Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Tropical Shores
Small-scale waterfront living close to the Gulf
2
Homes for sale
$1,112,500
Median list price
$473
Avg price / sqft
6
Median days on market
Tropical Shores is a compact, water-oriented pocket of Bradenton where the appeal is scale and setting — a handful of homes, canal access, and the easy Gulf-coast rhythm that draws people to this stretch of Manatee County. It sits within reach of established neighbors like Bay Shore Gardens and Oneco, so you get a quiet, tucked-away feel without giving up the conveniences of the wider city. Downtown Tampa is about 53 minutes away and Tampa International (TPA) roughly 58, which keeps travel and commuting realistic.
For a buyer today, this is a thin, high-end market. There are just two active listings with a median list price of $1,112,500, one of which is waterfront and one with a pool, and homes that do hit the market move fast — median days on market is only 6. Because inventory is so limited, be ready to act decisively and lean on comps from nearby areas like Braden River East and Heritage Harbour to gauge value.
Tropical Shores is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$975,000 – $1.3M price range
2,353 sqft median home
$2,000/mo median rent
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Tropical Shores
$975,000
3017 PINE STREET, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,046 sqft
$1,250,000
812 TROPICAL DRIVE, BRADENTON
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,659 sqft
Every active listing inside the Tropical Shores boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Tropical Shores market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$500,000
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
78 days
Median time to sell
Tropical Shores vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 78.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Tropical Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Tropical Shores is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Tropical Shores home
≈ $6,744/mo
$1,112,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
277
Median age
49
Median income
$40,326
Median home value
$209,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Tropical Shores
Relationships
Top 4% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Relationships
Top 16% in the U.S.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.
Lifestyles
Top 22% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Relationships
Top 24% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Entertainment
Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Active
Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Tropical Shores FAQs
Is Tropical Shores a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a small, quiet, water-oriented neighborhood rather than a large master-planned community. Homes are assigned to Manatee High School, Braden River Middle School, and William H. Bashaw Elementary, and the setting keeps you close to the Gulf while staying within about 53 minutes of downtown Tampa. If you prefer more inventory and amenities, nearby Heritage Harbour is worth a look.
Is Tropical Shores expensive?+
Yes, current listings sit at the higher end — the median list price is $1,112,500, with active homes ranging from $975,000 to $1,250,000. Average price per square foot is about $473 on a median home size of 2,353 sqft. Note that the three sales over the past year had a lower median sold price of $500,000, so the market spans a wide range depending on the specific home and its waterfront access.
What do homes cost in Tropical Shores?+
Right now the two active listings carry a median list price of $1,112,500, spanning $975,000 to $1,250,000. Over the last 12 months, the three homes that sold closed at a median of $500,000, which tells you the difference a waterfront or renovated property can make here. At roughly $473 per square foot, pricing tracks closely to the individual home's features.
How is the market in Tropical Shores?+
It's a thin but fast-moving market — only 2 active listings and 3 sales in the past year, with a median of just 6 days on market. Sellers have averaged about 91% of asking price on closed deals, so there's still room to negotiate on the right home. With so little inventory, having financing lined up and being ready to move quickly matters.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no median HOA figure reported for Tropical Shores, which fits its character as a small neighborhood rather than a fee-heavy planned community. The median property tax runs about $8,064 per year, consistent with the higher home values here. For rentals, the median rent is around $2,000 per month.
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