The Neighborhood Report – Manatee County
Properties on Tidy Island
Turn-of-the-century bayside villages, quiet rural settings, country club communities, comfortable urban neighborhoods and secure retirement enclaves are all part of Bradenton and Manatee County. Bordering the Gulf of Mexico between Tampa and Sarasota, Manatee County has earned the reputation of being one of the friendliest communities in on the Gulf Coast, in addition to its diverse neighborhoods and Florida charm. The agents of our Bradenton office proudly serve the residential opportunities throughout Manatee County and beyond.
Manatee County Sales Reports
Pam Ali, branch manager of Michael Saunders & Company’s Bradenton office, is pleased to report significant activity in home sales throughout Manatee County. In the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for Manatee County, there were 243 single-family homes that sold in the last 30 days. The average sales price was $230,488.
All areas of Manatee County saw sales, from Lakewood Ranch and East of I-75 through the downtown areas, West Bradenton and the islands of Anna Maria and Holmes Beach. In these closings, the least expensive home sold for $14,900 and the most expensive home sold for $1,050,000. As you can see, buyers are buying in all price points if they feel that the home they are purchasing is a good value for them.
Successes of the Bradenton Office
Our Bradenton office participated in many sales throughout Manatee County. One particular sale was located in the Estates at Glenn Lakes, which is convenient to central Bradenton and the beaches. Overlooking the eighth hole of the Manatee County Public Golf Course, the home offered three bedrooms, 2,360+/- square feet, a three-car garage and a heated pool. The selling price was $337,000.
Pam’s Bottom Line
If you are thinking about buying a home, be sure to work with a professional who has the resources and tools to help find the right one for you. We have seen many instances where a correctly priced home in a highly sought after area go under contract quickly, leaving many buyers who are on the fence or not prepared with their financing missing out.
Also, speak to a mortgage professional to ensure that you are ready to buy when the home of your dreams presents itself. You don’t want to delay the process of making an offer for too long, as there are many other buyers out there looking as well. You would hate to lose the home of your dreams because of a delay that could have been avoided.
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