5206 18TH AVENUE E, Bradenton, FL 34208
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FOR SALE

5206 18TH AVENUE E
Bradenton, FL 34208

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,913 sqft

$675,000

Est. Mortgage $4,315/mo*

$675,000

Est. Mortgage $4,315/mo*
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,913 sqft
We estimate this home will sell faster than 89% nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
Climate Control
Central, Electric, Exhaust Fan & Central Air
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$353
Listed
14 days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 5206 18TH AVENUE E.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

WATER FRONT LIVING W/ DIRECT ACCESS TO THE MANATEE RIVER AND BEYOND! 13,000 LB BOAT LIFT! NO PRIOR STORM DAMAGE! Located on a quiet street, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy true Florida waterfront living with direct boating access and a private boating dock. This canal-front lot is positioned perfectly with almost a quarter acre of land. The outdoor space is where this home truly shines. An extensive 69 foot Trex waterfront deck creates the perfect gathering spot, while the 13,000-pound boat lift makes it easy to keep your boat ready for your next adventure. The custom tiki hut with a thatched roof makes the perfect spot for gatherings. Cruise the Braden River, explore the Manatee River, enjoy waterfront dining, or head out toward the Gulf of Mexico without the restrictions of a typical inland property. Inside, the home offers a comfortable and functional layout with nearly 1,900+ square feet of living space. Thoughtful updates include a newer roof (2023), newer windows and doors with clear polycarbonate storm protection, updated kitchen and bathroom finishes, custom oak cabinetry, granite countertops, and wood-look tile throughout the main living areas. The combination of updates and classic Florida charm creates a home that is move-in ready. Beyond the home itself is where this property comes to life. Watch for native wildlife including birds, manatees, fish, and other river visitors that make every day feel like a retreat. You can fish right from your backyard and catch some of Florida's most prized species. With no HOA fees, a private waterfront lifestyle, and convenient access to I-75, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this property offers the best of both worlds—peaceful riverfront living without feeling removed from everything. Just 3 miles to the Manatee River. Surrounded by everything but feels as if you're a world away. Whether you're searching for a year-round residence, a winter escape, or a place where boating and outdoor living become part of your daily routine, this Braden River waterfront home delivers a lifestyle that's becoming increasingly hard to find. Come see for yourself today!
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Michael Cook, (941) 704-9432
FINE PROPERTIES, (941) 782-0000
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Source: Stellar MLS, MLS#A4701680
Also Listed on Stellar MLS.
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Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc - (407) 904-3511
We estimate this home will sell faster than 89% nearby.

Home Details for 5206 18TH AVENUE E

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom 2, Balcony Porch Lanai, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1913 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,In Garage,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Electric,Exhaust FanHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family Room, Wood BurningHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters, ShuttersDoor: Sliding DoorsFlooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Water, Canal, River
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, ScreenedFencing: Chain LinkVegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped, WoodedOther Structures: Shed(s)Exterior: Garden, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, StorageFoundation: SlabGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Other Parking: Garage Dimensions: 27x22No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Ground Level
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Canal Front, Brackish Water, Canal - Saltwater, River Front, Bay/Harbor Access, Saltwater Canal Access, Intracoastal Waterway Access, River Access, Boat Ramp - Private, Bridges - Fixed, Lift, Minimum Wake Zone, No Wake Zone, SeawallRoad Frontage: Street Dead-EndResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Paved, Asphalt, ConcreteOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public SewerWater Body: BRADEN RIVER

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 3Days on Market: 14

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1974
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Florida,Patio,Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Block, StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: CompletedParcel Number: 1432500005

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $675,000Price Per Sqft: $353
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: BRADENTONCommunity: MAGNOLIA MANOR RIVER SEC
School Information
Elementary School: William H. Bashaw ElementaryJr High / Middle School: Carlos E. Haile MiddleHigh School: Braden River High

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: A4701680

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2813 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Boat Slip, Canal Front, Dock, Fishing, Private Boat Ramp, River, Water Access, Golf Carts OKNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Sarasota - ManateeNo HOAHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10062 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: A4701680Water ViewWater View: Water, Canal, RiverShowing Considerations: See RemarksShowing Requirements: Appointment Only, Combination Lock Box, ShowingTimeUniversal Property Id: US-12081-N-1432500005-R-N

