West Bradenton 3/2 Reconstruction Opportunity on a 0.26-Acre Lot

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath mixed concrete-block/wood-frame single-family home offers 1,647 heated sq ft, 2,199 total sq ft and an attached 1-car garage on an 11,280 sq ft lot. Built in 1956, the property has city water and sewer, no HOA, RSF-4.5 zoning and a Flood Zone X designation. The home is vacant. It is currently an unfinished shell with substantial roof and framing deterioration, no installed HVAC and incomplete interior systems. Complete permitted reconstruction will be required.

Repairs Needed

• Obtain structural engineering evaluation and permitted reconstruction plans
• Replace the roof, damaged trusses, framing, sheathing, fascia and soffits
• Remediate active water intrusion and evaluate concealed moisture damage
• Install ceilings, drywall, insulation, flooring, doors, trim and finishes
• Construct a complete kitchen and finish both bathrooms
• Install a complete HVAC system and associated ductwork
• Repair or replace plumbing lines, connections, fixtures and water heater
• Correct electrical deficiencies, exposed wiring, breakers, GFCIs and safety devices
• Replace damaged windows, exterior doors, siding and deteriorated wood
• Repair the garage structure, garage door, patio columns and exterior finishes
• Correct grading and drainage areas where water may collect
• Complete all permits, inspections and four-point requirements

Comparable Sales

1. 1411 29th St W – 3/2, 1,527 sq ft, built 1958, sold May 2026 for $369,000. Approximately 0.33 miles away and the strongest same-era non-pool comparison. Updated with stone counters, a 2019 roof, 2023 HVAC and 2024 water heater, but smaller with a smaller lot.
2. 3704 17th Ave W – 3/2, 1,755 sq ft, built 1962, sold June 2026 for $358,000. Approximately 0.20 miles away. Moderately updated with LVP flooring, bathroom improvements, paint, lighting and a 2020 HVAC system, but not finished to top-line renovated condition.
3. 2813 20th Ave W – 3/2, 1,724 sq ft, built 1974, sold April 2026 for $377,000. Approximately 0.51 miles away. No pool, with a new roof, stone counters, stainless appliances and a 1-car garage, but 18 years newer than the subject.
4. 2208 34th St W – 4/2, 1,710 sq ft, built 1977, sold March 2026 for $450,000. Approximately 0.49 miles away. Includes an additional bedroom, 2-car garage, extensive vehicle parking, 2018 roof and 2025 HVAC, making it an upper-end comparison.
5. 1410 35th St W – 4/2, 1,516 sq ft, built 1956, sold February 2026 for $475,000. Located directly across the street and identical in age. Completely renovated in 2023 with a new roof, windows and HVAC, plus a large pool, fourth bedroom and detached garage. This establishes the upper neighborhood ceiling but is superior to the subject’s proposed no-pool configuration.
6. 2001 32nd St W – 3/2, 1,771 sq ft, built 1957, sold March 2025 for $350,000. Approximately 0.40 miles away. Similar age and size with updated kitchen and bathrooms, fresh finishes and a fenced yard, but its older sale date makes it secondary support.

ARV & Rental Analysis

Estimated ARV: $360,000 to $385,000 +/-

Estimated Rent: $2,350 to $2,550 per month +/-