Real estate trends come and go in the Southwest Florida housing market, and the current focus is on new homes. With a strong demand for properties that are either under construction or that have been recently completed, house hunters looking for bargains will certainly find them in neighborhoods such as Sabal Harbour in Bradenton.

Sabal Harbour is an elegant residential community located west of the Braden River and near the Peridia Country Club. Most of the properties at Sabal Harbour were completed around the year 2000; there are single-family residences and townhouses to choose from, and the prices are very attractive.

The cozier townhouses at Sabal Harbour have two bedrooms, a full bathroom and a guest bathroom; they measure a little over 1,080 square feet of interior space and can be found listed for less than $110K. Single-family homes with three or four bedrooms and two full bathrooms typically measure between 1,500 and 2,600 square feet, and they can be negotiated for less than $350K.

Pricing at Sabal Harbour varies in accordance to the location and the features of each home. Some properties are located right in front of a lake while others are discreetly tucked away near mature landscaped areas. Some residences feature swimming pools, cathedral ceilings, sliding doors, and Florida rooms.

Sabal Harbour is a gated community with reasonable homeowners’ association fees. The neighborhood amenities include a swimming pool, playground, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts. Residents of Sabal Harbour live only a few minutes away from golf courses, river marinas, public schools, and county parks. The affordable pricing and quality of life make this neighborhood an ideal community for young families.