521 LAKESIDE DRIVE UNIT 521, BRADENTON, FL, 34210
Active156 days on marketListed Feb 18, 2026MLS #A4682844
About this home
521 LAKESIDE DRIVE UNIT 521
Welcome to your turn-key furnished Florida retreat in the serene, sought-after community of Wildewood Springs. This beautifully updated second-floor residence offers the perfect seasonal escape, allowing you to arrive, unpack, and immediately start enjoying the laid-back coastal lifestyle. Light-filled living spaces and an open layout create a warm, inviting atmosphere, while the well-appointed kitchen makes it easy to entertain family and friends during your winter stay. You will instantly notice the exterior fresh coat of paint when you arrive. The split bedroom floor plan provides ideal privacy for visiting guests, and the spacious lanai with soft vinyl windows that are also screened to let the breeze come through becomes your favorite place to relax—surrounded by lush greenery and the sights and sounds of native birds and wildlife. As a recognized bird and wildlife sanctuary, Wildewood Springs offers peaceful walking paths, mature trees, and a true resort-style setting. Residents enjoy heated swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a welcoming, active community that comes alive during the season. Ideally located just minutes from IMG Academy, shopping, dining, and the white-sand Gulf beaches, this home delivers the ultimate lock-and-leave lifestyle. Simply bring your suitcase and start enjoying everything Florida living is meant to be.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,728
Sqft
2.48 ac
Lot size
1978
Year built
One
Levels
$130
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$1,847 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,847/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+9.6%
$/sqft vs Bradenton actives
$130 vs $236
Days on market
156 vs 53 typical
Where $130/sqft sits among the 400 Bradenton actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Bradenton
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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The numbers that matter
The Bradenton market
$410K → $424K
Bradenton median sold, yr/yr
95.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
185 of 400
Bradenton actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Bradenton, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 43% below the Bradenton median. See the full Bradenton market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 521 LAKESIDE DRIVE UNIT 521
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’25$375,000
501 LAKESIDE DRIVE UNIT 501 · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,032 sqft · $185/sqft · 121 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$325,000
6007 VIVIENDA DRIVE UNIT 29
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,726 sqft · $188/sqft · 77 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$305,000
4641 LA JOLLA DRIVE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,847 sqft · $165/sqft · 137 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Steeve Cadeau
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 521 LAKESIDE DRIVE UNIT 521 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 521 LAKESIDE DRIVE UNIT 521 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
521 LAKESIDE DRIVE UNIT 521 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 521 LAKESIDE DRIVE UNIT 521?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,847/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 521 LAKESIDE DRIVE UNIT 521?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $3,150. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 521 LAKESIDE DRIVE UNIT 521?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Bradenton?+
At $225,000, this home is listed about 43% below the Bradenton median of $395,740. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the Bradenton market on paper
$225,000 is 43% below the Bradenton median of $395,740, and at $130/sqft it sits under the Bradenton average of $264.
02Move-in furnished
The furniture conveys — a genuine head start for a second home or rental, and one less five-figure line item after closing.
03Time on market is leverage
156 days on market against a Bradenton median of 53 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $240,000, now $225,000 — a $15K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Scott Snyder. MLS #A4682844.
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