Residences in the Waterlefe Golf and River Club real estate enclave consist of tasteful coach house style condos as well as maintenance free villas and stylish single family homes. Waterlefe did an awesome job by adding lakes, fountains, and shrubs that sometimes you can’t tell that the outside world exists.

Home shoppers dreaming of a lifestyle indicative of old southern Florida and that graciously adopts the pleasures of contemporary living, will find it in the properties of Tara Golf & Country Club. Aside from being is a great location, Tara is a great place to live.

Stoneybrook combines 3 comfortable residential neighborhoods with a challenging golf layout, upscale amenities, and all at a reasonable price. Its strategic location provides a commute to or from downtown Bradenton in 15 minutes, and makes reaching other nearby urban centers very convenient.

Located about a quarter mile off Interstate 75 and impressively spread over 440 acres of lush nature and wildlife preserves, Rosedale is a quiet but beautiful golf community. Real estate for sale in the community consists of elegant patio homes and stylish single family houses utilizing materialof the highest quality.

River Strand is a gated golf community about a mile east of Interstate 75 and is part of the master planned development of more than 2,500 acres in the Heritage Harbour property.

Heritage Harbour is a master-planned development in East Manatee County with three subdivisions in this 2,500-acre property located just off State Road 64 near I-75: Lighthouse Cove, Stoneybrook, and River Strand.

Residence options spotlight single family homes for sale sitting on nice size home tracts. Housing designs include a blend of well appointed ranch-style residences in the traditional Mediterranean or the more well known contemporary Florida styles.

Bollettieri Resort Villas is one of two multi-family neighborhoods specifically established to provide housing within the IMG Academy in West Bradenton. Directly adjacent south of the Bollettieri residences are the tennis and basketball courts of the IMG campus.

El Conquistador is a golf community comprised of 20 neighborhoods contributing single family homes, townhouses, villas, and condos to the stock of the real estate market in west Bradenton. This community’s acreage spreads off the El Conquistador Parkway just north of Sarasota Bay.

Braden River Lakes consists of 538 single family homes, with about 50 of these on choice riverfront locations. The facilities here include a clubhouse, heated swimming pool, playground, tennis court, sand court for volleyball, barbecue area, gazebos, and a riverfront park and recreation area.

Riverside Preserve is a community of single family homes in east Bradenton. The rectangular acreage of Riverside Preserve notably backs up directly north to the Manatee River. M/I Homes harnessed this prized location quite well by installing a number of riverfront amenities.

Amberly is a multifamily home development in east Bradenton. Pre-construction residences in this community first appeared in the MLS in early 2019. Amberly is planned for 124 paired villas on a 33-acre parcel along with a heated community pool with a sundeck and a covered pavilion.

The condominium complex of Shorewalk Bath & Tennis Club features two swimming pools, two Jacuzzis, tennis and basketball courts, shuffleboard, and a children’s playground, making its units attractive both for renting guests and seasonal residents.

Highland Lakes is a community whose water feature is carved gracefully resembling three branching arms within the property. Highland Lakes is comprised of 120 residences. Mostly, these residences are designed with two bedrooms and two baths plus attached garage parking for two cars.

Sugar Ridge is one of the quiet suburban communities in east Bradenton which thrived due to their outstanding location close to the strategic road corridors. Its refreshing environment is largely drawn from the community’s exquisite landscaping.

Oak Trace is a deed-restricted community, wherein aspiring buyers of Bradenton homes for sale can pick from residences built in the mid-2000’s. Most of the dwellings in Oak Trace already have private swimming pools, thus making up for the lack of common recreational facilities within the community.

Highland Ridge was developed from 2002 to 2006. Highland Ridge’s parcel was platted for 120 sizable lots for single family homes. This community offers a laid-back and quiet lifestyle, evident in its tree-lined streets with wide sidewalks having most stretches under canopies of mossy oak trees.

Cortez Villas is a large condominium complex for age 55-plus residents. Laid out in a park-like setting, this enclave of one-story condo villas features a spacious community center with a billiard and card room, a library, plus plenty of social activities, Shuffleboard courts, and a swimming pool.

Candlewood is a small neighborhood of just 67 homes in southeast Bradenton. The HOA fee is relatively low as the community has no onsite recreational facilities, and the collection covers just the maintenance of common areas, internal streets, and landscaping.

