4612 BARRACUDA DRIVE, BRADENTON, FL, 34208
Active282 days on marketListed Oct 15, 2025MLS #TB8437811
About this home
4612 BARRACUDA DRIVE
Waterfront Dream Ranch – Never Flooded | Freshwater Lock System | The Inlets4 Bedroom | 3 Bath Waterfront Pool Home with Private Dock – Premier Boating Community Welcome to your Florida waterfront retreat in The Inlets, one of the Gulf Coast’s most desirable boating communities. Situated on a premium canal-front lot with 75 feet of protected freshwater frontage, this beautifully updated Key West–style ranch offers high elevation, storm resilience, and low-maintenance waterfront living. Importantly, this home has never flooded during recent storms, offering the peace of mind today’s waterfront buyers demand. Located on a freshwater lock system, the protected canal provides calm waters and controlled levels — ideal for boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Freshwater conditions are also easier on vessels, and I/O engines are exceptionally well cared for in this environment. Even better, seawall maintenance is covered by the HOA, adding long-term value and reduced ownership costs. The private dock features shore power and water hookup, with lock access leading toward the Manatee River. Inside, soaring ceilings and abundant natural light highlight the open-concept layout. The updated chef’s kitchen showcases quartz countertops, white cabinetry, tile backsplash, 2024 stainless appliances, gas range, and a bright breakfast nook. The split floor plan offers privacy, anchored by a spacious primary suite with pool and water views, dual custom closets, and a remodeled spa-style bath. Four sets of sliders open to a screened resort-style lanai, where a sparkling pool with new pavers overlooks serene canal views — designed for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. This home offers extensive storm-ready and energy-efficient upgrades, including a 2018 roof with radiant barrier for improved insulation, impact-rated windows (2023) for added security and protection, a Lennox HVAC system, and a Rinnai tankless water heater (2020). Outdoor improvements include new paver driveway, patio, and pool deck (2025), creating a low-maintenance, luxury exterior finish. Additional enhancements include a fully fenced backyard (2025), a newly added third full bath, EV charging outlet, and electric attic lift and stairs for convenient storage access. These modern mechanical and structural updates provide true move-in ready waterfront living with updated infrastructure and long-term peace of mind. Residents enjoy low HOA fees, no CDD, low-cost flood insurance, tennis courts, waterfront park, kayak launch, and nature trails. Never flooded. High elevation. HOA-maintained seawalls. Protected freshwater boating. Move-in ready waterfront living in one of the area’s premier communities.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,433
Sqft
0.23 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1998
Year built
One
Levels
$386
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$6,526 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$6,526/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−5%
$/sqft vs RIVERDALE REV
$386 vs $376
Days on market
282 vs 53 typical
Where $386/sqft sits among the 12 homes for sale in RIVERDALE REV
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Braden River East
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Braden River East — neighborhood snapshot
Population
7,295
Median age
52
Median income
$86,737
Median home value
$379,666
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
686
For the school run
Manatee County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Bradenton market
$410K → $424K
Bradenton median sold, yr/yr
95.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
6 of 12
RIVERDALE REV have cut their price
Median sold price, Bradenton, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 161% above the BRADENTON 34208 median. See the full Bradenton market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 4612 BARRACUDA DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Nov ’25$830,000
4604 BLUE MARLIN DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,416 sqft · $344/sqft · 163 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$745,000
4116 4TH AVENUE NE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,388 sqft · $312/sqft · 260 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$800,000
4735 HALYARD DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,482 sqft · $322/sqft · 33 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Dan Schriver
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 4612 BARRACUDA DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 4612 BARRACUDA DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
4612 BARRACUDA DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 4612 BARRACUDA DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $6,526/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $131/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 4612 BARRACUDA DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $131 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 4612 BARRACUDA DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $9,721. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 4612 BARRACUDA DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Bradenton?+
At $940,000, this home is listed about 138% above the Bradenton median of $395,740. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 4612 BARRACUDA DRIVE?+
William H. Bashaw Elementary (elementary), Carlos E. Haile Middle School (middle), Braden River High School (high) — Manatee County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$940,000 runs 161% above the BRADENTON 34208 median — but at 2,433 sqft it's also 53% larger than the typical Bradenton listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
282 days on market against a Bradenton median of 53 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $999,000, now $940,000 — a $59K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA LLC · Tara Veprovsky. MLS #TB8437811.
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