Moving to Bradenton, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-09, the median home sold in Bradenton, Florida over the last 12 months went for $340,000 (757 closings across 37 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $194 per square foot for a median 1,618-sq-ft home built around 1999. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 43 days, and with 61 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 1.0 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 95% of their original asking price. That median is 16% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Bradenton
Three price points from 34 recent Bradenton closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $340,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,568 sq ft, built around 1986 (8 sales).
- Around $567,500: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,566 sq ft, built around 2001 (10 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Bradenton
Take the median $340,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,757/month. Manatee County’s typical total millage is 17.29 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $5,015/year ($418/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Manatee County is about $2,019/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 66% of current Bradenton listings carry an HOA, with a median of $207/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $2,550/month to own the median Bradenton home including a typical HOA.
For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Manatee County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.
Where people are buying: Bradenton’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not In Subdivision | 284 | $305,000 | 36 |
| Solera At Lakewood Ranch | 55 | $470,000 | 76 |
| River Strand Golf & Country Club | 49 | $352,500 | 69 |
| SeaFlower | 42 | $427,870 | 43 |
| Glen Lakes | 39 | $399,000 | 139 |
| Waterlefe Golf & River Club | 32 | $598,750 | 46 |
| The Inlets at Riverdale | 30 | $792,500 | 57 |
| Palm Grove At Lakewood Ranch | 20 | $500,495 | 53 |
Bradenton by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 34613 (14 sales, median $356,250).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 94% were single-family homes. New construction accounted for 18% of closings, led by Solera At Lakewood Ranch, SeaFlower, Palm Grove At Lakewood Ranch. The housing stock skews mixed: 6% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 18% before 1980.
Getting around from Bradenton
Measured from the center of Bradenton’s recent sales: Tampa International Airport (TPA) is about 40 miles; Downtown Tampa is about 42 miles; Lakeland is about 48 miles; Ocala is about 48 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
School assignments change; check the Manatee County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Manatee County’s typical millage of 17.29; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Manatee County average of $2,019/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.
Bradenton: the case for and against
What works in Bradenton’s favor
- prices run 16% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 43 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- insurance is comparatively manageable here (Citizens average $2,019/year)
- no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead
What to plan for
- only about 1.0 months of supply, so choice is limited in the most popular price bands
- 66% of listings carry an HOA (median $207/month)
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
Your Bradenton relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Bradenton right now
- Bradenton ZIP codes with prices
- Search every Bradenton community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Bradenton communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Manatee County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.