If you are looking for waterfront properties in the Southwest Florida housing market, you should make Manatee County your first choice; this is where you will find River Pointe in Bradenton.

River Pointe is located on the banks of the Manatee and Braden rivers, just east of I-75 and north of the Manatee Avenue bridge. This neighborhood saw its early residential development in the late 1960s, and thus house hunters may still be able to find Florida ranch-style homes on spacious lots. All properties at River Pointe enjoy waterfront views; some homes have their own private dock space while others face canals and lakes.

Within River Pointe, home buyers will find a diversity of real estate, from modern single-family homes to maintenance-free townhouses and even waterfront mansions. The Hawk Island section of River Pointe is home to spectacular, million-dollar estates overlooking the Manatee River while Bella Sole is a neighborhood where homeowners do not have to worry about maintaining their properties.

In mid-2015, a three-bedroom and two-bathroom home built on 2,039 square feet of living space was listed for less than $240K, but prices will greatly vary on the type of property and its precise location within River Pointe. Aside from the early homes designed in the Florida ranch style, many properties feature Mediterranean-revival architecture as well as custom designs.

River Pointe is a paradise for boaters, anglers and nature lovers; as such, the neighborhood amenities include a fishing pier and community boat launch. A popular activity among River Pointe neighbors is to explore the area on a kayak or to launch the boat south on the Braden River towards Ward Lake, stopping at the riverfront pubs and restaurants along the way.

Being just minutes away from I-75 and Downtown Bradenton makes River Pointe very attractive to both families and single professionals; and, with Holmes Beach and Anna Maria Island less than 30 minutes away, this neighborhood also attract many seasonal residents.