Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Wares Creek
Walkable old-Bradenton living close to downtown
11
Homes for sale
$349,000
Median list price
$272
Avg price / sqft
1
Median days on market
Wares Creek sits right in the heart of Bradenton, a older, close-knit pocket of the city named for the tidal creek that winds through it. It's the kind of neighborhood where modest bungalows and cottages sit on established streets, minutes from downtown and the Manatee River, with a couple of waterfront parcels dotting the creek. Families here are zoned for Manatee High School, and the pace feels more lived-in than resort — a real neighborhood rather than a subdivision.
For buyers, the market is tight and moving fast. With just 11 active listings and homes trading at a median of one day on market, well-priced properties don't sit around. The median list price of $349,000 puts Wares Creek among Bradenton's more attainable options, though prices swing widely — from the low $100,000s to the mid-$700,000s — so there's room to find a fixer or a fully done home. Compare it to nearby Oneco and Bay Shore Gardens if you're weighing where your budget stretches furthest.
Wares Creek is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$135,000 – $736K price range
1,386 sqft median home
$575/mo median HOA
$1,500/mo median rent
25 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Wares Creek
$349,000
1315 24TH ST W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,305 sqft
$135,000
2115 9TH AVENUE W UNIT 6B, BRADENTON
2 bd · 1 ba · 759 sqft
$399,900
2002 VIRGINIA DRIVE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,386 sqft
$399,000
2322 7TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,283 sqft
$339,000
2513 8TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 1 ba · 775 sqft
$329,000
2314 7TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,452 sqft
$735,999
632 VIRGINIA DRIVE, BRADENTON
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,921 sqft
$335,500$341,500
1002 23RD STREET W, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,458 sqft
$187,000$192,000
2006 7TH AVENUE W UNIT B, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 864 sqft
$550,000$572,000
2004 VIRGINIA DRIVE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,756 sqft
$387,000$395,000
2317 7TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,521 sqft
Every active listing inside the Wares Creek boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Wares Creek market
25
Sold, last 12 months
$345,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
25 days
Median time to sell
Wares Creek vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 29.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Wares Creek boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Wares Creek is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Wares Creek home
≈ $2,871/mo
$349,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$575/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,472
Median age
45
Median income
$55,764
Median home value
$263,268
Beyond the listings
Living in Wares Creek
Beliefs
Top 1% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Food & Drink
Top 4% in the U.S.Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 5% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Relationships
Top 9% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 9% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Appearance oriented
Top 10% in the U.S.Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
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