House hunters interested in boating communities in Southwest Florida a few options to choose from, but only a few neighborhoods offer easy access to both the Manatee and Braden Rivers. In the 1990s, Centex Homes began construction of River Pointe Bradenton , a neighborhood where all homeowners can tie their boats close to their homes.

River Pointe, situated near the mouth of the Braden River branching off the larger Manatee River, is a picturesque neighborhood in Bradenton, Florida. The community is designed around saltwater canals and a lagoon, with most homes featuring private dock space. Even the few landlocked properties are adjacent to ponds and small lakes.

The predominant architectural style in River Pointe is Mediterranean, complementing the lush Florida vegetation that surrounds the homes. The neighborhood boasts manicured landscaping, maintained through an annual homeowners’ association fee. Residents enjoy shared amenities, including a neighborhood park, fishing pier, and kayak launch.

Homes in River Pointe typically offer three to four bedrooms, ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 square feet of interior space. Notably, the front yards and patios tend to be more spacious compared to other communities in Bradenton. Pricing varies based on the property’s specific location within River Pointe. Properties situated on canals closer to the Manatee River are generally larger and command higher prices. As of recent data, the median listing home price in River Pointe is approximately $937,500, with listings ranging from $435,000 to $5.9 million. Latest pricing at River Pointe Bradenton Florida will be found below if there is inventory.

Many homeowners at River Pointe are real estate investors who rent their properties to seasonal tenants. This neighborhood enjoys a great location; the River’s Edge shopping center is right outside the neighborhood, and the Prime Outlets of Ellenton are a short drive away, just across the Manatee River. It takes less than 15 minutes to reach Downtown Bradenton and another 10 to get to Holmes Beach, but most residents here like to take their boats to Anna Maria Island.