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Property Description
Pretty in Pink & Packed with Personality! This Coastal Chic Cottage is bursting with character and charm. Nestled among many other equally unique cottages, Braden Castle Park was originally placed on the map in the 1920s when travel and leisure was all the rage. Many Americans took to the highways to explore new locations and headed South to escape their chilly Northern homes. In 1924, Braden Castle Park was incorporated as "The Camping Tourists of America", an affiliate of the Tin Can Tourists. Today, year-round and seasonal residents alike appreciate the community and all it has to offer. Boating, shuffleboard, fishing and a community hall are all available with low $400 annual HOA dues. Assigned boat slips are available for an additional $300 annually. 8 Desoto St E is masonry construction with an attached one car garage. Once you enter, you are captivated by the current owner's classic and artistic style - think vintage Barbie meets Lilly Pulitzer - with an Art Deco flair! Hardwood floors, plaster moldings, a decorative fireplace and arched openings are just a few of the historic characteristics that have been preserved. There is one ample sized main bedroom, a spacious hall closet, plus a small secondary room to provide a cozy respite for guests. It's hard to imagine all this home has to offer in a pint-sized package of 756 sqft of living area, and a 1,699 sqft lot! Best yet, there's very little to maintain. Most of the furnishings are included. A few housekeeping items regarding the HOA - this is a mandatory membership association. It is a 55+ community, no pets, and a three year wait for new residents to rent out their property (thereafter, one month minimum rent, no more than six times a year). This home stayed high & dry in the 2024 storms, no damage!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8 Desoto St E
General
- Sold For: $187,500
- HOA FEE: $33/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $2,369 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4652545
- Added to Site: 283 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 1 Month
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Decorative, Living Room
- Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Furnished
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Corridor Access, Inside, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Clubhouse, Optional Additional Fees, Shuffleboard Court, Storage
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Awning(s), Storage
- Deck/Patio: Front Porch, Patio
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Covered, Driveway, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street
Location
- Area: 34208 - Bradenton/Braden River
- County: Manatee
- Development Name: 34208 - Bradenton/Braden River
- Subdivision: BRADEN CASTLE PARK
- Driving Directions: From Manatee Ave E / SR64 turn North on 27th St E. Follow down past Braden Castle entry sign and the road becomes Seminole Dr. Follow along the lagoon and turn Right on Plaza St E, then Left on Braden Castle Dr. Turn Right on Desoto St E. #8 is on the Left. NO STREET PARKING! Park on driveway/patio. If not enough room, or more than one car, follow down to Manatee River and loop left to park on the grassy area.
- Direction Faces: East
Community
- Community Name: 34208 - Bradenton/Braden River
- Community Features: Boat Slip, Community Boat Ramp, Fishing, Marina, River, Water Access, Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK, Park
- Optional Amenities: Clubhouse, Optional Additional Fees, Shuffleboard Court, Storage
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Tina Blair
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Taxes, Manager
- Adult Community: Yes
- Management Type: Full Time
- Mgmt. Company: Full Time
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Other, Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Baseboard
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water District: MANATEE RIVER
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Coastal, Cottage, Custom, Florida, Historical, Key West, Other
- Architectural Style: Coastal, Cottage, Custom, Florida, Historical, Key West, Other
- Exterior Const.: Block, Concrete
- Roof: Membrane
- Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 796
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 796 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage
Lot Features
- Property View: City
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,699
- Lot Size: 1699
- Lot Dimensions: 39 x 44
- Frontage: Street Dead-End, Street Paved, Private Road
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Water Features
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Marina, River
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Name: MANATEE RIVER
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $400
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- Tax Amount: $2,369
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: Lot 51 Braden Castle Park
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 1137800007
- Property ID: 1137800007
Listed by Wagner Realty
Sold by Wagner Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 8 Desoto St E
School District:Manatee County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Manatee Elementary School, Bradenton, FL 1609 6th Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208 | PK-5 | 1 mi |
Martha B. King Middle School 600 75th Street Northwest, Bradenton, FL 34209 | 6-8 | 6.5 mi |
Manatee High School 902 33rd Street Court West, Bradenton, FL 34205 | 9-12 | 4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8 Desoto St E
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/27/2025
Sold
$187,500
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MLS
5/14/2025
Listed
$187,500
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
8 Desoto Street E, Bradenton, FL 34208 (MLS# A4652545) is a Single Family property that was sold at $187,500 on June 27, 2025. Want to learn more about 8 Desoto Street E? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bradenton? You can browse all Bradenton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