Wallingford was developed in the early 2000s, with its layout conducive to a friendly and quiet environment. Its internal streets were oriented eastward to serene water features and luxuriant greenbelts and nature preserves that serve as a refreshing backdrop to many Wallingford homes for sale.

Village Green is a residential development located in West Bradenton. Prospective buyers can choose from free-standing single family homes or villa-style condo units. There are 575 free-standing homes and 426 condos in this well-developed and well-maintained community.

Sarabay Coves is a waterfront condominium complex in South Bradenton. It consists of three mid-rise buildings located on canals, thus creating the perfect template for a boating community. Nature is on display in the well-trimmed hedges and lush trees along the condominium’s internal street.

Manatee Oaks is a well established community located in southeast Bradenton. Some of the home sites in this community measure up to a quarter of an acre in size. The top home choices in this community are those adjoining a water feature or next to one of the property’s nature preserves.

Oak Terrace is a small neighborhood in east Bradenton wedged near the southeast corner of State Road 70 and 33rd Street East. The lush banks of Gap Creek, a tributary of the Braden River, stretches on the northern border of Oak Terrace.

Pine Lakes is a popular community for buyers of Bradenton homes for sale priced at softer price points but with features as desirable as those in high-end locations. Developed in the 1970s‒1980s, this community derives sound market value from its ideal location.

Panther Ridge is a large residential property development in East Manatee County that offers a genuine experience in country living. Essentially an equestrian community in its character, Panther Ridge exerted painstaking efforts to preserve the natural and undisturbed state of this property.

Harbor Hills is a unique community in West Bradenton, with most of it acreage on a peninsula spreading on Warner East Bayou. Located close to the southern banks of the Manatee River, it is host to an eclectic mix of high-end waterfront homes and mid-priced residences on inland lots.

The development of Fairfax began in the late 1980s, and it was eventually built out during the late 1990s. Overall, the homes for sale in Fairfax exude a superb curb appeal, which at once manifests in their yards’ well-trimmed lawns and hedges, tropical Florida palms and shade trees.

Hawks Harbor is a small waterfront community in southwest Manatee County. An enclave of upscale Bradenton homes for sale, this neighborhood occupies a tiny peninsula just south of Bay Drive only about a quarter mile west of the Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41).

Fiddlers Green is a deed- restricted community comprised of single family homes built between the late 1980s and early 2000s. Its choice residences are those home sites platted on cul-de-sacs that back up to the two charming water features of the property.

Briarwood is a well-planned community with 10 lakes as well as lush greenbelts buffering its perimeter. Briarwood’s six sections combine for a total of 355 lots all for single family homes. Most of these home sites are spacious enough to accommodate private swimming pools in their backyards.

Most of the homes for sale in Mango Park nestle along quiet cul-de-sac streets, basking amidst pristine landscaping. Their lots are larger than average, and thus, many of the community’s residences have a private swimming pool in their backyards.

The Villas of Rinascita was developed as an exclusive gated community with just 16 residences. Its neighborhood spreads on an exceptional location—at the base of the peninsula encompassing the quaint fishing community of Cortez Village.

Mt. Vernon is one of the masterpiece developments of the late Gilbert Waters, a prominent Sarasota entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former city commissioner. It was deftly developed with lake and canal features that aptly complement the property’s quiet bayfront setting.

The community features tree-lined, winding streets very much conducive to invigorating walks and bike rides as well as a park and a tennis court at the southeast corner of the largest of these lakes for the exclusive use of its residents.

The homes in Bay Lakes Estates were built between 1980 and 1997 on spacious lots of up to more than an acre; many have private, caged swimming pools. The community’s grounds, landscaping and water features are quite well-kept. The HOA fee covers yard maintenance, including watering and fertilizing.

At its current zoning, Tidy Island can only be expanded up to a total of 138 residential units. Luxury single family homes located in the bayfront and lakeside condos at relatively easier price points comprise the choices of the residences in Tidy Island.

Located in West Bradenton, Coral Shores spreads south off of Cortez Road West (44th Avenue West). Its home sites were meticulously platted alongside finger-like mini-peninsulas delineated by four deep-water canals leading off to the northern waters of Sarasota Bay.

