Freshly painted blue - 5203 18TH AVE W, BRADENTON
Freshly Painted teal blue - 5203 18TH AVE W, BRADENTON
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Primary bedroom - 5203 18TH AVE W, BRADENTON
primary bathroom - 5203 18TH AVE W, BRADENTON
walk in closet in primary - 5203 18TH AVE W, BRADENTON
screened in lanai - 5203 18TH AVE W, BRADENTON
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$558,000

5203 18TH AVE W
BRADENTON, FL 34209
Listed by FINE PROPERTIES
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,723 sqft
Year built
1978

About this home

West Bradenton Pool Home Just Minutes from the Beach! Opportunity is knocking! Freshly Painted tropical teal blue and located on a quiet street in highly desirable West Bradenton, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath pool home is just a few short miles from the beautiful Gulf beaches and offers the perfect chance to create your own Florida retreat or investment property. The screened in, chlorine pool features a newer pool heater (2025) as well. Previously used as a successful vacation rental, the home features fun tropical colors and a layout that's ideal for entertaining. The split-bedroom floor plan offers privacy for guests, while the spacious living and dining areas flow seamlessly to the screened lanai and private pool through sliding glass doors. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom, while two guest bedrooms and a full bath are situated on the opposite side of the home. A two-car garage and separate storage shed provide plenty of room for beach gear, tools, and toys. A brand-new HVAC system and thermostat was just installed in July of 2026, offering peace of mind for the next owner. The water heater was replaced in 2016, and the electrical service was upgraded in 2022. The pool is heated and the heater was installed in 2025. The owner also replaced the stove with a new GE stove in the first week of August. Located just minutes from Anna Maria Island, shopping, restaurants, parks, and all the best of West Bradenton, this home offers an outstanding combination of location, functionality, and potential. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a seasonal getaway, or your next investment property, this is a fantastic opportunity in one of West Bradenton's most desirable locations.

Highlights

Private pool

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRA4698998
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
LAKE FOREST ESTATES
Status
Active
Days on market
72
On market date
July 4, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.2 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
JESSIE P. MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
0.94 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
629
Student:teacher ratio
15.3:1
District
MANATEE
Middle
W. D. SUGG MIDDLE SCHOOL
1.07 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,016
Student:teacher ratio
17.2:1
District
MANATEE
High
MANATEE HIGH SCHOOL
1.24 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,034
Student:teacher ratio
21.2:1
District
MANATEE

Walkability

Blended score for BRADENTON's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

78
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.8 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores2
Parks12
Schools8
Transit stops20
Pharmacies2

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in BRADENTON, from live MLS data.

On the market 72 days -- 73 fewer days than BRADENTON's current average of 145 days.
For reference, the median list price across 3,333 active listings in BRADENTON right now is $299,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$111,600 down
$446,400 loan
Principal & interest$2,895
Property tax (est.)$465
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 14, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.