Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Garen Lakes
An easygoing corner of Bradenton with quick moves
6
Homes for sale
$252,000
Median list price
$192
Avg price / sqft
14
Median days on market
Garen Lakes is a compact, gated pocket of Bradenton in Manatee County, the kind of place where homes are right-sized and the pace is unhurried. It sits within easy reach of the wider Bradenton homes for sale scene, with neighbors like Oneco, Braden River East, and Bay Shore Gardens rounding out the surrounding options. Assigned schools include Braden River High, Braden River Middle, and Kinnan Elementary, which keeps families in the mix.
For a buyer today, this is a fast-moving, entry-friendly market. With just 5 active listings and a median list price of $245,000, homes here don't sit — the median days on market is a single day, and sellers are getting about 94% of asking. If you're comparing against larger master-planned areas like Heritage Harbour, Garen Lakes is the smaller-footprint, quicker-turnover play.
Garen Lakes is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$229,900 – $390K price range
1,384 sqft median home
$516/mo median HOA
$2,650/mo median rent
26 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Garen Lakes
$245,000
5528 37TH STREET E UNIT 5528, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,236 sqft
$245,000
5608 37TH STREET E UNIT 26, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,236 sqft
$229,900
5530 37TH STREET E, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,236 sqft
$389,999
5721 GARDEN LAKES MAJESTIC, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,838 sqft
$259,000
5711 GARDEN LAKES PALM, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,531 sqft
$319,000$329,000
5611 GARDEN LAKES DRIVE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,703 sqft
Every active listing inside the Garen Lakes boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Garen Lakes market
26
Sold, last 12 months
$278,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
57 days
Median time to sell
Garen Lakes vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 2.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Garen Lakes boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Garen Lakes is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Garen Lakes home
≈ $2,229/mo
$252,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$516/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,650/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
541
Median age
59
Median income
$83,313
Median home value
$365,200
Beyond the listings
Living in Garen Lakes
Beliefs
Top 1% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Beliefs
Top 16% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Relationships
Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Emotional
Deep Emotions
Sharing personal struggles and stories overcoming relationship issues, this population seeks to tell others about their emotional journeys.
Culture
Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Relationships
Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
People who close here
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Straight answers
Garen Lakes FAQs
Is Garen Lakes a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, gated-leaning neighborhood in central Bradenton with right-sized homes and assigned Braden River schools. You're close to established communities like Oneco and within reach of the rest of Bradenton, making it a practical choice for families and buyers who want an unhurried pace.
Is Garen Lakes expensive?+
No — it's one of the more approachable corners of the area, with a median list price of $245,000 and listings ranging from $229,900 to $389,999. At roughly $196 per square foot, it reads as an entry-friendly market compared to larger master-planned communities nearby.
What do homes cost in Garen Lakes?+
Current active listings run from $229,900 to $389,999 with a median list price of $245,000. Over the last 12 months, 26 homes sold at a median price of $278,000, so recent sales have landed a bit above today's list midpoint.
How is the market in Garen Lakes?+
It's fast. With only 5 active listings and a median of just 1 day on market, well-priced homes go quickly, and sellers are averaging about 94% of asking. If you're serious, come in pre-approved and ready to move — inventory like this near Heritage Harbour doesn't linger.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $518 per month, which is on the higher side and typically reflects gated-community services. Median property taxes come in around $2,576 per year, and if you're weighing renting, the median rent is about $2,650 per month.
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