Garden Lakes

Garden Lakes Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34203

Communities like Garden Lakes count amongst the reasons why Bradenton homes for sale have grown to become one of the most attractive picks for the country’s baby-boomer generation facing their retirement years. This community was developed for age 55-plus residents in a convenient location just south of State Road 70 in East Bradenton.

A gated residential development, Garden Lakes has its entrance on 37th Street East, less than a quarter mile to the south of SR 70. North of this community runs a perennial stream, Gap Creek, charming with moss-laden trees lining it and counts as one of the six creeks feeding into the Braden River.

Active-lifestyle Amenities

The trademark lakes of this development provide more than serene water views for Garden Lakes homes for sale. Around these water features are lush woodlands with walking paths shaded by tree canopies. One of the lakes even has an open, well-furnished deck.

The community provides many other facilities that enable an active lifestyle for its residents. It has courts for tennis, pickleball, and shuffleboard, as well as a fitness room in the Garden Lakes Country Club. This clubhouse also features a community room, kitchen and serving bar, billiard and card rooms, and a swimming pool with a cabana nestled amidst lush landscaping.

Varied Residential Picks

The curb appeal of the homes in Garden Lakes can readily impress prospective buyers of Bradenton homes for sale with their beautiful landscaping and gorgeous Mediterranean-inspired design of barrel tile roofs. What’s even more pleasing, the community offers choices in single family homes, attached villas, and courtyard villas with multiple residential units.

Many of the single family homes in Garden Lakes occupy oversized lots and have their own private swimming pools. These residences typically feature floor areas measuring between 2,200 and 2,900 square feet designed with three to four bedrooms. The price quotes for this residences start from the high $200s and level up to the $300s.

Easier Price Points

Choices of villas in Garden Lakes fetch asking prices starting from around the mid-$100s, making them amongst the most sought-after in listings of Bradenton homes for sale. The typical floor plans of these residences are under 2,000 square feet with two to three bedrooms. With their superb features and the masterful development of Garden Lakes, these properties could be sold within a few weeks of their listing on the market.

Its proximity to the vital SR 70 road corridor as well as to Interstate 75 help drives demand for Garden Lakes homes for sale. Just East of this community, shops and restaurants abound in Lockwood Commons at the junction of SR 70 and 45th Street East (also known as Lockwood Ridge Rd). Downtown Bradenton and the local beaches are also easily accessible to residents of Garden Lakes via northward and westward roads arterial of SR 70.

Moreover, Interstate 75, a short distance east of Garden Lakes further broadens the life and leisure destinations within convenient reach from the community. These points of interest include those in and around the Lakewood Ranch area including its Main Street downtown district, plus its golf and country club facilities.

Garden Lakes Homes For Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available in Garden Lakes

Please contact me if you would like to schedule a tour of any of the listed properties below.

MLS# TB8394679 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 6009 CEDARWOOD LN
• Price: $450,000
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1812 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES ESTATES PH 7B-7G
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Welcome to 6009 Cedarwood Lane! Nestled in the highly sought-after community of Garden Lakes Estates. This well-maintained 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage, POOL home has been well-cared for, tastefully upgraded, and truly cherished by its owners and it s ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: LEVEROCKS REALTY

MLS# A4649313 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5711 GARDEN LAKES FERN
• Price: $425,000
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1838 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 3
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Welcome Home to your lakeside oasis with sparkling heated pool and amazing views throughout. Perfectly placed at the back of the neighborhood on a quiet cul-de-sac. So close to everything but you'll feel miles away in what can only be described as a ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4640825 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5714 GARDEN LAKES FERN
• Price: $399,000
• Zip Code: 34203
• 2078 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 3
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Step into the Florida vacation lifestyle in this beautifully updated home, nestled within the gated, resort-style community of Garden Lakes. Move-in ready and freshly painted, this inviting home features neutral tile throughout and a thoughtfully des ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC

MLS# A4640679 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5708 GARDEN LAKES FERN
• Price: $399,000
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1838 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 3
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Discover why 5708 Garden Lakes Fern is the ultimate choice for discerning buyers seeking a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle. This exceptional ranch home is newly remodeled, freshly painted and move-in ready! A 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, split floor plan sin ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PROKOP REALTY INC

MLS# A4644141 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5906 GARDEN LAKES MAJESTIC
• Price: $389,500
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1968 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 4
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Welcome to everyday vacation living in this well-maintained, lovely home in the desirable gated community of Garden Lakes! Amidst beautiful shade trees and tropical landscaping, this inviting residence offers a spacious and functional layout you'll a ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC

MLS# TB8355448 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5839 GARDEN LAKES DR
• Price: $363,000
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1630 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 4
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Welcome to Garden Lakes, a highly sought-after 55+ gated community offering a perfect blend of nature, convenience, and exceptional amenities. This beautifully updated villa is nestled in a serene setting, providing maximum privacy with a picturesque ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COMPASS FLORIDA, LLC

