26 TIDY ISLAND BOULEVARD, BRADENTON, FL, 34210
Active145 days on marketListed Mar 13, 2026MLS #A4684824
About this home
26 TIDY ISLAND BOULEVARD
Experience the ultimate in luxury waterfront living in this stunning property located on Tidy Island, a private gated community serenely situated along Sarasota Bay. Totally updated throughout, this bayside gem showcases fabulous views of Longboat Key and Downtown Sarasota while exemplifying the best in quality craftsmanship and attention to detail in the recent interior redesign. The grand entrance welcomes you into a light-filled interior with soaring vaulted ceilings, private elevator and dramatic wood-burning fireplace. Gleaming Brazilian hardwood floors have been installed throughout, along with custom window treatments, upgraded LED lighting and fresh interior paint in every room. With a feeling of comfortable sophistication, the home’s main living areas flow seamlessly providing the perfect backdrop for gracious entertaining, with both a formal Dining area with Chandelier and seating for eight, and an elegant Living Room with fireplace and wide Bay views. Infused with warmth and color, the Family Room features a built-in Bar Cabinet with sustainable cabinetry, wine fridge and Blanco sink. The sleek re-designed European-style Kitchen is sure to please the most discerning homebuyer with the casual Dining Alcove’s plush banquet seating, sustainable Stevenswood cabinetry, built-in appliance garage and convenient Coffee Station. High-end upgrades include black stainless KitchenAid appliances, French door refrigerator and Blanco sink. The primary Bedroom Suite features a new bath with HansGrohe fixtures, CoreTec flooring, make-up vanity and custom closet systems. With a wall of built-in cabinets the Loft area offers a quiet spot for a Den or Home Office but could also serve as a Yoga retreat, exercise studio or additional guest quarters. Head outdoors and enjoy Florida’s beautiful weather on either the Upper Lanai, with its hurricane-resistant glass and stainless steel railing or relax comfortably on the Ground-level Patio which has been transformed to a great spot for entertaining with Italian porcelain tile pavers and fine mesh screen enclosure. A unique low-density enclave of stately waterfront properties, Tidy Island is perfectly positioned amidst manicured grounds and 240 acres of unspoiled preserve and natural shoreline. Resort-style amenities include two sparkling swimming Pools, a residents Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Tennis Courts and miles of walking trails. The community has frequent opportunities for social events and provides full-time Management and maintenance Services as well as a manned Guard Gate. All life’s conveniences can be found surrounding Tidy Island including Dining, shopping, schools and Healthcare. The community is less than an hour’s drive to regional International Airports and locally is within just minutes of the area’s famed Gulf Beaches on Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
3,218
Sqft
0.15 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1984
Year built
Three Or More
Levels
$365
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$8,244 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$8,244/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Bradenton actives
$365 vs $246
Days on market
145 vs 55 typical
Where $365/sqft sits among the 400 Bradenton actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Bradenton
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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BRADENTON 34210 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
17,301
Median age
56.3
Median income
$64,306
Median home value
$279,500
Avg household
2.09
Households w/ children
1,160
For the school run
Manatee County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Bradenton market
$395K → $420K
Bradenton median sold, yr/yr
95.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
213 of 400
Bradenton actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Bradenton, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 488% above the BRADENTON 34210 median. See the full Bradenton market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 26 TIDY ISLAND BOULEVARD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Nov ’25$500,000
30 TIDY ISLAND BOULEVARD · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,541 sqft · $197/sqft · 244 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$860,000
16 TIDY ISLAND BOULEVARD UNIT 16 · same community
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,110 sqft · $209/sqft · 214 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$709,990
7611 ADDISON
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,030 sqft · $234/sqft · 0 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Eric Chery
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 26 TIDY ISLAND BOULEVARD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 26 TIDY ISLAND BOULEVARD — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
26 TIDY ISLAND BOULEVARD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 26 TIDY ISLAND BOULEVARD?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $8,244/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 26 TIDY ISLAND BOULEVARD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $15,632. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 26 TIDY ISLAND BOULEVARD?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Bradenton?+
At $1,175,000, this home is listed about 201% above the Bradenton median of $389,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 26 TIDY ISLAND BOULEVARD?+
Sea Breeze Elementary School (elementary), W. D. Sugg Middle School (middle), Bayshore High School (high) — Manatee County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$1,175,000 runs 488% above the BRADENTON 34210 median — but at 3,218 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Bradenton listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
145 days on market against a Bradenton median of 55 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $1,350,000, now $1,175,000 — a $175K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of MATTHEW GUTHRIE AND ASSOCIATES REALTY LLC · Jordan Chancey, PA. MLS #A4684824.
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