2016 VIRGINIA DRIVE
BRADENTON, FL 34205
About this home
Historic Charm on a Rare Double Lot in Wares Creek Welcome home to this beautifully updated 1940s gem in Bradenton's coveted Wares Creek Historic District — where timeless character meets modern comfort, all set on a rare and desirable double lot. Step through the front door and feel the warmth of restored hardwood floors, original 6-over-1 windows, and classic plantation shutters throughout. The sun-drenched Florida Room welcomes you just off the living area — an ideal spot for a home office, reading nook, or quiet morning coffee. The spacious living room centers around a cozy fireplace and flows effortlessly into a generous dining room, made for gathering and entertaining. The fully remodeled kitchen is a showstopper: soft-close custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a gas range make this space as functional as it is beautiful. This home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, thoughtfully updated while preserving its historic soul. Outside, your private oasis awaits — thanks to the extra-large double-lot footprint, this backyard delivers space you won't find anywhere else nearby. Enjoy a fully fenced, expansive yard with a custom-lit TREX deck, storage shed, and automatic well irrigation. RV or boat owner? You'll love the 45-foot parking pad with 30-amp service, tucked safely behind a gated entry — and with no HOA, the possibilities are yours to shape. Major updates for total peace of mind include a new metal roof with new fascia, soffit, and gutters, a tankless water heater, full electrical rewire with updated panel, updated plumbing, and fresh interior paint. Ideally positioned just steps from Wares Creek — grab your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard — and only minutes from downtown Bradenton's restaurants, museums, the Riverwalk, and the weekly Farmer's Market. Rare space, timeless character, and modern peace of mind — homes like this on a double lot don't come around often. Schedule your showing today.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,584 sqft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Wood
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Stories
- 1
- Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s)
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 13,500 sqft (0.31 ac)
- Roof
- Metal
- Construction
- Frame
- Exterior
- Awning(s), Lighting, Rain Gutters, Storage
Parking
- Garage
- 1 space
Financial
- Annual tax
- $3,377 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $316/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1941
- Subdivision
- VIRGINIA PARK
- County
- Manatee
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Ballard Elementary
- Middle
- Martha B. King Middle
- High
- Manatee High
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- Today
- MLS #
- MFR800522760
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Rebecca Adams · KW COASTAL LIVING III
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Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 16 comparable sales within 4 miles of BRADENTON, FL. priced under RENA ValiQ.
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Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $2,661/mo
- Property tax
- $375/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
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Price historySample data
Reference timeline for $500,000. Live MLS history swaps in with the Stellar feed.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | Listing updated | $500,000 | — |
| 2026-06 | Price changed | $500,000 | −$10,000 |
| 2026-03 | Listed | $510,000 | — |
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Location
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