Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Catalina
A quiet Bradenton pocket with room to breathe
1
Homes for sale
$575,000
Median list price
$287
Avg price / sqft
94
Median days on market
Catalina sits in the heart of Manatee County, the kind of settled Bradenton neighborhood where homes average a little over 2,000 square feet and buyers get real space without pushing into luxury territory. It's an easy fit for anyone drawn to the west-central Florida rhythm — Gulf-adjacent living, a manageable pace, and neighboring communities like Heritage Harbour and Braden River East filling out the surrounding area. Tampa is within reach when you need the big city, roughly 65 minutes to downtown and 69 to the airport.
The market here is thin and worth watching closely. There's just one active listing right now — a $575,000 home with waterfront and a pool — while the seven homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $385,000, so the current asking sits well above recent trades. Sellers have been getting about 97% of asking, but with a median 94 days on market, patience pays on both sides. If Catalina is tight, it's worth widening the search to nearby Oneco or the broader pool of Bradenton homes for sale.
Catalina is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$575,000 – $575K price range
2,006 sqft median home
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Catalina
Every active listing inside the Catalina boundary
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Browse Catalina
By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Catalina market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$385,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
38 days
Median time to sell
Catalina vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 38.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Catalina boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Catalina is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Catalina home
≈ $3,747/mo
$575,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
285
Median age
51
Median income
$106,786
Median home value
$464,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Catalina
Appearance oriented
All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Culture
Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Attitudes
Past Reflections
This population enjoys thinking about past historical events, including family genealogy, landmarks, and political affairs.
Appearance oriented
Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
Relationships
Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Catalina FAQs
Is Catalina a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established Bradenton neighborhood with generously sized homes — the median is around 2,006 square feet — and low turnover, which tends to signal residents who stay. Families are assigned to Ida M. Stewart Elementary, Martha B. King Middle, and Manatee High School, and nearby communities like Heritage Harbour round out the area's amenities.
Is Catalina expensive?+
It sits in the middle of the Bradenton market rather than the top. Homes sold over the past year at a median of $385,000, though the single current listing is priced higher at $575,000, which reflects its waterfront and pool. For comparison shopping, it helps to look across Bradenton homes for sale as well.
What do homes cost in Catalina?+
Recent sales closed at a median of $385,000, while the one active listing is asking $575,000 at roughly $287 per square foot for a 2,006-square-foot home. The gap between recent sold prices and today's asking is wide, so buyers should weigh what the current property offers against the neighborhood's recent trend.
How is the market in Catalina?+
It's a low-inventory market with just one home currently active and seven sales in the past twelve months. Homes take time to move — the median is 94 days — but sellers have averaged about 97% of their asking price, so well-priced listings still find buyers. If nothing here fits, nearby Oneco offers more options.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median HOA data isn't available for Catalina right now, so confirm any dues directly on a specific listing. Property taxes run about $6,089 per year at the median, a figure worth factoring into your monthly budget.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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