Aerial view of 34212, Florida

34212 (Bradenton)
Homes for Sale & Housing Market

ZIP code market report · Manatee County

Median sale price $375,000, down 11.6% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 58 days.

5 communities reporting208 sales analyzedRefreshed twice dailyMomentum Score 47
Live Market Pulse
47/100
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Buyer's Opportunity
Prices are down 12% year over year — negotiating room is real. Recalculated every day from licensed MLS data · last refresh September 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET.
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Price
$375K
Median sold · 12 moConfidence: High
down 11.6% vs the prior 12 months
-11.6%
1-yr price change
n = 208 recent sales
$218/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
Manatee County: $199 · -5.3% vs prior yr
95.2%
Sale vs ask
Manatee County: 95.1% · +0.2pp vs prior yr
$410K
Manatee County home value
Zillow ZHVI, monthly · -4.4% vs a year ago
Tempo
58days
Median DOM · closed
Manatee County: 53 days · -7.0 days vs prior yr
Market context
27%
Listings with price cuts
Manatee County · Zillow · -0.9pp vs prior month
4,143
County for-sale inventory
Zillow, monthly · -4.3% vs prior month
45%
New construction
share of recent sales · +6.1pp vs prior yr
33%
Cash buyers
share of sales · peak 52% · +1.3pp vs prior yr
47/100
Momentum score
Buyer's Opportunity
Economy & people · county layer
$75,792
Median household income
U.S. Census ACS, county
416,020
County population
+11.3% since 2018
5.4×
Price to income
county home value vs median income
75%
Owner-occupied
U.S. Census ACS, county
$2,853/yr
Median property tax
county, ACS
Licensed FL MLSZillow ResearchU.S. Census ACSPublic records
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Today's Take · September 15, 2026
Jon Brooks
Jon Brooks
Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research
Housing Market Analyst

Prices are down 11.6% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 95.2% of asking. Taken together, the data points to a broadly balanced market where preparation decides who wins.

What It Means

Who has leverage right now

BUYER'S SELLER'S 47
Momentum Score
Buyer leverage53
Seller leverage47

Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors neither side decisively.

Momentum Outlook
  • Inventory — tightening over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
  • Mortgage sensitivity — at 5.4× income, this market is highly sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here quickly.

Derived from current 34212 data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.

Analysis

The read on 34212 (Bradenton)

The median sale price across 34212 currently stands at $375,000, down 11.6% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $218 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 58 days. Sellers are capturing 95.2% of their original asking price on average.

Zillow's home value index for Manatee County stands at $409,772. About 27% of listings county-wide have taken a price cut — a useful gauge of seller flexibility.

Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for 34212 is 47 of 100 — buyer's opportunity territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of September 15, 2026.

Trends & History

34212 since 2012 — and where it’s heading

A median home here sold for $305,944 in 2012 and $437,235 over the last recorded year — 43% appreciation across 14 years of recorded sales. Cash buyers took 33% of recent sales, down from a 52% peak.

Median sale price · 2012–2026 (1,030 recorded sales)

$222K$427K$631K$437K2012: $306K2013: $378K2014: $230K2015: $308K2016: $309K2017: $299K2019: $369K2021: $623K2022: $503K2023: $512K2024: $545K2025: $487K2026: $437K20122015201920232026

Days on market by year

0d47d94d58d2012: 66d2013: 93d2014: 55d2015: 50d2016: 25d2017: 59d2019: 64d2021: 2d2022: 4d2023: 24d2024: 50d2025: 65d2026: 58d20122015201920232026

Cash buyers · share of sales

27%40%53%33%2016: 28%2017: 31%2018: 35%2019: 39%2020: 39%2021: 41%2022: 52%2023: 47%2024: 45%2025: 32%2026: 33%20162018202120242026

Home value trend · Manatee County (Zillow ZHVI)

$409K$419K$429K$410KJul '25: $429KAug '25: $425KSep '25: $422KOct '25: $419KNov '25: $417KDec '25: $416KJan '26: $415KFeb '26: $414KMar '26: $414KApr '26: $412KMay '26: $411KJun '26: $410KJul '26: $410KJul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26

For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)

4,1014,5284,9554,143Jul '25: 4,938Aug '25: 4,697Sep '25: 4,415Oct '25: 4,222Nov '25: 4,143Dec '25: 4,119Jan '26: 4,247Feb '26: 4,402Mar '26: 4,625Apr '26: 4,619May '26: 4,526Jun '26: 4,331Jul '26: 4,143Jul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26

Daily active vs pending · Manatee County (MLS)

1,2642,7614,258Aug 03 · Active: 4,199Aug 04 · Active: 4,108Aug 05 · Active: 4,139Aug 06 · Active: 4,131Aug 07 · Active: 4,136Aug 08 · Active: 4,153Aug 09 · Active: 4,140Aug 10 · Active: 4,137Aug 11 · Active: 4,117Aug 12 · Active: 4,117Aug 13 · Active: 4,113Aug 15 · Active: 4,087Aug 17 · Active: 4,012Aug 19 · Active: 4,011Aug 22 · Active: 4,032Aug 23 · Active: 4,028Aug 28 · Active: 4,023Aug 29 · Active: 4,025Aug 30 · Active: 4,021Aug 31 · Active: 4,011Sep 07 · Active: 3,985Sep 09 · Active: 4,002Sep 11 · Active: 4,040Sep 12 · Active: 4,039Sep 13 · Active: 4,035Sep 14 · Active: 4,010Sep 15 · Active: 4,010Aug 03Aug 19Sep 15ActivePending

