8% in an A-series Special Flood Hazard Area zone.
Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=12) · as of 2026-10
Tools for a River Strand buy.
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Recently off market in RIVER STRAND
Homes in RIVER STRAND that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 6 on record.
- 419 Winding Brook Lane #101 · off market
- 6810 Willowshire Way · off market
- 7018 Grand Estuary Trail #101 · off market
- 7123 Marsh View Terrace · off market
- 7911 Grand Estuary Trail #403 · off market
- 8105 Grand Estuary Trail #403 · off market
| Location | Bradenton, Manatee County, FL · ZIP 34212 |
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| Homes in the community | 1,046 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2003–2019 (median 2013) |
| Typical living area | 2,036 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | condos 50%, single-family 41%, villas 9% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s), Gated |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $352,500 median across 49 closed sales · $218 per sq ft · -25.4% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 69 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 65% |
| Zoned public schools | Manatee County Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2009 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “River Strand key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/river-strand, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in RIVER STRAND, Bradenton
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Just listed in River Strand
The newest homes for sale in River Strand right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 7111 Grand Estuary Trail #102 $505,900 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,108 sq ft · 1 day on market Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER
- 7130 Quiet Creek Drive $739,500 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,006 sq ft · 78 days on market Courtesy of BRIGHT REALTY
- 415 Winding Brook Lane #102 $484,900 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,108 sq ft · 91 days on market Courtesy of FINE PROPERTIES
- 6907 Quiet Creek Drive $573,500 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,006 sq ft · 93 days on market Courtesy of KW SUNCOAST
- 157 Wandering Wetlands Circle $539,900 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,027 sq ft · 98 days on market Courtesy of BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE ATCHLEY PROPE
- 7005 River Hammock Drive #202 $265,000 · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,156 sq ft · 107 days on market Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Checked against the MLS Oct 18, 2026. All new listings in this market.
Recently sold in River Strand
- 419 Winding Brook Lane #101 · sold $475,000
- 7123 Marsh View Terrace · sold $710,000
- 8105 Grand Estuary Trail #403 · sold $200,000
- 8205 Grand Estuary Trail #103 · sold $205,000
- 7018 Grand Estuary Trail #101 · sold $449,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Willowshire Way (48 homes on record)
- River Preserve Drive (27 homes on record)
- Grand Estuary Trail 101 (26 homes on record)
- Heritage Grand Place (25 homes on record)
- Grand Estuary Trail 104 (20 homes on record)
- Grand Estuary Trail 103 (19 homes on record)
- Grand Estuary Trail 102 (15 homes on record)
- Wild Lake Terrace (14 homes on record)
- Babbling Brook Run (13 homes on record)
- River Enclave Court (12 homes on record)
- Marsh View Terrace (9 homes on record)
- Grand Preserve Cove (9 homes on record)
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 17, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (21 streets, ZIP 34202/34211/34212)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2009 (366 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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