MLS# TB8384107 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5812 GARDEN LAKES MAJESTIC
• Price: $350,000
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1894 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 4
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Welcome to Garden Lakes Village, a highly sought-after gated 55+ community offering tranquil living and unbeatable convenience. This well-cared-for home features a brand-new tile roof (2024), a 2023 water heater, and a 2016 HVAC system--providing imp ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4638627 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5807 GARDEN LAKES FERN #5807
• Price: $345,000
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1690 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAS SEC 4
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Welcome to Florida living at it's best! Garden Lakes is a resort style 55+ community that is rich in amenities offering an active life style which includes a Clubhouse, heated pool, tennis/pickle ball courts, fitness center, library, shuffleboard and ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4637909 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5613 GARDEN LAKES DR
• Price: $344,900
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1703 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAS SEC 1
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Live in this spotless move-in-ready, model-like home and enjoy upscale living in the maintenance-free, 55-plus gated community of Garden Lakes. Enjoy open space living with living, dining and family rooms all flowing together. This immaculate two-bed ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY

MLS# A4642655 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5638 GARDEN LAKES PALM
• Price: $339,900
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1531 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAS SEC 2
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Tucked away in a serene, park-like setting with majestic oaks and lush landscaping, this villa offers the perfect balance of relaxation and vibrant social living.The open-concept design creates a natural flow between the living and dining areas, seam ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC

MLS# A4652876 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5812 GARDEN LAKES FERN
• Price: $335,000
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1569 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 4
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Move-In Ready & Worry-Free. This free-standing home in an active & beautiful, over 55 community (one owner must be 55+), has significant UPDATES that bring you PEACE OF MIND. This one outshines the res ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: FINE PROPERTIES

MLS# A4651367 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5705 GARDEN LAKES MAJESTIC
• Price: $329,999
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1798 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 2
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• In Garden Lakes Village come to see a spectacular remodeled home 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage in a single-family condo in 55+ community. The house has vaulted ceilings with beautify laminate flooring, sliding glass doors overlooking to large ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: NAVARRO & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE SERVICES

MLS# A4643653 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5614 GARDEN LAKES DR
• Price: $325,900
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1531 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAS SEC 1
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Nestled in a charming 55+ gated community, this beautifully updated villa offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and an active lifestyle. With mature landscaping, scenic walking trails, and a host of amenities, every day feels like a vacatio ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC

MLS# A4652273 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5729 GARDEN LAKES PALM
• Price: $325,000
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1456 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAS SEC 3
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Welcome to maintenance-free living in the gated 55-plus community of Garden Lakes. This two-bedroom, two-bath villa offers 1,456 square feet of well-designed space with pond views and access to a shared dock. The open floor plan features a light-fill ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

MLS# A4643935 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5814 GARDEN LAKES FERN
• Price: $325,000
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1690 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 4
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Take advantage of the NEW LOWER PRICE, NEW FLOORS and NEW EPOXY PAINT IN GARAGE. Welcome home to this charming, maintenance-free, standalone home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious 2-car garage, nestled in the beautiful 55+ gated commu ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PREFERRED SHORE LLC

MLS# A4629396 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5502 GARDEN LAKES OAK
• Price: $324,900
• Zip Code: 34203
• 2024 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 1
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Located in the welcoming Garden Lakes community, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom free-standing home offers a blend of comfort and convenience in a vibrant 55+ gated neighborhood. The open floor plan boasts vaulted ceilings for a spacious feel, a ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: DUNCAN REAL ESTATE, INC.

MLS# A4652635 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5712 GARDEN LAKES DR
• Price: $299,900
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1531 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAS SEC 2
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• This well maintained 2 bedroom 2 bath villa is centrally located in the interior of Garden Lakes Villas. Spacious open floor plan from the entrance way throughout the great room looking directly out the enclosed patio to a serene garden view. Generou ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: NDC REALTY, LLC

MLS# A4652217 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5810 GARDEN LAKES PALM
• Price: $299,900
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1531 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAS SEC 3
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Welcome to your everyday getaway in Garden Lakes- a beautifully maintained 55+ gated community where resort-style living meets comfort and convenience. This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa with a 2-car garage is perfectly situated on a shaded lakefr ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC

MLS# A4639883 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5642 GARDEN LAKES DR
• Price: $299,900
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1703 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAS SEC 2
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. REDUCED AND MOVE IN READY! Welcome to Garden Lakes - Your "Everyday Vacation Spot" is here! Step into a resort-style, maintenance-free lifestyle in this charming villa, nestled within a secure 55+ gated ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: RE/MAX PLATINUM

MLS# A4646978 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5711 GARDEN LAKES PALM
• Price: $269,000
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1531 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAS SEC 2
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Discover an incredible opportunity in the sought-after 55+ gated community of Garden Lakes! This spacious villa offers a convenient and functional layout with great bones,; it's just waiting for your personal touch to make it shine. Vaulted ceilings ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC

MLS# A4652505 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5804 GARDEN LAKES FERN
• Price: $259,900
• Zip Code: 34203
• 1341 Square Feet
• Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 4
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• You've found the perfect blend of comfort, potential, and Florida charm! Single-family homes are rarely available at a price like this in the sought-after community of Garden Lakes. Nestled in a peaceful, tropical setting, this well-loved home offers ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC