Wild Oak Bay - Bradenton, FL

Wild Oak Bay is an active lifestyle community located along the shores of Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) in the middle of the Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan area. This well-established community consists of attached and condominium homes nestled in five distinct neighborhoods. In addition to a maintenance-free lifestyle, residents can enjoy a selection of resort-style amenities.

At Wild Oak Bay, homebuyers can find a variety of low-maintenance homes for sale in Bradenton, FL.

Wild Oak Bay Amenities & Lifestyle

Residents of Wild Oak Bay have access to outdoor amenities including resort-style pools, spacious patios, spas, and a barbecue area. The grounds of the community also include scenic lakes and ponds surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. 

Thanks to a homeowners’ association that takes care of all landscaping, exterior home maintenance, and common area maintenance, residents also enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. With more free time, members of the community can enjoy visiting with family and friends or pursuing new hobbies. 

Wild Oak Bay Homes & Real Estate 

Built between 1979 and 1984, Wild Oak Bay comprises a total of 357 attached and condominium homes across the community’s five neighborhoods. With several home styles and floor plans to choose from, interested homebuyers can find the residence that best suits their individual needs and preferences. 

The condominium homes can be found in four neighborhoods: Bayside Terraces, Vistas at Wild Oak Bay, The Enclave, and Wild Oak Bay Condos. The condo homes range from 1,254 to 3,834 square feet with two to four bedrooms and one to four bathrooms. Each home also includes assigned parking spaces or private carports.

Many of the condo homes feature open layouts, spacious living rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, kitchens with breakfast bars, master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets, balconies, and scenic views of the ocean and the ICW.

The attached homes, located in the Villas at Wild Oak Bay neighborhood, range from 1,379 to 2,359 square feet with two or three bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. Many of the ranch-style homes feature open-concept floor plans, spacious living rooms, kitchens with upgraded appliances and granite countertops, master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets, private courtyards, and sunrooms. 

Surrounding Area 

Wild Oak Bay is located in the city of Bradenton, on the shore of Sarasota Bay. This scenic location puts residents within easy reach of necessities and fun opportunities. 

Residents of Wild Oak Bay find themselves close to any daily conveniences they may need, including Publix, Winn-Dixie, ALDI, Walmart, The Fresh Market, Save A Lot, and Sam’s Club. Pharmacy needs can be met at Walgreens and CVS. 

Wild Oak Bay is also close to multiple health care providers, including Blake Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and St. Anthony’s Hospital. 

When residents are looking for entertainment or dining options, they can travel along 14th Street West, which is home to several restaurants, bars, and shops. There are also a variety of attractions in the area, including The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, Sunken Gardens, and Manatee Performing Arts Center.

Nature lovers who want to get outside have multiple greenspaces and parks to choose from, including Palma Sola Park, Portosueno Park, Ungarelli Preserve, Terra Ceia Preserve State Park, and Lake Manatee State Park. The location of Wild Oak Bay along the coast of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico provides access to scenic beaches such as Coquina Beach, Cortez Beach, Siesta Key Beach, and Lido Key Beach. 

Golfers can also find several courses to play tee off at, including Manatee County Golf Course, Timber Creek Golf Course, Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Course, Longboat Key Golf Club, and Sara Bay Country Club. 

The community’s location is ideal for homebuyers who want the amenities and opportunities of a metropolitan area, without living in a busy city center. Residents can drive about 15 minutes to downtown Bradenton and 20 minutes to Sarasota, providing easy access to everything these cities have to offer. For longer trips, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is just 10 minutes away from Wild Oak Bay.