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Bradenton, FL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Bradenton
- County Millage: Manatee County's countywide general revenue millage entered the FY2026 cycle at 6.0826 mills.
- Senior Exemption: Under Fla. Stat. 196.075, the county grants a $25,000 low-income senior exemption, but the City of Bradenton has not adopted one, so it never touches city millage.
- Requirements: Age 65 by January 1, household income at or below $38,686, and Form DR-501SC filed by March 1.
Tara Golf & Country Club holds 1,844 residences across a dozen neighborhoods, with a championship course, a separate preserve course, and a Southern-style clubhouse. Perico Bay Club puts its homes directly on Palma Sola Bay and the Intracoastal, about three miles from the Gulf, with a kayak launch, fishing pier, and Olympic-size pool. Esplanade at The Heights adds Taylor Morrison single-story plans off State Road 70 near Ward Lake. At 55places, we comprehensively profile every Bradenton active adult neighborhood with verified pricing, real resident reviews, and direct access to trusted local 55+ real estate experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only halfway. Fla. Stat. 196.075 makes adoption optional for each taxing authority, and Manatee County adopted $25,000 against county operating levies. However, the City of Bradenton is not on the list of municipalities that adopted it (unlike Anna Maria or Longboat Key). This means municipal millage is assessed in full against your homestead. Qualify with one owner 65 or older on January 1 and a household income no greater than $38,686, then file Form DR-501SC by the spring deadline.
Bradenton residents are served by several major healthcare facilities: HCA Florida Blake Hospital: Anchors West Bradenton on 59th Street West as the area's Level II trauma center and one of only six burn centers in the state. Manatee Memorial Hospital: Sits downtown on Second Street East under Universal Health Services (UHS). Lakewood Ranch Medical Center: Also run by UHS, serving the east side. Emergency Centers: After hours, Manatee Memorial's ER at Bayshore Gardens covers the south-central city, and HCA Florida South Bradenton Emergency covers the southern approaches.
Bradenton is a great retirement destination, but your experience comes down to how close to the water you want to be: West Bradenton: Buys you Palma Sola Bay, three miles to the Gulf, and Blake's trauma center within minutes. The tradeoff: You sit in a first-out coastal evacuation zone, and the bridges to Anna Maria Island choke every weekend from January through April. Florida insurers must offer percentage hurricane deductibles under Fla. Stat. 627.701 (e.g., a 5% option can mean heavy out-of-pocket costs). State Road 70 Corridor: Offers newer and higher elevation construction. The tradeoff: The beach becomes a 12-mile drive.
In Bradenton, there are 3 large communities with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 9 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Bradenton has 50 homes, the largest has 1844 homes, and the average communities consists of 545 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Bradenton. The most recent communities started in Bradenton include Esplanade at The Heights, Mirabella, Harmony at Lakewood Ranch. There are also 4 communities in Bradenton that offer new construction homes, including Esplanade at The Heights, Tidewater Preserve, Harmony at Lakewood Ranch.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Bradenton. Approximately 57.1% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Glory Gardens at Christian Retreat is a gated communities with 50 homes, and Esplanade at The Heights is another gated communities with 338 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Bradenton stay on the market for around 395 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $383,032, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Harbour Isle average around $850,000, while homes in Garden Lakes Village average around $386,950.
53 communities near Bradenton
1,255 homes near Bradenton
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3 beds
|5 baths
|2,873 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,400 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,008 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,008 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,454 sq ft
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1 beds
|2 baths
|800 sq ft
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1 beds
|2 baths
|800 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,120 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,877 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,869 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,862 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,862 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,815 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,149 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,836 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,516 sq ft
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4 beds
|2 baths
|2,084 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,565 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,565 sq ft
|Villa
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,039 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|2 baths
|2,460 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,990 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|890 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,913 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|1 baths
|912 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,406 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,800 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,800 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,750 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,542 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,440 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,461 sq ft
|Villa
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,722 sq ft
|Townhouse
Frequently Asked Questions
In Bradenton, there are 3 large communities with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 9 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Bradenton has 50 homes, the largest has 1844 homes, and the average communities consists of 545 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Bradenton. The most recent communities started in Bradenton include Esplanade at The Heights, Mirabella, Harmony at Lakewood Ranch. There are also 4 communities in Bradenton that offer new construction homes, including Esplanade at The Heights, Tidewater Preserve, Harmony at Lakewood Ranch.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Bradenton. Approximately 57.1% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Glory Gardens at Christian Retreat is a gated communities with 50 homes, and Esplanade at The Heights is another gated communities with 338 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Bradenton stay on the market for around 395 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $383,032, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Harbour Isle average around $850,000, while homes in Garden Lakes Village average around $386,950.
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