4430 FERN DRIVE
BRADENTON, FL 34208
About this home
Virtually staged. Welcome home to relaxed, low-maintenance living in the highly sought-after 55+ community of Fernwood! This inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features an attached 2-car garage and key modern upgrades for maximum peace of mind, including impact windows and a new A/C installed in 2020. Inside, you will find a bright layout complemented by an upgraded kitchen, making daily living and entertaining a complete breeze. Enter into a spacious floor plan and immediately you are drawn to the pond view in the family room. What a wonderful place to have your morning coffee watching nature entertain you. Place your barbeque grille just outside the lanai, just off the family room, and be absorbed into relaxation mode. After all, that's the whole point of 55+ living. Outside of the garage there is also an electrical hookup for auxiliary power backup. Living in Fernwood offers effortless, worry-free living, with HOA fees conveniently covering lawn maintenance and irrigation so you can spend less time on yard work and more time enjoying your day. For those seeking an active social lifestyle, an optional River Isles affiliate membership is available for just $180 per quarter, granting access to a sparkling community pool, a lively clubhouse, and a fully equipped fitness center. For you golfers, the River Isles executive golf course is just blocks away. Membership is $663.40 per year or pay by the round. Whether you are looking to downsize, retire in comfort, or secure a low-maintenance Florida retreat with extra storage space, this beautifully updated property provides the ultimate combination of quality, security, and active living.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,360 sqft
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Stories
- 1
- Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 5,720 sqft (0.13 ac)
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Block, Stucco
- Exterior
- Private Yard, Sliding Doors
Parking
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- Annual tax
- $2,027 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $249/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities…
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1996
- Subdivision
- FERNWOOD
- County
- Manatee
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1 day
- MLS #
- MFR800002858
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Bruce Sheetz · WAGNER REALTY
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 13 comparable sales within 2 miles of BRADENTON, FL. priced in line with RENA ValiQ.
Reference only. Estimates blend public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and the listing’s own metrics. Final price moves on diligence, terms and timing — RENA is your second read, not your agent.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $1,799/mo
- Property tax
- $254/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
Tax, insurance and HOA are editable estimates with Florida-typical defaults — Florida homeowners insurance in particular varies widely by location and elevation. Confirm exact figures with a lender and insurer.
Price historySample data
Reference timeline for $338,000. Live MLS history swaps in with the Stellar feed.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | Listing updated | $338,000 | — |
| 2026-05 | Price changed | $338,000 | — |
| 2026-04 | Listed | $338,000 | — |
NeighbourhoodSample data
Reference scores for BRADENTON, FL. Schools, mobility and amenities feed live data once the dedicated provider connection lands.
Location
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