PRICE ADJUSTED!!! **ADORABLE Move-In Ready Cottage in a unique 55+ Waterfront Community** Discover this adorable 1925, 748 sq ft cottage featuring 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, plus a bonus room perfect for a home office, craft space, or guest area. This charming home boasts hardwood flooring throughout the bedroom, dining and living room areas, creating an old Florida vibe. OPTIONAL: FULLY FURNISHED, or if preferred, it can be emptied Your choice! Located in a very unique 55+ waterfront community, this property offers resort-style living with an incredible array of amenities and activities. This quaint Move-in ready - 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom + bonus room - The only repairs after the 2024 hurricanes was the water heater needed to be replaced. - Golf cart accessible **Outstanding Community Amenities:** - **Dual Clubhouses:** Separate men's and women's clubhouses for social gatherings - **Recreation Galore:** Library, sewing room, fitness equipment, puzzle tables, shuffleboard courts, and pool table - **Waterfront Paradise:** 700-foot fishing pier and full marina with wet/dry boat docks - **Boating Access:** Direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, Manatee River, and Braden River - **Event Spaces:** Community hall and leisure hall for gatherings and activities - **Nearby Recreation:** Braden Castle Park offers additional fun activities for residents This active 55 and up community provides the perfect blend of relaxation and recreation, for a low $400/year HOA with an optional assigned boat slip for an additional $300/year. Whether you enjoy fishing from the expansive pier, boating to the Gulf, staying active in the fitness center, or socializing in the clubhouses. The golf cart-friendly layout makes it easy to navigate between all amenities and visit with neighbors. Ideal for those seeking a vibrant, maintenance-free lifestyle in a water-lover's paradise!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/13)
$194,000
14 Braden Castle Dr, Bradenton, FL 34208
1beds
748sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
1,786 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$33/mo HOA
What's special
Waterfront paradiseHardwood flooringOld florida vibeBoating access
- 84 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 13, 2025 at 03:33pm
Listing Provided by:
Jessica Nehrboss 941-822-3235,
LPT REALTY, LLC 877-366-2213
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4654371
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x9
Bathroom 1
- Features: Storage Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x5
Dining room
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x11
Florida room
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x6
Kitchen
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x11
Living room
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x14
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eating Space In Kitchen
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,098
- Total interior livable area: 748 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Storage, Boat Slip
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lagoon Access, Marina Access, River Access, Boat Ramp - Private, Fishing Pier
- Body of water: MANATEE RIVER AND BRADEN RIVER
Lot
- Size: 1,786 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1145400006
- Zoning: R4
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Slip, Dock, Fishing, Marina, Private Boat Ramp, River, Water Access, Waterfront, Clubhouse
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: BRADEN CASTLE PARK
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Shuffleboard Court
- Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Recreational Facilities
- HOA fee: $33 monthly
- HOA name: Tina Blair
- HOA phone: 941-746-7700
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Bradenton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $123,744
- Annual tax amount: $1,763
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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