Additional Information

Boat SlipCanal FrontDockFishingPrivate Boat RampRiverWater AccessGolf Carts OK

What Locals Say about Bradenton

At least 1167 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 28 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "I have only been here for 2 weeks and have been close to IMG. Amazing school, and the community seems great around it. Beaches are outstanding around here too. Everything easy to find. "
  • Trulia User
    "Nice place to live"
  • Nancycuthbert81
    "Our neighborhood is close to the beaches. Lots of good restaurants and has plenty of public transportation. Plenty of things to do with children "
  • Y6q6s28gty
    "Many dog owners in the neighborhood. People consistently cleaning up after their pets. Medium size or smaller."
  • Trulia User
    "There are not many sidewalks available as well as not many places to take your dogs and the dogs are not allowed on the beach with I understand people don’t clean up after but why ruin for us all"
  • Leandroramallo77
    "Love it because I live here close to the downtown great people and nice people walking around here although I can walk around "
  • Patricia Merino
    "Plenty of places to exercise your dog. Riverwalk. Dog runs. Dog waste stations and drinking fountains are available at the parks"
  • Vmpjrm
    "Extremely quiet, peaceful, respectful people cause the live is lower traffic is minimal and you truly have everything you need within this neighborhood. You don’t need anything else."
  • Samissusan
    "We’re retired. Our commuting is to the grocery or to restaurants and back. Good grocers within 3 miles. Same with restaurants, though the very best are 5 to 10 miles or so away."
  • Zoe Raquel
    "I LOVE LOVE IT HERE!! possibly moving soon, but best place to live especially if you like local businesses!"
  • Angystab
    "The beach near by and all the places to go walking and the people and the restaurants and the bars . Airport near by"
  • Amanda Gay
    "It’s a cute little neighborhood. Everyone helps each other in time of need. (Hurricane) It’s close to bus routes, if needed, close to stores and nearby the road that goes anywhere."
  • Vmpjrm
    "Lots of open areas, peaceful areas, dog owners to take care of their pets all the time. I never step in anything "
  • Sarah Graham
    "I’ve lived here for 6 wars. Where I’m at in Bradenton is not so nice. I’m looking to move somewhere better in Bradenton or Sarasota "
  • Karen M Gallo
    "My neighborhood is very quiet. I feel very safe here. I only lock my doors at night. I don’t lock my cars at all. It’s a nice location very close to a lot of shopping centers and the hospital. "
  • Karen M Gallo
    "People friendly, dog walking friendly. I don’t lock my cars, I only lock my doors at Night. I leave my pool doors open I have packages delivered all the time safely. Very safe and Comfortable here. "
  • Chadllatour
    "Great friendly family neighborhood Very safe and beautiful parks , beaches - so much to do and see "
  • Sarah Graham
    "Halloween is great for the kids. Bradenton is cheaper than living in Sarasota. We have lived here for 5 years and completely love this neighborhood and out county."
  • Patricia Merino
    "Neighborhoods outside of gated communities do not feel safe for children. Lots of police activity around Manatee Ave on East side. Side streets around this area are filled with homeless people and police activity. "
  • Leandroramallo77
    "Safety in all the ways in the neighborhood Also another important to know is how are the year of built the house "
  • khw338
    "Great for older people. Not a place for kids. You’d be cruel to bring kids here. All at least 60+ at the least."
  • Ddado
    "Easy commute to downtown Bradenton when not in season. There is plenty of free parking and Riverwalk path. "
  • Trulia User
    "Great public transportation and/or close dining and shopping where walking is an option. There are plenty of sidewalks and crosswalks "
  • Trulia User
    "everyone is friendly so all dog owners would like that only few people dont pick up after their pets they wouldn't like that "
  • Patricia S. H.
    "There are a variety of community groups and ways to engage and get involved! People are super friendly and outgoing. "
  • Lpowell3rd
    "It’s a boating community. Most of the families are older with adult children. But some have younger kids. It’s pretty quiet. "
  • Shannon
    "it's a busy spot we live right on 51st an manatee ave west. So I mean it's self explanatory..... but for it being a Bradenton area its great never really have no issues with cars or bums drug or police.. I mean you'll see couple every now and then but its mostly walk bys..."
  • Carol F.
    "Quiet, friendly and relatively safe neighborhood in N W . Great parks to get exercise and enjoy nature. Robinson’s Preserve is a must visit park. Desoto Park is also a great historical landmark with a lot of history. Love our Neighborhood! "
  • Lisa F.
    "It is dog friendly but there are restrictions on number and size. There are no dog parks, dogs must be on leash and you must clean up and dispose of your dog’s waste."
  • Frances M.
    "Everyone’s friendly here it’s a great neighborhood it’s very children and pet friendly all the neighbors share things with each other we also if we have enough food will share with each other what we have very friendly neighborhood we also help each other mow our lawns Especially with the elderly"
  • Elizabeth R.
    "lots of shopping, and eating out. beaches close by. dont know much about schools. parks, skating rink skate park "
  • Frances M.
    "Everybody is friendly and looks out for each other in the neighborhood everybody who has animals is considerate of each other with their animals the neighborhood is like a good family setting everybody acts like family here"
  • Zbella2017
    "Nature and lots of old oak trees and and moss . Very family friendly lots of events for all the holidays ! "
  • Jowasankai E.
    "It’s a pretty safe neighborhood. Been living here for 11 years and haven’t seen a serious crime reported. Their is a cop that live her also"
  • Mary H. O.
    "New here and not sure about events yet. Understand there is a large boat parade for Christmas and great fireworks displays close by for July 4th. My neighborhood feels very safe and everyone really watches out for each other. Good Nextdoor group and a Facebook HOA group also that kerps us all informed of current happenings. "
  • Jlm110955
    "Great town and good people. Close enough to Tampa and Orlando, beautiful beaches and great restaurants!"
  • Amethystheather
    "I'm not a parent, but a elementary school and high school are not far from my apartment. pluttvhjjjnnnbvvf "
  • Tia A. M.
    "this is a 55+ neighborhood. not family friendly, not neighborly, very clickish. the park I live in is a terrible place to live and visit"
  • Frances M.
    "all friendly people and pets are welcome everyone is polite and kind here I love where i live and i would not change a thing. "
  • Frances M.
    "this is a great neighborhood a great area everybody is friendly all children and dogs and cats and animals in general are welcome everybody says hello when you walk by or if you live in the neighborhood they will introduce themselves it's an excellent neighborhood to live in"

