Braden Crossings

Braden Crossings Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34203

Braden Crossings is a close-knit community quite suitable for households in search of Bradenton homes for sale. This community is located just south of the intersection of State Road 70 and the vital north‒south artery of Lockwood Ridge Road (45th Street East).

The first Braden Crossings homes for sale were built in the 1990s. Values of properties in this community have been enhanced by the subsequent extension of Lockwood Ridge Road as one of the main arteries from Bradenton to Sarasota. Notably, this road extension also paved the way for the development of the community’s new neighbor to the south, Arbor Reserve, a development by national builder Taylor Morrison. The well-established communities of Mandalay and Barrington Ridge are likewise in this Bradenton residential area along Lockwood Ridge.

Well-secured Community

Braden Crossings is a deed-restricted development with 111 homes. It is a background-check community and puts emphasis on owner-occupied residences in order to preserve its family-friendly character. Towards this end, rentals or “investment property” in the community is limited to 10 percent or 11 residences.

The homeowners’ association which enforces this policy and oversees other community matters is a self-managed body composed of a board of directors who are all residents of Braden Crossings. The community’s HOA became self-managed in 2008 as a cost-reduction measure.

A lake and a lush nature preserve are the primary common assets of this community, and these are well-kept and maintained as an undisturbed wildlife preserve. There are no playgrounds or community recreational facilities in Braden Crossings, and thus the community’s HOA dues are relatively low.

Besides the lake and preserves maintenance, the HOA fees likewise cover the upkeep of the landscaping of Braden Crossings’ entrance on Lockwood Ridge Road. Regular improvements on this frontage provide the community with a curb appeal at par with its neighboring developments.

Attractive Home Stock

The stock of homes for sale in Braden Crossings consists of three- to four-bedroom single family homes, with floor areas measuring between 1,370 and 2,000 square feet. Most residences in this community have private swimming pools and two- or three-car garages. The asking prices for sales-listed homes in this community are typically quoted in the $200s.

Their convenient location help keep the values of Braden Crossings’ homes at appreciable levels. Major retail chains, like a Publix and a Walmart, are just a few minutes’ drive at the Lockwood Commons on SR 70. Within a short radius from this community are several schools including Tara Elementary, Braden River High, Lakewood Ranch High, Sara Scott Harllee Middle School and IMG Academy.

The local hotspots for recreation are likewise within easy reach from Bradenton Crossings. Roads arterial to SR 70 unlocks access to downtown Bradenton and onwards west to the beaches of Anna Maria Island. Similar corridors to the south opened via Lockwood Ridge Road enable residents of the community to partake of the life and leisure activities around the University Parkway-Interstate 75 quadrants where the Mall at UTC and the Nathan Benderson Park are amongst the prime draws.