With waterfront real estate in high demand and short supply across Southwest Florida, house hunters need to connect with the right listing agents in order to find neighborhoods such as Cypress Creek Estates in Bradenton. This gated community sits on the banks of the Manatee River, and most properties here enjoy river, canal or lake views. Cypress Creek has been around since the early 1980s, but not many people know about this unique neighborhood.

Cypress Creek is located just east of I-75 and across the river from the Ellenton Premium Outlets. This is a tucked-in community that offers lots of privacy and plenty of space. Most home sites at Cypress Creek take up at least one or more acres; only a few measure a half acre. The three and four-bedroom estates here are custom-built in the Mediterranean revival and Modernist architectural styles; homeowners in this community take pride in their elegant properties and their neighborhood.

In mid-2015, listings at Cypress Creek ranged from $265K to $1.2 million. The grander homes are located along the Manatee River; some even have their own private dock. The neighborhood is maintained through a homeowners’ association (HOA) that takes care of the fountains and numerous green areas. Thanks to efficient HOA management and pride in homeownership, all properties at Cypress Creek enjoy a substantial amount of curbside appeal.

Cypress Creek is excellent for house hunters who intend to raise a family. Children can play in the spacious green areas in this community, and they are picked up by public school buses right inside their neighborhood. Tom Bennett Park is within bike riding distance, which means that Cypress Creek neighbors are never far from picnics, beach volleyball, soccer, playgrounds, and nature trails. A Wal-Mart Supercenter and a Publix supermarket are just two minutes away, and getting to downtown Bradenton is a two-mile drive on State Road 64.