Lakewood Estates
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Lakewood Estates Unit 2 in Bradenton, FL since 2016, the most recent in September 2025. 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).
Lakewood Estates is an older, established pocket of Tampa — the median year built sits at 1958.5, though the range stretches from 1947 all the way to 2018, so a handful of newer or heavily rebuilt homes sit alongside the original mid-century stock. That spread means condition, not just square footage, is doing most of the work on price in this community. Two homes with similar living area can land in very different places depending on how much of the original structure has been updated.
With 84 homes in the community and roughly three-quarters (75.3%) carrying a homestead exemption, this reads as a community of long-tenured owners rather than one with a lot of turnover or investor churn. That tends to keep inventory tight and listings less frequent, which puts buyers in a position where they need to move decisively when the right home does surface, and sellers in a position where a well-presented listing stands out simply because there isn't much competing supply.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside LAKEWOOD ESTATES UNIT 2 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
Lakewood Estates is a modest-sized, established Tampa community built out over seven decades, with a typical home running around 1,592 square feet. The mix of original 1950s-era construction and more recent builds makes condition, rather than age alone, the key variable buyers should evaluate.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 12 homes in LAKEWOOD ESTATES that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1980 and 1991 (median 1983), with a median living area of about 1,296 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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.
Who Lakewood Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want an established Tampa location and are prepared to evaluate each home individually for age and condition
- Buyers targeting a modest, efficient living area rather than a larger newer build
- Buyers or investors comfortable in a lower-turnover community where patience for the right listing matters
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a guaranteed modern build standard without doing condition-specific diligence
- Buyers who prioritize community amenities like a pool or clubhouse
- Buyers expecting frequent, high-volume inventory to choose from
The market around Lakewood Estates
Lakewood Estates is a small community — 1 recorded sale on file, most recently in 2008 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34205, 209 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Bradenton.
Across Manatee County, 4,093 homes are active and 1,356 pending (25% under contract).
The housing mix here is 92% single family residence, 8% ?.
In ZIP 34205 (BRADENTON), 49 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $352K ($200/sq ft), down 12.3% year over year, with a median 22 days on market. Right now 1 active and 2 pending listings — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 34205 housing market and the Manatee County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lakewood Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Lakewood Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lakewood Estates 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 Lakewood Estates.
Older bones, uneven updates
The defining fact about this community is its age spread: a median year built of 1958.5 against a full range running from 1947 to 2018. That's not a typo — it means most homes here are original mid-century construction, but a meaningful minority have been rebuilt or constructed far more recently. Buyers touring this community should expect real variation in mechanicals, roofing, and layout from one listing to the next, and should budget time for a careful inspection rather than assuming a consistent build standard across the neighborhood.
At a median living area of 1,592 square feet, homes here run in a fairly modest, efficient footprint — not sprawling, but not undersized either. No community amenities are identified in current MLS listings, so this is a community where the appeal is the lot, the structure, and the location itself rather than shared recreational infrastructure. That's worth knowing going in: buyers looking for a clubhouse, pool, or organized common area should look elsewhere.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lakewood Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with this much variation in build age and condition, the comps that matter are the ones with similar vintage and update history — not just similar square footage. We pull the Stellar MLS data down to that level of detail so you're not comparing a 1950s original to a 2018 rebuild and calling it apples to apples, whether you're pricing a listing or making an offer.
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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
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 34202/34205)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (6 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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