Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Ballard Area
A close-in Bradenton pocket with real value
1
Homes for sale
$525,000
Median list price
$423
Avg price / sqft
2
Median days on market
The Ballard Area sits right in the middle of Bradenton, close enough to downtown, the schools, and the river to feel connected without the sticker shock of the coast. It's the kind of established neighborhood where you'll find a mix of longtime residents and buyers who want a central address, with communities like Oneco and Bay Shore Gardens nearby and easy reach toward Braden River East and Heritage Harbour.
Right now the market here is thin and moves fast — there's just one active listing among Bradenton homes for sale in this pocket, priced at $525,000, and homes that sold over the past year went in a median of two days. That combination of low inventory and quick sales means a prepared, pre-approved buyer has the advantage. Expect to act decisively when the right listing appears.
Ballard Area is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$525,000 – $525K price range
1,242 sqft median home
$2,675/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Ballard Area
Every active listing inside the Ballard Area boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Ballard Area market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$300,750
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
51 days
Median time to sell
Ballard Area vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 40.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Ballard Area boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Ballard Area is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Ballard Area home
≈ $3,089/mo
$525,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,675/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
712
Median age
61
Median income
$41,230
Median home value
$71,376
Beyond the listings
Living in Ballard Area
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Lifestyles
Top 13% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Food & Drink
Top 19% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Relationships
Top 24% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Emotional
Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Lifestyles
Daily Grind
Whether throwing punches at the boxing club or punching the clock at work, this population likes to talk about their hard work.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Ballard Area FAQs
Is the Ballard Area a good place to live?+
It's an established, central Bradenton neighborhood that puts you close to schools like Manatee High School and Ballard Elementary while keeping you near the river and downtown. Downtown Tampa is about 53 minutes away and Tampa International Airport roughly 56 minutes, so it works for commuters and travelers. Nearby communities like Oneco round out the area's everyday convenience.
Is the Ballard Area expensive?+
It's mid-range for Bradenton. The one active listing is priced at $525,000, but homes that actually sold over the past year had a median price of $300,750 — so there's real variety depending on size and condition. Median rent is about $2,675 a month.
What do homes cost in the Ballard Area?+
The current active listing sits at $525,000, and pricing averages around $423 per square foot on a median home size of about 1,242 square feet. Over the last 12 months the median sold price was $300,750 across four sales, so recent buyers paid well below today's single asking price. Expect a range depending on whether you're looking at older stock or new construction.
How is the market in the Ballard Area right now?+
It's tight and fast. There's only one home actively listed, and sellers over the past year got about 93% of asking on average with a median of just two days on market. Buyers should be pre-approved and ready to move quickly when inventory appears.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes are modest here, with a median bill around $1,351 per year. There's no meaningful HOA data for this pocket, which reflects its older, non-planned character — always confirm any community-specific fees with your agent before you write an offer.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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