$275,000
3 Columbia Street
Bradenton, FL 34208
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Well maintained, move-in-ready home in Braden Castle 55+ community. This beautiful home is one of the largest in the community and has been immaculately maintained. 2 primary bedrooms, one up and one down and 2 living rooms (up and down stairs), with outside sitting areas on both the front and rear. NEW ROOF 2025/ Washer & Dryer 2025/kitchen remodel and all appliances 2021. Annual HOA fee of $400 make this home the perfect home for full or part time residents. Must own for 3 years prior to renting. In 1924 a committee was formed and the property now known as “Braden Castle Park” was purchased. The property today consists of 200 lots, of which 198 are built on with small houses, a trailer park that has 94 mobile home sites and 10 spots for Recreational Vehicles. The location of the Park is on a point where the Braden River empties into the Manatee River. The boat launching ramp and boat docks are on the Braden River, and the long pier extends into the Manatee River. A detailed account of our history can be found here. Amenities for Park residents include a boat launching ramp, two boat docks that can accommodate approximately 40 boats, and spaces for parking boat trailers. The 700-foot long fishing pier has cleaning stations at the end, and is accessed from the Castle Plaza where the Castle ruins are located. Other Park facilities include the large Community Hall, Leisure Hall, Men’s Clubhouse, Ladies Clubhouse, Shuffleboard Courts, the Library that also houses the exercise equipment area, sewing (machine) area, and puzzle tables. During the season there are many ongoing group activities and special events that are posted each month. NOTE: This property DID NOT flood during the 2024 hurricane!!
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history115 days on market
- Status: ActiveJan 26, 2026
- Listed$275,000Jan 26, 2026
- Price increased$275,000
Virtual Tour
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 115
- Subdivision
- Braden Castle Park
- County
- Manatee
- Year built
- 1925
- Living area
- 1,456 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $189
- Building area
- 1,776 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 1,786 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- AE (12081C0169F)
- Annual taxes
- $2,931 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 1135500005
- Zoning
- R4
- MLS #
- A4679876
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- West
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $400 / Annually
- Monthly HOA
- $33/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $33/mo
- Total annual fees
- $400
- HOA name
- Braden Castle Park
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Refer to the community documents
- Approval process
- Application process, refer to community documents.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Outdoor Shower
- Construction materials
- Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Roof
- Metal, Other
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Public
Community
- Pets allowed
- No
- Senior community
- Yes
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 15x15 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 12x12 |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 12x12 |
| Kitchen | First | 10x8 |
| Bonus Room | Second | 15x10 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-01-26
- On market date
- 2026-01-26
- Original list price
- $275,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34208 - Bradenton/Braden River
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-01-26
- Tax legal description
- LOT 29 BRADEN CASTLE PARK PI#11355.0000/5
Flood risk
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual-chance / “100-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is generally required by mortgage lenders.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
Manatee Ave W to 27th Ave E, go north to Braden Castle Drive then right on Columbia.
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