Aqua by the Bay
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Aqua by the Bay is a community in Bradenton, Manatee County, FL (ZIP 34210). Across Bradenton as a whole, 1 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $427,870, 60 median days on market, with 8 homes for sale today. At that median and Manatee County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.29 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,400 ($6,700 with the full homestead exemption).
Aqua by the Bay is one of the few remaining large bayfront land plays in Manatee County, and that scarcity is the core of the story. The Crystal Lagoon plus direct Sarasota Bay frontage put it in a different tier from the inland Parrish master plans, and the entry point - around $1 million - reflects that.
The read is a phased, evolving master plan: the Medallion ownership neighborhood is real and selling, while later phases and the total unit mix are still moving through entitlement review. Buyers should treat published totals as provisional and confirm the current approved plan, HOA, and any CDD before committing.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Aqua by the Bay 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
Aqua by the Bay is a 529-acre master-planned waterfront development on Sarasota Bay, off El Conquistador Parkway south of 53rd Avenue West in Bradenton, Manatee County (ZIP 34210), near Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island. The master plan has been approved for a mix of ownership housing and commercial space anchored by a roughly 4-acre Crystal Lagoons amenity with a beach and floating dock. Medallion Home builds the first ownership neighborhood - a gated enclave called Aqua - with waterfront-luxury pricing starting around $1 million. Proposed changes to the development plan were under public review in late July 2026, so unit counts and phasing should be verified against current entitlements.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The market around Aqua by the Bay
In ZIP 34210 (Bradenton), 134 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $428K ($263/sq ft), up 18.3% year over year, with a median 63 days on market. Right now 4 active and 1 pending listings — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34210 housing market and the Manatee County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Aqua by the Bay specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Who Aqua by the Bay is best for.
Best for
- Luxury buyers who want Sarasota Bay frontage and a Crystal Lagoon amenity
- Buyers drawn to proximity to Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island
- Buyers comfortable with a phased master plan that is still evolving
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a fully settled, fully entitled community today
- Value buyers seeking sub-$500,000 new construction
- Buyers who prefer an inland Parrish master plan with established amenities
Aqua by the Bay: what we know so far
Aqua by the Bay is not selling yet. There are no active listings and no recorded resales, so every number on this page comes from public records, county approvals and builder announcements, and is dated. We re-verify status on every rebuild.
| Developer | Aqua by the Bay (Long Bar Pointe) |
|---|---|
| Builders | Medallion Home |
| Community type | Master-planned (waterfront) |
| ZIP | 34210 |
| County | Manatee County, Florida |
| Last verified | August 2, 2026 |
| Source | discovery-2026-08-02 Pinellas+Manatee region |
Status note: Early-phase master-planned waterfront development on Sarasota Bay; the first ownership neighborhood (Aqua by Medallion Home) is selling while later multi-family/commercial phases remain in planning.
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Housing distress & ownership in Aqua by the Bay, 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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Life at Aqua by the Bay
- Crystal Lagoon · A ~4-acre Crystal Lagoons amenity with a floating dock and beach for swimming, paddleboarding, and kayaking.
- Gated first neighborhood · The first ownership neighborhood, Aqua by Medallion Home, is a gated enclave of upscale single-family homes.
- Bayfront trails and boardwalks · Planned boardwalks, trails, and fishing piers along the Sarasota Bay frontage.
- Recreation program · Planned fitness centers, multi-use fields, dog parks, playgrounds, and tennis courts across the master plan.
Based on public records and builder announcements.
Recent Developments in Aqua by the Bay
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Aqua by the Bay, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Aqua by the Bay buying strategy.
If we were buying in Aqua by the Bay 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 Aqua by the Bay.
A Bayfront Lagoon Play in Short Supply
The defining asset here is location: 529 acres fronting Sarasota Bay, minutes from Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island, is not something the newer inland corridors can replicate. The Crystal Lagoon - a ~4-acre swimmable amenity with a beach and floating dock - is the marketed centerpiece and the reason the pricing sits at the luxury end.
Structurally, Aqua by the Bay is a long-horizon master plan rather than a single subdivision. Medallion Home's gated Aqua neighborhood is the ownership product available now; additional phases and a broader mix of housing and commercial space are planned but subject to change. Late-July 2026 coverage flagged wetland concerns tied to proposed plan revisions, which is exactly the kind of entitlement risk a bayfront site carries.
Confirm the current approved unit counts, the HOA amount, and whether a CDD assessment applies, and verify base pricing directly with Medallion Home - waterfront and lagoon-adjacent homesites can carry significant premiums over the advertised starting price.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Aqua by the Bay. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We track where Aqua by the Bay stands in the entitlement process so you know what is actually approved versus what is still proposed, and we compare the bayfront and lagoon homesites so the premium you pay matches the water and view you get.
We also verify the HOA and any CDD assessment and pull the current Medallion pricing so a seven-figure decision rests on real, current numbers rather than early marketing.
Aqua by the Bay in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community record | public records & builder filings listing records: the community is present in the MLS feed; no closed sale is on record in our archive yet, so no price statistics are shown |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of public records & builder filings 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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Common questions about Aqua by the Bay
Where is Aqua by the Bay?
Aqua by the Bay is a community in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, ZIP 34210.
Are there homes for sale in Aqua by the Bay right now?
No active listings inside Aqua by the Bay at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Aqua by the Bay have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Aqua by the Bay in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Manatee County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
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County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.