The Loop is a gated enclave which is secured 24/7. The community’s landscaping mimics the lushness and tranquility of both its neighboring nature preserve and botanical park. A large lake located in the northern part of the property serves as a serene backdrop for its choice residences.

River Harbor West is a standout amongst its neighbors, as its acreage edges fronting north towards the mouth of the Manatee River. Given this enviable location, select residences in the community provide commanding river views as well as magnificent vistas of Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Vivienda offers maintenance-free living to its residents for a low condo owners’ fee. There is no age restriction in Vivienda I and II, and both neighborhoods are pet-friendly as well.

Regal Oaks was masterfully developed with an expansive lake at its center. A lush nature preserve set on the southeastern side of the acreage and luxurious greenbelts along its perimeter further lends charm to Regal Oaks homes for sale.

A strong marketing pitch for Prospect Point homes for sale is their proximity to major road corridors, such as State Road 70, unlocking access to various points of interest in both Sarasota and Bradenton.

Wild Oak Bay is a residential development in southwest Bradenton focused on multi family homes, including not only condominiums but also villas units. The southern edge of this community stretches directly fronting Sarasota Bay, and most of its prime residential choices are located on this waterfront stretch.

Palm Court is an enclave of villas just off the north flank of El Conquistador Parkway in southwest Bradenton. Many of the villas of Palm Court back up to a pond with tranquil water views which further enhance the quality of living in this community.

Neal Communities platted Hawthorn Park for 92 lots and developed the community in three phases, the last of which was completed during the early 2000s. Hawthorn Park is a masterfully developed community, featuring three lakes and sprawling preserve areas.

Esplanade on the Bay is a gated, upscale neighborhood in southwest Bradenton. Developed from 1993 to 2008, this community likewise boasts of sprawling and well-kept open spaces which serve as a template for an exquisite tropical landscaping and lush preserve areas.

Cypress Creek Estates is an enchanting community tucked on a choice parcel by the south banks of the Manatee River. Many of the homes in Cypress Creek Estates feature private swimming pools, while those located riverfront typically have well-equipped boat docks.

Braden Woods is a large, rustic community spread over 600 acres of woodlands. Most of the residences in Braden Woods back up either to one of the community’s lakes or nature preserves, thus enhancing the countryside ambience of this neighborhood.

Azalea Park is a winsome community in northwest Bradenton. This community has an overall Old Florida atmosphere, with a wide variety of tall and mature shade trees dominating its well-manicured landscaping.

The Woods of Palma Sola is a deed-restricted residential development located in Northwest Bradenton consisting of 71 single family homes constructed on spacious lots along quiet internal streets lined with luxuriant trees trademark to this community.

A deed-restricted community, Lionshead consists of 121 single family homes dominated by builds with ranch and contemporary architectural designs. There are no CDD fees in Lionshead, and its homeowners are charged low HOA fees.

Communities like Garden Lakes count amongst the reasons why Bradenton has grown to become one of the most attractive picks for age 55-plus residents as it is in a convenient location just south of State Road 70 in East Bradenton.

Meadowcroft is an active adult, condominium 55+ community. This development consists of two complexes. both boasting well-kept, mature landscaping, the maintenance of which is included in the homeowners’ association fee.

Braden Crossings is a close-knit, deed-restricted development with 111 homes. One interesting feature, is rentals or “investment property” in the community is limited to 10 percent or 11 residences making it geared toward owner-occupied residences.

Bayshore Gardens is a large subdivision, with a portion running along the shoreline of Sarasota Bay. This access means the community has a boat ramp and marina as well as a yacht club among other amenities.

Bridgewater townhomes are located just a short distance west of downtown Bradenton. Luxury waterfront living minus a seven-figure price tag puts the Bridgewater townhomes as one of the most coveted condos for sale in Bradenton.

River Oaks is a condominium complex in the historic Point Pleasant neighborhood just west of downtown Bradenton. The two buildings are oriented in a “V” fashion with the open end towards the river, thus providing scenic water views to the residential units.

Besides its riverfront location walkable to the downtown, much of the charm of Point Pleasant is derived from its rare collection of beautiful vintage single-family homes. The Bradenton city council, for one, declared Point Pleasant’s acreage as a conservation district in 2016.

Cimarron is a close-knit community, as it is composed of just 26 single family homes. Cimarron’s lake provides a serene backdrop for the community’s residences all built around it.