Market trends in Bradenton

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$358K
$15K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
96.7%
0.3%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$226
$4
MoM
Available listings
1857
69
MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$654K
Since last month
Increased$17K (+2.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$90K (-12.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$529K (+423.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +144% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$654K
July 2026$638K
June 2026$637K
May 2026$639K
April 2026$683K
March 2026$704K
February 2026$704K
January 2026$706K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.17
Single-Family Home
$447,500
03/12/26
3
2
2,391
0.18
Single-Family Home
$485,000
10/08/25
3
2
2,112
0.29
Single-Family Home
$345,000
12/22/25
3
2
2,136
0.24
Single-Family Home
$480,000
10/17/25
3
2
2,130
0.28
Single-Family Home
$400,000
06/15/26
3
2
1,782
0.20
Single-Family Home
$508,000
06/11/26
3
2
2,106
0.25
Single-Family Home
$385,000
02/25/26
3
2
1,284
0.26
Single-Family Home
$400,000
08/03/26
3
2
1,744
0.27
Single-Family Home
$396,500
04/15/26
3
2
1,744
0.39
Single-Family Home
$348,000
08/07/26
3
2
1,928

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.04
$395,000
3
2
1,590
Off Market
0.10
$335,200
2
2
1,152
Off Market
0.10
$360,000
2
2
1,293
Recently Sold
0.12
$311,900
2
2
1,024
Off Market
0.13
$425,400
2
2
1,303
Off Market
0.13
$354,400
3
2
1,303
Off Market
0.17
$447,500
3
2
2,391
Recently Sold
0.18
$483,300
3
2
2,112
Off Market
0.20
$508,000
3
2
2,106
Recently Sold
0.21
$331,800
2
2
1,017
Recently Sold
0.23
$563,000
3
2
1,648
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 4, 2026
Source: Stellar MLS #A4701680
Listed For Sale
$675,000
May 28, 2026
Source: Stellar MLS #A4672749
ListingRemoved
$675,000
May 1, 2026
Source: Stellar MLS #A4672749
PriceChange
$675,000
Price decreased by 7%
Apr 16, 2026
Source: Stellar MLS #A4672749
PriceChange
$725,000
Price decreased by 3%
Mar 10, 2026
Source: Stellar MLS #A4672749
Listed For Sale
$750,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Michael Cook, FINE PROPERTIES, (941) 782-0000
Agent Phone: (941) 704-9432

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Frequently asked questions about 5206 18TH AVENUE E

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 5206 18TH AVENUE E?
    Based on a $675,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 5206 18TH AVENUE E in Bradenton, FL is approximately $4,421 (about $3,519 principal & interest, $827 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 5206 18TH AVENUE E compare to homes in Bradenton?
    5206 18TH AVENUE E in Bradenton, FL is listed at $675,000, about 89% above the $358K median sale price in Bradenton.
  • What do residents say about Bradenton?
    Residents describe Bradenton, FL as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Bradenton, FL.
  • What are the closest schools to 5206 18TH AVENUE E?
    The closest schools to 5206 18TH AVENUE E in Bradenton, FL are Braden River High School (rated 4/10), Carlos E. Haile Middle School (rated 8/10), William H. Bashaw Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 3/10).
  • Does 5206 18TH AVENUE E have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5206 18TH AVENUE E in Bradenton, FL has air conditioning.
  • Does 5206 18TH AVENUE E have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5206 18TH AVENUE E in Bradenton, FL has in-unit laundry.
5206 18TH AVENUE E, Bradenton, FL 34208 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,913 sqft single-family home built in 1974. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Stellar MLS on Aug 4, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# A4701680.