Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Bay Shore Gardens
Affordable Bradenton living with quick coastal access
67
Homes for sale
$124,500
Median list price
$178
Avg price / sqft
57
Median days on market
Bay Shore Gardens is a practical, unpretentious pocket of Bradenton where established streets, mature trees, and a mix of modest single-family homes and manufactured housing draw first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors alike. The neighborhood sits within easy reach of Manatee County's Gulf beaches and puts you close to communities like Oneco and Braden River East, giving you options without leaving the area you know. It's the kind of place where your dollar stretches further than most of the Sarasota–Bradenton coast.
For buyers, the market here is genuinely attainable: the median list price sits at $124,500, well below what you'll find in newer communities like Heritage Harbour or Esplanade. With 67 active listings and a median 57 days on market, there's room to shop and negotiate — sellers are getting about 95% of asking, so reasonable offers land. The range runs from $64,000 up to $925,000, meaning there's genuine variety across entry-level and larger properties.
Bay Shore Gardens is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$64,000 – $925K price range
865 sqft median home
$355/mo median HOA
$1,275/mo median rent
166 sold in 12 months
Drive times
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Homes for sale in Bay Shore Gardens
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$925,000
302 BRYN MAWR ISLAND, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,558 sqft
$375,000
6324 CASE AVENUE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,470 sqft
$365,000
3303 FLORIDA BOULEVARD, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,722 sqft
$315,000
2316 HOLYOKE AVENUE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,060 sqft
$300,000
1205 PRINCETON AVENUE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft
$90,500
5862 WELCOME ROAD UNIT #J-25, BRADENTON
1 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft
$64,900
2319 CANAL DRIVE UNIT F26, BRADENTON
1 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft
$99,000
1509 PLEASANT ROAD UNIT A4, BRADENTON
1 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft
$120,000
2217 SUNSET DRIVE UNIT E27, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 966 sqft
$99,900
5994 HIBISCUS DRIVE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 1 ba · 985 sqft
$130,000
5922 GARDEN LANE UNIT A31, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 966 sqft
$125,900$129,000
6110 CORAL WAY, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 842 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Bay Shore Gardens market
166
Sold, last 12 months
$193,500
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
48 days
Median time to sell
Bay Shore Gardens vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 30.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bay Shore Gardens boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bay Shore Gardens is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bay Shore Gardens home
≈ $1,343/mo
$124,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$355/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,275/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
5,999
Median age
56
Median income
$58,694
Median home value
$203,738
Beyond the listings
Living in Bay Shore Gardens
Lifestyles
Top 16% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Food & Drink
Top 22% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Relationships
Top 22% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Entertainment
Top 24% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
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.
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Straight answers
Bay Shore Gardens FAQs
Is Bay Shore Gardens a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for buyers who want affordability and central Manatee County access without the premium of newer master-planned communities. The neighborhood is close to central Bradenton and the Gulf coast, and homes feed into Bayshore Elementary, Electa Lee Magnet Middle, and Bayshore High. Expect a practical, established residential feel rather than resort-style amenities.
Is Bay Shore Gardens expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets in the Bradenton area, with a median list price of $124,500 and homes starting as low as $64,000. That said, the range stretches to $925,000, so there are larger and waterfront-adjacent properties for buyers with bigger budgets. Compared to communities like Esplanade, your dollar goes considerably further here.
What do homes cost in Bay Shore Gardens?+
The median list price is $124,500, and homes have sold at a median of $193,500 over the past 12 months. The average price is about $178 per square foot on a median home size of 865 square feet, reflecting the compact, entry-level nature of much of the housing stock.
How is the market in Bay Shore Gardens?+
There are 67 active listings with a median 57 days on market, and 166 homes sold over the past year — a healthy pace of turnover. Sellers are getting about 95% of asking on average, which signals a balanced market where well-priced homes move and buyers still have room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $355 a month, though fees vary by property since much of the neighborhood is not part of a single association. Median property taxes are modest at roughly $1,459 a year, which keeps carrying costs low relative to newer Bradenton communities.
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