According to an August 2018 report about the real estate situation in Southwest Florida, housing analysts believe that a price correction is taking place in this active market, and this is certainly good news for prospective buyers. The correction involves a greater number of listings selling under $500K, and this certainly fits the description of River Sound in Bradenton, a new and very attractive gated community.

National home builder Neal Communities started developing River Sound in 2009; completion took place around 2015, but all units had completely sold out by then. These days, a few River Sound listings become available each month, and they sell very quickly. As of November 2018, the price range at River Sound was between $240K and $335K for homes with two and three bedrooms; these are extremely reasonable prices considering everything that this neighborhood has to offer.

River Sound is located on the eastern side of the Braden River, just south of State Road 64, which takes you directly to Downtown Bradenton in less than 15 minutes. The architectural style of River Sound will make you feel as if you are living in a Key West neighborhood; some of the single-family residences even feature lake and river views. The floor plans selected by Neal Communities are stylish and comfortable; details such as Corian counter tops that look like just Italian marble but do not require maintenance are nice touches that make this community one of the best deals in Bradenton. Some of the homes also feature balconies and sun decks.

The delightful amenities that River Sound residents and their guests can enjoy include:

* A Heated Pool and Spa.

* Nature trails.

* A wooden boardwalk leading to a fishing pier on the riverfront.

* Dog park.

* Picnic area complete with summer kitchen.

At the nearby River’s Edge shopping center, you will find a large Publix supermarket along with a few restaurants. A Walmart Supercenter, Starbucks and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store are closer to I-75. Driving to the beaches of Anna Maria Island takes less than 30 minutes.