Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant Homes for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34205

Point Pleasant is an old but charming neighborhood occupying slightly over 14 acres on a small peninsula west of downtown Bradenton on the south banks of the Manatee River. For some good reasons, the Bradenton homes for sale in this riverfront community are amongst the most coveted in this side of Manatee County.

The Bradenton city council, for one, declared Point Pleasant’s acreage in 2016 as a conservation district. This means that the laid-back charm of this neighborhood shall be preserved and endure, as it is protected from infill commercial and high-density residential development. Not only were restrictions placed on the use of the neighborhood’s properties. Specifications on architectural styles, setbacks and other conservation measures were also set within this unique community.

Architectural Gems

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. Most of the architectural styles that became popular in the Bradenton real estate market are represented in this small community.

Design renditions of Point Pleasant residences include the American Vernacular style dominant in the neighborhood’s 3rd Street, which were said to be the works of New England shipbuilders. Also in evidence amongst the potential choices of Point Pleasant homes for sale are builds of Colonial, Cottage and Spanish architecture. Samplings of the homegrown Sarasota School of Architecture could be found in this community as well.

These single family homes notably share the Point Pleasant neighborhood with the condominiums The Waterfront and River Oaks. The multifamily residential development of Bridgewater Townhomes as well as a haven for retirees, the Westminster Communities, are also woven within the Point Pleasant conservation district.

Highly Segmented Price Points

Potential choices of vintage single family homes for sale in Point Pleasant can start from bungalows circa 1920s to the 1950s priced from the upper $100s up to the high $200s These residences typically feature floor spaces of between 1,300 and 2,200 square feet designed with three to four bedrooms and set amidst lush surroundings uncommon in a community so close to a vibrant urban center.

The most prized of the properties in Point Pleasant are its residences directly on the riverfront. When listed on the MLS of Bradenton homes for sale, these residences can draw buyers quite fast. One such listing with a tag price of $1.25 million was sold in November 2017 after just three days on the market. It features three bedrooms and four baths within its floor area of 4,452 square feet and comes with a private pool and dock with a boat lift, which are common with Point Pleasant’s riverfront properties.

Water or boat access for inland homes for sale in Point Pleasant could be conveniently facilitated via the Twin Dolphin Marina just east of this conservation district. This marina, in addition, also hosts the popular restaurant Pier 22.

Other dining as well as shopping venues are easily accessible, with the downtown’s Old Main Street only a five-minute walk from Point Pleasant. Leisure destinations in and around this area also include the Manatee Performing Arts Center, the South Florida Museum, and the various park facilities and events at Riverwalk.

Point Pleasant Homes For Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available in Point Pleasant.

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MLS# A4626836 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 210 N 17TH ST W #21
• Price: $159,000
• Zip Code: 34205
• 364 Square Feet
• Subdivision: POINT PLEASANT
• Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1
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