Median price · daily recalculation

$359K$375K$391K$375KAug 06: $375KAug 08: $375KAug 09: $375KAug 10: $375KAug 11: $375KAug 12: $375KAug 13: $375KAug 15: $375KAug 17: $375KAug 18: $375KAug 19: $375KAug 20: $375KAug 21: $375KAug 22: $375KAug 23: $375KAug 24: $375KAug 26: $375KAug 28: $375KAug 29: $375KAug 30: $375KAug 31: $375KSep 01: $375KSep 04: $375KSep 05: $375KSep 06: $375KSep 07: $375KSep 08: $375KSep 09: $375KSep 10: $375KSep 11: $375KSep 12: $375KSep 13: $375KSep 14: $375KSep 15: $375KAug 06Aug 17Aug 28Sep 07Sep 15
Single-family 78%Condo 16%Townhome 3%Villa 3%
Local Economics · county layer

What’s driving 34212

Who’s moving here
+9,619 net residents/yr

Top inbound states: NY, NJ, IL, MA. Movers arriving report ~$121,577 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023

Insurance reality check
$2,019/yr avg premium

5,326 Citizens policies in force in Manatee County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Manatee purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026

Building pipeline
11,015 units permitted +47% YoY

7,014 single-family · 4,001 multi-family · 26.5 per 1,000 residents. Future supply pressure starts here. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025

Momentum Research Desk

The calls we’re making from today’s data

Biggest move
RIVER STRAND ▼ 25%

The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.

What we’re telling clients today

Both sides have a case: buyers should negotiate on days-on-market, sellers should lean on the under-contract rate. Preparation, not the market, decides who wins a balanced tape.

Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.

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Community Movers

Neighborhoods on the move

Prices rising fastest
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUBBradenton$599K▲ -0%
RYE CROSSINGParrish$375K▲ -4%
STONEYBROOKOrlando$504K▲ -16%
PALM GROVE AT LAKEWOOD RANCHBradenton$500K▲ -17%
RIVER STRANDBradenton$352K▲ -25%
Prices cooling fastest
RIVER STRANDBradenton$352K▼ 25%
PALM GROVE AT LAKEWOOD RANCHBradenton$500K▼ 17%
STONEYBROOKOrlando$504K▼ 16%
RYE CROSSINGParrish$375K▼ 4%
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUBBradenton$599K▼ 0%
Selling fastest
STONEYBROOKOrlando$504K32 days
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUBBradenton$599K46 days
PALM GROVE AT LAKEWOOD RANCHBradenton$500K53 days
RIVER STRANDBradenton$352K69 days
RYE CROSSINGParrish$375K69 days
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Plain Answers

The questions people actually ask

Should I buy a house in 34212 right now?

The data says conditions currently favor neither side decisively in 34212 — the Momentum Score reads 47/100. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.

Is 34212 becoming more affordable?

Yes, modestly — the median sale price in 34212 is $375,000, down 11.6% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 95.2% of asking price. Softening prices plus normal-length marketing times mean affordability is improving at the margin, though financing costs matter more than list prices for most monthly payments.

Where are prices falling fastest in 34212?

Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are RIVER STRAND (-25%); PALM GROVE AT LAKEWOOD RANCH (-17%); STONEYBROOK (-16%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.

Which 34212 neighborhoods are most competitive?

Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are STONEYBROOK (32 days); WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB (46 days); PALM GROVE AT LAKEWOOD RANCH (53 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 58 days.

Questions

34212 (Bradenton) housing market FAQ

Is it a good time to sell a house in 34212?

By the numbers, sellers in 34212 are getting 95.2% of asking price and going under contract in about 58 days. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.

What is the 34212 housing market forecast?

Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: 34212 median sale prices are down 11.6% year over year. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.

What is the median home price in 34212?

The median sale price in 34212 is currently $375,000, down 11.6% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 15, 2026.

Is 34212 a buyer's or seller's market right now?

The data currently is roughly balanced. 34212 scores 47 of 100 on the Momentum Score. Conditions change; this page updates daily.

How long do homes take to sell in 34212?

The typical home in 34212 goes under contract in about 58 days, per current MLS data.

Are home prices in 34212 rising or falling?

Median sale prices are down 11.6% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.

Put this data to work

Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across 34212 (Bradenton). Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.

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Methodology & Accountability

Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Florida MLS feeds, recorded public sales, Zillow Research, and U.S. Census data — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .

Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: September 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET

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Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (Zillow Research, U.S. Census Bureau) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Selling in this ZIP? Weigh the numbers first: the Florida sell-now-or-wait scoreboard, why 201,552 Florida listings failed to sell in 12 months, and cash offer vs. listing, both numbers. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.