Ilexhurst in Bradenton Beach

Ilexhurst
Homes for Sale in Bradenton Beach, FL

Community in Bradenton Beach · Manatee County · ZIP 34217
Median sale $1.02M
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Price
$1.02M
Median sold · 12 mo
$723/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $723 in 2026
87.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
96days
Median DOM · closed
96 days at the 2026 low
20%
Under contract
Manatee: 22% (1,157 of 5,360)
3842 · 937
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
9
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 9 a year
Track record · 0 years of records
1,506sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ilexhurst

Live MLS inventory for Ilexhurst. 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 and pending Ilexhurst listings as of 2026-11-14, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2026 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 13, 2026

Ilexhurst sits in Bradenton Beach, and the pricing here reflects that barrier-island reality more than anything else. The median sits at $1,825,000 with a median of roughly $847 per square foot — numbers driven by proximity to the water and by condition, not by square footage alone. Two homes on the same block can price very differently depending on renovation level, elevation, and exposure, so treat the median as a midpoint on a wide spread rather than a going rate.

The current posture is warm but not frantic. A median of 80 days on market means well-priced, well-presented homes move at a measured pace, and buyers have time to think. The year-over-year figure is steep, so sellers should not assume last year's comp still holds in either direction — recent closings matter more than the trailing number. For buyers, the extended days on market is leverage; for sellers, it is a reminder that pricing to condition, not to aspiration, is what closes here.

Figures in this note are as of July 13, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

The 60-Second Overview

Ilexhurst market snapshot (as of November 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.02M ($723 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 96 days on market for closed sales.

Ilexhurst is a small-inventory island market where price is set by location and condition rather than volume. With only a handful of closings in the recent window, every comparable sale carries outsized weight.

Best for

  • Buyers with a budget at or above the mid-seven figures targeting a coastal property
  • Buyers who value proximity to the water and will pay for elevation and condition
  • Patient buyers comfortable underwriting each home individually in a thin market

Probably not for

  • Buyers needing to stay well under the island's median price point
  • Buyers who want a broad selection and quick, clean comparables
  • Anyone expecting the steep year-over-year figure to guarantee future gains

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Manatee County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Barbara A. Harvey Elementary · Elementary
  • Buffalo Creek Middle · Middle
  • Parrish Community High · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Ilexhurst 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 Ilexhurst address.

If we were buying in Ilexhurst today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Ilexhurst.

Best Buy
Buyers seeking a coastal Bradenton Beach property and prepared for barrier-island pricing.
Biggest Risk
A shallow comp set makes valuation sensitive to any single outlier sale.
Sweet Spot
A renovated, well-elevated home priced honestly to its condition.
Avoid If
You need deep inventory and fast, predictable comparable sales.

Reading price on a barrier island

At roughly $847 per square foot against an $1,825,000 median, this is a market where the dirt and the coastline do most of the pricing work. That has a practical consequence: bigger is not automatically more expensive, and a smaller renovated property near the water can outprice a larger one that needs work. Buyers should underwrite each home on its own merits — elevation, build quality, and how far the recent updates actually go.

The thin closing count is the number to respect. Eighteen recent closings across the window means the comp set is shallow, and a single unusual sale can distort the picture. Combine that with the 80-day median on market and the takeaway is consistency: patience on both sides, and a valuation built from the closest true comparables rather than the headline year-over-year swing.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ilexhurst. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

Thin comps and a wide, condition-driven price spread are exactly where local judgment earns its keep. We build value from the handful of relevant recent sales, weigh elevation and renovation honestly, and price to what the market will actually pay — not to the highest number in the neighborhood. On an island market this small, getting the first list price right is the difference between a clean sale and a long sit.

Ilexhurst in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers seeking a coastal Bradenton Beach property and prepared for barrier-island pricing.
Biggest advantageAn extended median days on market gives buyers room to evaluate rather than rush.
Biggest riskA shallow comp set makes valuation sensitive to any single outlier sale.
Sweet spotA renovated, well-elevated home priced honestly to its condition.
Avoid ifYou need deep inventory and fast, predictable comparable sales.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Ilexhurst sales matched to your home.

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Recent Developments in Zz Stellar Manatee Unassigned

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Zz Stellar Manatee Unassigned, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.

  1. September 2026
    Development

    Sarasota Memorial to buy 120 acres in Manatee County for possible hospital campus

    The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board approved a nearly $60 million purchase of about 120 acres along State Road 64 just east of I-75, contingent on rezoning. A 10-acre parcel would first hold a freestanding emergency department, with physician offices and a possible full hospital later.

    What it may mean for the marketA future emergency department and medical campus would add healthcare access for east Manatee County residents. The project is about 15 miles east of Zz Stellar Manatee Unassigned, elsewhere in Manatee County.

    Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth
  2. September 2026
    Development

    Carbon dioxide terminal planned at Seaport Manatee for proposed biomethanol plant

    Aptamus Carbon Solutions will plan a CO2 terminal and marine transport system at Seaport Manatee tied to Demeter Energy's proposed biomethanol plant. The plant would produce about 100,000 metric tons of biomethanol and capture about 200,000 metric tons of CO2 yearly. Cost and timeline were not disclosed.

    What it may mean for the marketPlanned industrial and port activity could add maritime and industrial employment at the port. The site is about 11 miles northeast of Zz Stellar Manatee Unassigned.

    Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth
  3. September 2026
    Market

    Manatee housing authority weighs $112.9 million in bonds for three apartment projects

    The Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County considered bonds for 794 units: The Palms at Manatee River (338 units), Tuscany Lakes in Ellenton (348 units) and the unbuilt Flats at 5th, a 108-unit project at 4010 5th Street East in Bradenton, about $22 million.

    What it may mean for the marketFinancing for rehabilitation and new construction supports rental inventory in Bradenton and Ellenton. The project is about 7 miles east of Zz Stellar Manatee Unassigned, elsewhere in Manatee County.

    Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Ilexhurst?
The median sale price in Ilexhurst was $1.02M over the 12 months ending November 13, 2026 (9 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Ilexhurst take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 13, 2026 took a median 96 days on market (9 sales, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Ilexhurst?
The best agent for Ilexhurst is one who actively works Bradenton Beach and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Ilexhurst.
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Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Ilexhurst and the wider Bradenton Beach area.
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Buyers with a budget at or above the mid-seven figures targeting a coastal propertyExcellent fit
Buyers who value proximity to the water and will pay for elevation and conditionExcellent fit
Patient buyers comfortable underwriting each home individually in a thin marketExcellent fit
Buyers needing to stay well under the island's median price pointProbably not
Buyers who want a broad selection and quick, clean comparablesProbably not
Anyone expecting the steep year-over-year figure to guarantee future gainsProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 14, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 13, 2026
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-11-13
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2026 (9 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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