Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
West Bayou
A quiet Bradenton pocket close to everything
1
Homes for sale
$565,000
Median list price
$321
Avg price / sqft
100
Median days on market
West Bayou is a small residential enclave in Bradenton, the kind of low-key Manatee County neighborhood where homes sit on comfortable lots and the pace stays easy. It's surrounded by familiar names like Oneco, Braden River East and Bay Shore Gardens, and it's assigned to Manatee High School, so it draws buyers who want space without giving up proximity to the rest of the city.
The market here is genuinely small and moves at its own tempo. Right now there's just a single active listing at $565,000, and homes have been taking their time — the current median sits at 100 days on market. Over the past year four homes sold at a median of $572,500, with sellers getting about 91% of asking, which tells you there's real room to negotiate for a patient buyer. If West Bayou's inventory is too thin on the day you're shopping, it's worth widening the search across Bradenton homes for sale.
West Bayou is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$565,000 – $565K price range
1,759 sqft median home
$3,900/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in West Bayou
Every active listing inside the West Bayou boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The West Bayou market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$572,500
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
89 days
Median time to sell
West Bayou vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 20.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the West Bayou boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools West Bayou is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median West Bayou home
≈ $3,721/mo
$565,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$3,900/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
284
Median age
51
Median income
$113,854
Median home value
$638,300
Beyond the listings
Living in West Bayou
Beliefs
Top 7% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Beliefs
Top 11% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 21% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Attitudes
Top 23% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Emotional
Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
Beliefs
Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
West Bayou FAQs
Is West Bayou a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential neighborhood in central Bradenton with easy access to surrounding communities and to nearby Braden River East. Homes are assigned to Ida M. Stewart Elementary, Martha B. King Middle and Manatee High School, and the small scale keeps the feel calm. It suits buyers who want a settled, low-traffic pocket close to the wider city.
Is West Bayou expensive?+
It sits in the middle of the Bradenton market, with a median list price of $565,000 and recent sales at a median of $572,500. At roughly $321 per square foot on a typical 1,759-square-foot home, it's priced for buyers who want a real single-family home rather than an entry-level condo.
What do homes cost in West Bayou?+
Current inventory is thin — a single active listing at $565,000 — while the four homes sold over the past year had a median price of $572,500. Expect to pay in the mid-$500s to high-$500s for a home in the neighborhood, with pricing around $321 per square foot. If nothing here fits, nearby Heritage Harbour offers a broader range.
How is the market in West Bayou?+
It's a small, slower-moving market: the current median days on market is 100, and only four homes changed hands over the past 12 months. Sellers have been accepting about 91% of asking on average, so a patient, prepared buyer has genuine room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA figure for the active inventory here, which is common for an older residential pocket like this. The median annual property tax runs about $6,407, so factor that into your monthly budget alongside your mortgage.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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