Mill Creek

Mill Creek Real Estate for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34212

Settling rather than merely residing would be the more apt description of living in Mill Creek. This community was created with the vision of forming a neighborhood best fit for raising families, designed with larger-than-average home sites amid a rural ambiance but not too detached from urban amenities.

Located in a sprawling 900-acre site in Eastern Manatee, this property started carving its mark in the Bradenton real estate market starting from the latter half of the 1980s. Its location off State Road 64 is just four miles east of Interstate 75, thus enabling convenient access not only to Mill Creek’s hometown Bradenton but also to the life and leisure centers of Sarasota and St. Pete.

About 1,000 households have settled in Mill Creek to enjoy its tranquil lifestyle and convenient location. As indicated in the community’s demographics, it has grown to become a popular choice of growing families in search of Bradenton homes for sale. The median age of its residents, both males and females, are in the 40+ age bracket, and nearly 31% of households are accounted for by families with children. Roughly 80% of the homes in Mill Creek were built from 1990 onwards.

Generous square footage

Choices of Bradenton homes for sale in this community typically include residences within acre-sized lots. In addition to their expansive front yards and backyards, these select sales-listed properties are buffered by lush trees meticulously preserved and maintained all over Mill Creek.

Typical floor plans of available homes in this community range from about 2,000 square feet up to approximately 4,100 square feet designed either with three or four bedrooms. Their price points start at close to the $300s and top at around $700.

One advantage in searching for Bradenton homes for sale in this property is that it opens the chance too to explore possible buying options in nearby newer real estate developments with features quite similar to Mill Creek’s. One very promising alternative is Winding River which is just across north of Mill Creek at the Upper Manatee River Road.

Developed with 62 half-acre lots within its 102-acre site, Winding River offers new construction of waterfront homes. This community nestles on the pristine banks of the Manatee River, and its residences offers views of either the river or the property’s nature preserve. The newly built homes offered here have floor areas of between 2,600 and 5,000 square feet with price points starting from the low $400s. Amenities include private boat docks and nature trails.

Family-friendly attractions

Winding River and Mill Creek’s placid and quiet locality is truly perfect for families, particularly those with schooling kids. These communities enjoy proximity to quality schools including Gene Witt Elementary, Carlos Haile Middle and Lakewood Ranch High.

A lot of family-friendly amenities are also nearby including the Lake Manatee State Park, Premier Sports Complex, the YMCA, and the Rye Wilderness Preserve. Venues for life and leisure activities, such as those at Lakewood Ranch Main Street for shopping, dining and entertainment, are just a short drive away via State Road 64.