Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
River Sound
An easy-living pocket of east Bradenton
River Sound sits in east Bradenton, part of the growing Braden River corridor in Manatee County that draws buyers who want a settled, everyday-Florida neighborhood without the coastal price tag. It's the kind of community where families lean on assigned schools like Braden River High and Carlos E. Haile Middle, and where nearby communities such as Braden River East and Heritage Harbour round out the area's suburban character. Downtown Tampa is roughly 49 minutes away and Tampa International Airport about 59, so you're connected without living in the middle of it all.
For buyers, the reality here is tight supply: there are no active listings in River Sound right now, so this is a neighborhood you watch and move on quickly. Over the last 12 months 16 homes sold at a median price of $344,000, with sellers collecting about 95% of asking on average. If you want in, it pays to have your financing lined up and an agent tracking new inventory in River Sound and neighboring pockets like Oneco and Bay Shore Gardens.
River Sound is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
16 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in River Sound
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the River Sound boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The River Sound market
16
Sold, last 12 months
$344,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
43 days
Median time to sell
River Sound vs Bradenton
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 17.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the River Sound boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools River Sound is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
456
Median age
39
Median income
$52,868
Median home value
$305,400
Beyond the listings
Living in River Sound
Appearance oriented
Top 3% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Appearance oriented
Top 4% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Active
Top 4% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Emotional
Top 4% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Beliefs
Top 5% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
On the calendar
Near River Sound
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Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This long-term installation showcases five exceptional examples of 17th-century Dutch painting, featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating por…
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As Earth Is To Sky
This exhibition showcases the second installment of a transformative collection of abstract and minimalist art, featuring works in wood, steel, copper, and bronze by reno…
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In the Flesh
In the Flesh: The Nude in Modern Japan is an intriguing exploration of the evolution of the nude as a transformative subject in Japanese art from the late 19th century to…
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In the Flesh: The Nude in Japanese Art
In the Flesh: The Nude in Modern Japan is an intriguing exploration of the evolution of the nude as a subject in Japanese art, from the late 19th century to the postwar p…
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The Evocative Lens
This exhibition showcases the evolution of art photography from its inception, featuring works from key figures such as Alfred Stieglitz, Clarence H. White, and Edward St…
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A Constant Sky
Andrea Carlson's first museum survey, A Constant Sky, showcases her mixed-media visual art that challenges colonial narratives through prismatic landscapes, intricate dra…
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Straight answers
River Sound FAQs
Is River Sound a good place to live?+
It's a practical, family-oriented neighborhood in east Bradenton with assigned schools including Braden River High and Carlos E. Haile Middle. You get suburban quiet near established communities like Heritage Harbour, with downtown Tampa about 49 minutes away when you need the city.
Is River Sound expensive?+
No — it's an accessible corner of the Bradenton market, with a median sold price of $344,000 over the last 12 months. That puts it below many of the area's coastal and gated communities while keeping you in a well-connected part of Manatee County.
What do homes cost in River Sound?+
Sixteen homes sold here in the past year at a median price of $344,000. There are no active listings at the moment, so pricing is best read from those recent sales rather than what's on the market today.
How is the market in River Sound?+
It's tight and turns over quietly — zero active listings right now, with 16 sales in the last 12 months. Sellers averaged about 95% of asking, so buyers should be ready to act when a home in River Sound or nearby Oneco hits the market.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and property tax figures aren't available for River Sound in the current data, and they can vary by home and section. Your agent can pull the exact monthly and annual costs on any Bradenton home before you make an offer.
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