Greyhawk Landing

It's a gated, family-oriented community in east Bradenton with larger homes, private pools and lake views, plus assigned schools including Lakewood Ranch High. Most of the neighborhood — 19 of 21 active listings — is inside the gates, and it's roughly 55 minutes to downtown Tampa. If you want more established alternatives nearby, Heritage Harbour is worth a look too.

It sits in the mid-to-upper range for Bradenton, with a median list price of $639,900 and homes running from about $492,400 to $979,000. At roughly $250 per square foot on larger 2,822-square-foot homes, you're paying for space and community amenities rather than a luxury address — there are currently no active listings above $1 million.

The median list price is $639,900, and over the last 12 months 66 homes sold at a median of $664,000. Active prices span roughly $492,400 to $979,000, so budgets from the high $400s to just under $1M have options depending on size, pool and water frontage.

It's steady and balanced. Homes take a median of 47 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 98% of their asking price, which means well-priced listings move without heavy discounting. With 21 homes active and 66 sold over the past year, there's reasonable choice without an overwhelming glut.

The HOA here is unusually light at a median of about $6 per month, so ongoing dues aren't a burden despite the gated setup and amenities. Property taxes run higher, with a median around $8,517 per year, so factor that into your monthly budget alongside insurance. For comparison shopping, nearby communities like Braden River East may carry different fee structures.