Manatee County, Florida

Bradenton Real Estate

Bradenton is the Manatee County market known for riverfront and coastal properties, reached by I-75 and US-41 traffic. As the county seat, it is also where Manatee County deeds are recorded and cases are heard. Home to about 55,698 residents (2020 Census).

Market Snapshot · July 2026

Bradenton home values right now

Typical Bradenton home values are down 4.3% over the past year, at about $354,291.

Typical home value$354,291
1-year change-4.3%
5-year change+19.1%
Typical rent$1,834 / mo
Manatee County typical value$409,772 (-4.4% yr)
Population (2020 Census)55,698
County seatBradenton (this city)
CourtsTwelfth Judicial Circuit · Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Values: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, July 2026. Population: U.S. Census 2020. Indexes are estimates, not appraisals; a free Bradenton market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in Bradenton

What defines the Bradenton market

Riverfront and coastal properties

Access via I-75 and US-41 traffic

Manatee County · seat Bradenton · Twelfth Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in Bradenton?

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Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves Bradenton buyers and sellers by phone, video, and in-person appointment. Because Arthur is also a Florida attorney, REALTOR® & CIPS, you get a sharper eye on the contract, the title, and the deed, the parts of a Manatee County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

Bradenton real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in Bradenton, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Bradenton home at about $354,291, -4.3% over the past year. Manatee County overall is about $409,772.

Which county and court handle Bradenton property records?

Bradenton is in Manatee County (county seat: Bradenton). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and real estate disputes are heard in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.

Can Arthur Simpson help me buy or sell in Bradenton?

Yes. Arthur Simpson is licensed statewide as a Florida REALTOR® with Realty Pros Assured and is also a Florida attorney, so Bradenton buyers and sellers get one person for the contract, the negotiation, and the legal side. He works Bradenton by phone, video, and in-person appointment from Ormond Beach.

Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in Bradenton?

Florida does not require one, but Bradenton contracts, title questions, and deed transfers are where money is usually lost. Arthur reviews your paperwork as an attorney at no extra cost when he represents you as your REALTOR®; legal services are provided separately through Truestead Law when you need them.

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