Although located inland just a short distance north of Palma Sola Bay, almost half of Catalina’s residences provide serene water views. This is thanks to the fresh water canal that loops nearly on the entire central core of the property.

Riverside Point is a gated, water-front community comprised of only 36 homes in Bradenton. Each home will have a boat dock, making water access as Riverside Point’s main amenity.

Check out listings in the Hawk Island section of Riverdale if in search of a luxury waterfront home only minutes away from downtown Bradenton. A dock/pier site option, either fronting a canal or river or both, is a rare feature in waterfront Bradenton homes for sale.

Bella Sole is a charming canal-front neighborhood located in the master-planned development of The Inlets at Riverdale in Bradenton. A gated community, Bella Sole is comprised of just 37 home sites on a tiny peninsula

Columbus Landings is a new community of Highland Homes in the quiet area of Cedar Hammock in South Bradenton. These residence feature floor plans measuring between 1,450 and 2,200 square feet designed with three to four bedrooms and up to three baths and a half bath.

River Dance is a downtown waterfront condominium in Bradenton; all of the 115 units of River Dance were eventually completed in 2007, and this was later followed by a through makeover of the condominium mainly through the efforts of its homeowners’ association.

Arbor Reserve is a new single family home development that Taylor Morrison completely built out in December 2017. Some resale properties in this community are notably being listed and moving fairly well on the Bradenton real estate market.

Moss Creek is a residential development in east Bradenton by David Weekley Homes. Marketing of this community began in May 2018, positioning it under the company’s Imagination brand geared towards value-conscious first-time and downshifting home buyers.

Fairfield is a gated and well-kept community, with the property’s lush landscaping maintained beautifully. The amenities provided in the community include a clubhouse/multi-purpose room, a heated pool and spa with poolside cabana, and a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment.

Winding River is a community that debuted in the Bradenton real estate market in 2005. The ensuing bust and slow housing recovery stalled its full development, but residential construction began to pick up in 2013 when Bruce Williams Homes became its exclusive builder.

The Retreat is one of the hidden gems amongst communities in Bradenton. It is located in the northwestern part of the city largely dominated by parks and nature preserves. A botanical garden and waterways in the area likewise help provide a market push in Bradenton homes for sale in this locality.

The Ridge at Crossing Creek is a nature-themed community conveniently located in Bradenton. It occupies an 88-acre site with 138 home sites platted around a beautiful and expansive 21-acre lake, sharpening its appeal amongst buyers of Bradenton homes for sale.

The Estuary is an idyllic community in northwest Bradenton wedged on the south end of the 600-acre coastal sanctuary, Robinson Preserve. Estuary’s development began in 2016 and was amongst the new residential property ventures that expanded selection of Bradenton homes for sale.

Stoneledge is one of the bestselling communities that national homebuilder D.R. Horton put in the Bradenton home market during the post-Great Recession housing recovery. Less than two years after its launch in mid-2014, Stoneledge homes for sale were all taken.

Park Place is a small community of 50-plus homes in Oneco, an unincorporated suburb of Bradenton located less than four miles south of the city’s downtown. The residences in this neighborhood is a standout in their area wherein older Bradenton homes for sale dominate.

The Enclave at Country Meadows is a gated development of Bradenton-based builder Medallion Home. It was platted for a total of 68 lots located off the Upper Manatee River Road, a corridor teeming with new Bradenton homes for sale.

Rye Wilderness started to be developed in 2004 by Sarasota’s Malco Industries. The Bradenton homes for sale in this community consist of an eclectic mix of new construction by national homebuilder D.R. Horton and prior builds of custom homes by Arthur Rutenberg and Lee Wetherington.

Raven Crest is one of the new communities developed as national builders scrambled for prime locations in East Manatee amidst a strong pickup of the housing market around 2015. It is located on the western edge of Upper Manatee River Road.

Palma Vista is a small enclave of single family homes located east of Palma Sola Boulevard and about a half mile north of Cortez Road West. This community is comprised of just 23 home sites which Atlanta-based Ashton Woods Homes purchased for $1.5 million in early 2013

River Wind is a small community which basks in the serenity of a natural Florida setting yet still conveniently within coverage of urban amenities. This community’s superior location has much to do with this feature providing market pluses to River Wind homes for sale.

