ILEXHURST
Homes for Sale in BRADENTON BEACH, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
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.
ILEXHURST right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($1.83M) is up 69.8% from the prior 12 months ($1.08M) and up 292% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15. Confidence: Medium (18 and 11 sales in the two windows).
What's unique here: the median sale price is about 4x the typical Manatee County sale ($1.83M vs $411K, trailing 12 months, Stellar MLS records).
Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ
Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
ILEXHURST market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.83M ($847 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 80 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 70% from the prior 12 months and up 292% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (18 closings in the current window).
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.
Who ILEXHURST is best for.
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
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($1.83M) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($1.08M) IS the +69.8% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 29 sales each (18 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period %s through %s. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
ILEXHURST Market Scorecard
ILEXHURST is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $445,000, and homes go under contract in about 55 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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 2026-07-16, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period %s through %s. Tap any home to ask about it.
ILEXHURST on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Life at ILEXHURST
- Pool · reported on 3504 of 4532 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 2443 of 4532 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 2399 of 4532 listings
- Fitness Center · reported on 1941 of 4532 listings
- Playground · reported on 1591 of 4532 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 1521 of 4532 listings
- Community Mailbox · reported on 1329 of 4532 listings
- Golf Carts OK · reported on 1314 of 4532 listings
- Gated · reported on 1199 of 4532 listings
- Irrigation-Reclaimed Water · reported on 1079 of 4532 listings
- Pickleball Court(s) · reported on 1050 of 4532 listings
- Buyer Approval Required · reported on 1023 of 4532 listings
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
- Manatee County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Gullett 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.
The ILEXHURST buying strategy.
If we were buying in ILEXHURST 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 ILEXHURST.
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.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in ILEXHURST buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (6.7). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +292% since 2012; Recent Direction +69.8% year-over-year; Pricing Power 83.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
- 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.
Tools for a ILEXHURST buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
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.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in ILEXHURST, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
What is your ILEXHURST home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in ILEXHURST, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.
See homes for sale in ILEXHURST on the map →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in ILEXHURST?
How long do homes in ILEXHURST take to sell?
Do cash buyers compete in ILEXHURST?
Have ILEXHURST home prices gone up?
Who is the best real estate agent for ILEXHURST?
How do I find a top BRADENTON BEACH real estate agent who knows ILEXHURST?
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for ILEXHURST?
Should you buy in ILEXHURST?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Nearby Communities
Explore more neighborhoods near ILEXHURST with Momentum Realty’s local guides.
Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 16, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (180 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.
Own a home here?
You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.
The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum sells for 1.25% above the Stellar MLS member average and 8 days faster, and we’ll price yours against live your area comps.
Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →
What’s your home worth in your area?
A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.