Steeve Cadeau

9000 CORTEZ ROAD, BRADENTON, FL, 34203

Active73 days on marketListed May 8, 2026MLS #A4693003

WaterfrontACREAGE & UNREC

About this home

9000 CORTEZ ROAD

Located in Southwest Bradenton along Cortez Road, this offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire approximately 58 acres for a high-end luxury residential development project. The property is fully-entitled for 148 units with Final Site Plan approval for 44 townhomes and 104 apartment-style condominiums. These units may be for rent or for sale. The townhomes average 2,400 square feet and include two covered parking spaces per unit and the condominiums average 1,100 square feet. The approved development features amenities such as a resort-style pool, grilling areas and a fire pit. A standout feature of the property is nearly 3,000 feet of shoreline along Palma Sola Bay, situated within a dedicated nature preserve, which provides a tranquil environment for residents. With prime frontage on Cortez Road, the site benefits from strong visibility and an average daily traffic count of approximately 30,500 vehicles. It is located less than three miles from Bradenton Beach and offers convenient access to US-41 (Tamiami Trail), IMG Academy and the site is a quick twenty-minute drive to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, which offers nonstop flights to 56 destinations as of May 2026. Major retail centers in close proximity are the Paradise Bay Shopping Center, which features Marshalls, Home Goods, Starbucks and First Watch, along with the long-awaited SeaFlower development, which will include Publix, Whataburger, Dutch Bros Coffee, and Potbelly Sandwich Works, among other retailers and restaurants, a brewery, hotel and luxury apartments in Phase I. The surrounding area is known for its recreational amenities, including the Bradenton Gulf Islands, nature preserves with kayaking, walking and biking trails, and several high-end golf courses, including Bradenton Country Club and Sara Bay Country Club.

Facts & features

The home at a glance

58 ac

Lot size

WaterfrontWater view

Inside

Outside & construction

ViewWater

Community & fees

Taxes (2025)$13,361/yr

Utilities & systems

UtilitiesElectrical Nearby · Sewer Nearby · Water Nearby
WaterNone

The numbers

What it really costs

Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.

$56,097 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%

Principal & interest$51,262
PMI (est., until 20% equity)$3,563
Property tax — 2025 actual bill$1,113
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeConventionalDown payment10% · $950,000Loan30-yr fixed at 6%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesActual bill on recordInsuranceFlorida estimate

Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.

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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Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

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Loan type

FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.

Down payment10% · $950,000
Interest rate6.00%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$56,097/mo

Principal & interest$51,262
PMI (est., until 20% equity)$3,563
Property taxes (actual bill)$1,113
Est. insurance$160

Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. 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.

Where it sits

Inside Bradenton

Map of 9000 CORTEZ ROAD

Drive times from this address

Downtown Tampa68 min
Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA)72 min

Get to know Bradenton. See the full Bradenton guide →

BRADENTON 34203 — neighborhood snapshot

Population

39,109

Median age

50.8

Median income

$68,030

Median home value

$302,500

Avg household

2.29

Households w/ children

3,632

For the school run

Manatee County School District

ElementaryTara Elementary School★★★★
HighBraden River High School★★★★★
MiddleBraden River Middle School★★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Bradenton market

Seller’s marketBalanced5.4 months of inventoryBuyer’s market

$410K$424K

Bradenton median sold, yr/yr

95.7%

Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)

Median sold price, Bradenton, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.

This home is listed 3871% above the BRADENTON 34203 median. See the full Bradenton market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

May 8, 2026Listed at $9,500,000 · 73 days on market since

Reality check

What actually sold near 9000 CORTEZ ROAD

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

740 STONER ROADSold · Jan ’26

$450,000

740 STONER ROAD · same community

3 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft · $529/sqft · 5 DOM

5131 W 11TH STREET WSold · Dec ’25

$116,000

5131 W 11TH STREET W · same community

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · $101/sqft · 113 DOM

1353 SPRING LAKE ROADSold · Nov ’25

$205,000

1353 SPRING LAKE ROAD · same community

4 bd · 3 ba · 1,200 sqft · $171/sqft · 0 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.

Steeve Cadeau

Your agent

Steeve Cadeau

REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 9000 CORTEZ ROAD — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 9000 CORTEZ ROAD — before you fall in love.

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Straight answers

9000 CORTEZ ROAD FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 9000 CORTEZ ROAD?+

With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $56,097/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 9000 CORTEZ ROAD?+

The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $13,361. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.

How does the price compare to other homes in Bradenton?+

At $9,500,000, this home is listed about 2301% above the Bradenton median of $395,740. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.

Which schools are assigned to 9000 CORTEZ ROAD?+

Tara Elementary School (elementary), Braden River High School (high), Braden River Middle School (middle) — Manatee County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.

The brief

Three things that matter here

01Positioned at the premium end

$9,500,000 runs 3871% above the BRADENTON 34203 median.

02Waterfront living

This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.

03Strong assigned schools

Tara Elementary School, Braden River High School, Braden River Middle School — Tara Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.

Listing courtesy of SVN COMMERCIAL ADVISORY GROUP · Tony Veldkamp, CCIM. MLS #A4693003.

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