Palma Sola Trace is one of the flagship communities of the West Florida Division of leading national builder Taylor Morrison. Bradenton homes for sale started rising in this community sometime in 2006, but it was only completely built out by September 2017.

Palma Sola Bay Club was judged as the Best Overall condo community in its class after garnering the Best Community Entrance and Best Community Amenities in the 2017 Manatee Sarasota Parade of Homes annual home showcase, organized by the Manatee Sarasota Building Industry Association.

Osprey Landing is a small residential development with 30-plus home sites on a 40-acre parcel west of 11th Street East. This acreage counts as one of the last few remaining open patches of land between State Road 64 and the Upper Manatee River Road.

As its first venture in Southwest Florida, Minto Communities put its best foot forward in Harbour Isle’s development. It set Harbour Isle as a master-planned, gated community, offering a Southern coastal resort lifestyle immersed in breathtaking bay views and winsome amenities.

Mirabella is a gated, master-planned residential development for age 55-plus residents. It is tucked within community of Village Green, already a well-established destination for searches of Bradenton homes for sale.

One Particular Harbour is a waterfront development of Minto Communities and Palm Beach-based Margaritaville Holdings. The latter, a newcomer in offerings of Bradenton homes for sale, manages the businesses of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffet iconic for his 1977 hit song “Margaritaville.”

Del Tierra is a gated, family-oriented residential development in East Manatee. It is located between Upper Manatee Road and Rye Road where its main entry is set as an impressive gateway for newly built Bradenton homes for sale.

Glen Creek is a residential property development on the northeast corner of 26th Avenue East and 27th Street East, a project of Maronda Homes set to add some 80 residences to the stock of Bradenton homes for sale.

Hidden Creek is luxury townhouse development neatly tucked just west across Lakewood Ranch at the southwest corner of Town Center Parkway and 77th Terrace East in Bradenton. This project was launched sometime in early 2017, and its first unit was listed for sale around September.

Well-suited for first-time buyers of Bradenton homes for sale, this community occupies an outstanding location on 48th Street Court East. Its site, just a short distance from Bradenton’s downtown, lies adjacent east of an upscale waterfront community, The Inlets at Riverdale.

M/I’s newly constructed homes at Brookside Estates are quite spacious, featuring three to five bedrooms within floor spaces of between 1,750 and 3,350 square feet. Their price points range from the high $200s up to the $300s.

Lennar is offering at Copperlefe an eclectic selection of residential designs from its Manor and Executive Homes series. The Manor designs alone features six options in one- and two-story builds which come in floor areas ranging from 2,244 to 3,867 square feet designed with three to six bedrooms.

The Oaks is a unique community which stands out in its northwest Bradenton location, thanks to its verdant landscaping of lush, mature trees and serene ponds. Developed with residential privacy in mind, this property is just off 59th Street West.

Wildewood Springs is a park-like condominium community in a superb location adjacent south of Cortez Road in west Bradenton. This property development is well distinguished in the Bradenton real estate market for its residences designed in the modernist Sarasota School of Architecture.

An upscale lifestyle in a golf and condo community at an affordable price range is the main driver of buying interest on Timber Creek. This residential development, designed for age 55-plus residents, is of particular delight for baby boomers home hunting in the Bradenton real estate market is.

The Tidewater Preserve is yet to be fully built out, and when fully completed, it is expected to be populated by a total of 712 residences. Significantly, its developer, WCI Communities, has abandoned its plan to build four, 10-story condominium buildings in the property.

A laid-back lifestyle common among golf communities is but one of the Sanctuary’s many attractions in the Bradenton real estate market. Primarily, this River Strand neighborhood offers choices in new construction from among three exciting residential styles and models at very attractive prices.

Sterling Lake is a very promising destination in searching for a starter home in the Bradenton real estate market. Developed by national builder KB Home, this property is in an ideal location and has available homes priced within reach of a new family.

The community’s locality is quite endearing as it is very much part of Florida’s rich heritage. Records indicate that it was in this elevated area where the expedition of Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto may have landed in 1539 in their exploration of Tampa Bay.

River Sound is a young community which has hit its mark early in the Bradenton real estate market. A gated community, this wonderful complex was developed by Neal Communities. It was already built out only a few years since construction of its first residences started around 2009.