Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Estuary
Gated luxury living along Bradenton's river corridor
1
Homes for sale
$1,149,500
Median list price
$509
Avg price / sqft
69
Median days on market
Estuary is a small, gated pocket of upscale homes in Bradenton, the kind of community where privacy and space matter more than proximity to a strip mall. Homes here run large and thoughtfully built, and the setting puts you within easy reach of neighboring communities like Braden River East and Heritage Harbour without giving up the quiet of a tucked-away enclave. It's a lifestyle geared toward buyers who want a substantial home behind a gate, close to the river-fed side of Manatee County.
The market here is tight and priced for the top of Bradenton — the single active listing sits at $1,149,500, and only two homes have sold in the past year. That scarcity means buyers should move deliberately when a home comes available, but sellers aren't running the table either: the pace is measured at around 69 days on market. If Estuary is priced beyond your range, the wider pool of Bradenton homes for sale and nearby options in Oneco and Bay Shore Gardens offer more entry points.
Estuary is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,149,500 – $1.1M price range
2,260 sqft median home
$443/mo median HOA
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Estuary
Every active listing inside the Estuary boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Estuary market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$1,025,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
35 days
Median time to sell
Estuary vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 12.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Estuary boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Estuary is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Estuary home
≈ $7,639/mo
$1,149,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$443/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
80
Median age
70
Median income
$86,042
Median home value
$527,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Estuary
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Relationships
Top 20% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Culture
Top 23% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Estuary FAQs
Is Estuary a good place to live?+
Estuary suits buyers who want a large, gated home in a quiet corner of Bradenton with easy access to neighboring river-area communities. Assigned schools include Ida M. Stewart Elementary, Martha B. King Middle, and Manatee High School. It's a small community, so it trades the buzz of a bigger subdivision for privacy and space.
Is Estuary expensive?+
Yes — it's one of Bradenton's higher-priced pockets, with the current active listing at $1,149,500 and every available home priced above $1M. The two homes sold in the past year closed at a median of $1,025,000. If that's above your budget, the broader Bradenton homes for sale market offers a wider price range.
What do homes cost in Estuary?+
The single active listing is priced at $1,149,500, and recent sales landed at a median of $1,025,000. On a per-square-foot basis homes run about $509, with a median size around 2,260 square feet.
How is the market in Estuary right now?+
It's a low-inventory market — just one active listing and two sales in the past twelve months. Homes take a median of 69 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price on average, so there's modest room to negotiate.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $443 per month, which is typical for a gated community with shared amenities. Property taxes come in around $11,158 per year, in line with the home values here.
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