703 Tropical Dr

Bradenton, FL 34208

$500,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,727 Sq. Ft.
$290 / Sq. Ft.
1,727
Sq. Ft.
$290
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 9/5/25
Sold 9/5/25
an aerial view of a house with a garden and lake view

Description

Spectacular waterfront - direct view of the braden river. A boater's paradise with one fixed bridge (SR 64) to the Manatee River and Gulf of Mexico. With a Mid-Century Modern design, this home offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms along with a two-car garage added in 2013. The property incurred damage/water intrusion during recent hurricanes. As you enter the home under the carport, the open foyer and hallway, inside laundry room and kitchen greet you. The den, dining room and living rooms all...Spectacular waterfront - direct view of the braden river. A boater's paradise with one fixed bridge (SR 64) to the Manatee River and Gulf of Mexico. With a Mid-Century Modern design, this home offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms along with a two-car garage added in 2013. The property incurred damage/water intrusion during recent hurricanes. As you enter the home under the carport, the open foyer and hallway, inside laundry room and kitchen greet you. The den, dining room and living rooms all have sliders overlooking the back yard and the Braden River. There is a woodburning fireplace in the living room and built-ins in the living and dining rooms. The three bedrooms are in the front of the home. The Primary Bedroom has an updated walk-in shower and private water closet. A Jack and Jill bathroom is accessed by Bedroom 2 and 3. New tile flooring was laid just prior to Hurricane Helene in the living areas. The boat house, lift and dock were all damaged and need repair. Home is being sold "AS IS". Value is in the waterfront land. Imagine the opportunity ahead of you for fishing, kayaking, boating or canoeing. Get the camera out to catch the Manatees and dolphins putting on a show while you are relaxing on the dock. No deed restrictions and no Homeowners Association. Minutes to downtown Bradenton, eateries, shopping, medical facilities, I-75 and entertainment. Our beautiful beaches on Anna Maria Island (AMI) are about 15 miles West. This is truly paradise! Schedule your private showing soon!
  1. Listed by Marilyn Sakelaris • Brokerage DRE #1013881 • LESLIE WELLS REALTY, INC.
    P: (941)-356-3167 C: (941)-356-3167 marilynsakelaris@yahoo.com

Property Details for 703 Tropical Drive

Architectural Style
Mid-Century Modern
Subdivision Name
TROPICAL SHORES
Township
34S
Carport Spaces
1
Garage Spaces
2
View
Water
Waterfront
Yes
Water View
River
LISTING UPDATED: 09/06/2025 01:13 AM

Property Details for 703 Tropical Drive

StatusSold
MLS #A4631105
Days on Market212
Taxes$2,241 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,552 SF
CountyManatee County

Location

Listing Courtesy of LESLIE WELLS REALTY, INC., Marilyn Sakelaris

Sold By KW COASTAL LIVING II, Lyndsey Ashley, PLLC

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Building Information for 703 Tropical Drive

Stories1Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,552 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,624 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,437

Property Taxes

$187

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 703 Tropical Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2513.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: Manatee Ave E (SR 64) to south on 29th St E. Pass SR 64 boat ramp on left). Left at stop sign to left on Pine Ave. Straight through to Tropical Shore Drive (32nd St Ct E). Take left. Property on right just before curve. Look for sign.
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Tropical Shores
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 703
  • Street Name: 32ND STREET
  • Street Suffix: COURT
  • Street Direction Suffix: E
  • State: FL
  • City: BRADENTON
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Dimensions: 23x24
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Boat, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, RV Parking
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Book Number: 7-63
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 6 & NWLY 15 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 2 TROPICAL SHORES PI#11738.0000/2
  • Tax Lot: 6
  • Tax Year: 2023
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, In County, Landscaped, Unincorporated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 45 x 210 x 139 x 211
  • Parcel Number: 1173800002
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access: River
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: BRADEN RIVER
  • Water Extras: Boathouse, Bridges - Fixed, Lift - Covered, Riprap
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Boathouse, Bridges - Fixed, Lift - Covered, Riprap
  • Zoning: RSF4.5/C
  • Zoning Compatible: Yes
  • Living Area: 1727
  • Lot Dimensions: 45 x 210 x 139 x 211
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1956
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 18E
  • Public Survey Section: 29
  • Dock YN: Yes
  • Dock Description: Dock - Open, Dock - Wood, Dock w/Electric, Lift
  • Dock Lift Capacity: 2000
  • Dock Dimensions: 16x12
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Boat House, Shed(s), Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa: No
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
  • Waterfront Features: River Front
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 139
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Inside Utility
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Tile
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 7.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Window Features: Blinds, Shutters
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 703 Tropical Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 5, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1912358540

$500,000

+241.9% / yr

Sep 5, 2025

Sold

MFRMLS #A4631105

$500,000—
Jul 24, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #A4631105

—
Jun 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4631105

—
May 24, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #A4631105

—
Mar 11, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4631105

$639,000—
Dec 9, 2024

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4631105

$689,000—
Oct 2, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #632722041

$100

-35.8% / yr

May 7, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #72742618

$225,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/05/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1912358540

$500,000

+241.9% / yr

09/05/2025

Sold

MFRMLS #A4631105

$500,000
07/24/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #A4631105

—
06/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4631105

—
05/24/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #A4631105

—
03/11/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4631105

$639,000
12/09/2024

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4631105

$689,000
10/02/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #632722041

$100

-35.8% / yr

05/07/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #72742618

$225,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 703 Tropical Drive

Taxable ValueLand$106,250Additions$1,316Total$107,566
Tax Record2024$2,296 ($191 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,727 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,727 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,522 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1987ZoningRSF-4.5CountyMANATEEAPN11738.0000-2

Schools near 703 Tropical Drive

This home is within Manatee.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
William H. Bashaw Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Braden River Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Manatee High School
Public - 9 to 12
Just For Girls
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
William H. Bashaw Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Braden River Middle School
Public6 to 8

Manatee High School
Public9 to 12

Just For Girls
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of LESLIE WELLS REALTY, INC., Marilyn Sakelaris

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