$455,525Average Value$255Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Bayfront living by IMG Academy in El Conquistador
El Conquistador is a collection of suburbs in a sought-after location on Sarasota Bay, south of Bradenton. The neighborhood is named for its main thoroughfare, El Conquistador Parkway. It features waterfront homes and properties with fairway views. “It’s a quieter part of town because it’s primarily residential,” says local Stephen Arters, a Realtor with Fine Properties. “It’s desirable because you have golf courses nearby and IMG Academy right there.” The world-famous IMG Academy campus stretches into El Conquistador, with its golf club headquartered on the community’s south side. Residents enjoy proximity to ample shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation with Downtown Bradenton and Bradenton Beach within a 10-mile drive.
Mediterranean homes in El Conquistador stand out with its grand design and oceanside locations.
Condos by the water in El Conquistador offer serene views and easy access to the bay.
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HOA-managed subdivisions with diverse property options
El Conquistador’s HOA-managed subdivisions – such as The Esplanade on the Bay, a gated community – were developed between 1970 and 2000. Prices begin with multifamily properties, from villas with fairway views to bayfront penthouses. Units located inland range from the high $100,000s to the mid $400,000s, and those along Sarasota Bay range from the high $400,000s to the mid $800,000s. Single-family properties, which range from quaint, single-story Spanish Revivals to contemporary, multi-floor estates, typically list between the high $500,000s and $1 million. Luxury properties facing the bay range from just over $1 million to almost $5 million. El Conquistador is a coastal community, so it’s more vulnerable to extreme weather like hurricanes. Flood insurance will be required to obtain federal mortgages for most properties in the neighborhood.
A sign directs El Conquistador residents and guests where to park.
An aerial view of a pool surrounded by homes in El Conquistador.
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Strong public schools and top-rated IMG Academy
El Conquistador is served by the School District of Manatee County. Kinnan Elementary and Braden River Middle earn B grades on Niche. Braden River High gets a B-plus and has several college-preparatory programs called academies. These programs focus on career fields like health technology, communication, international studies, engineering, the arts and more. IMG Academy, graded A-plus, is the No. 1 Best Private High School in Manatee County on Niche. The boarding school, for Grades 6 through 12, is renowned for training student-athletes with state-of-the-art-facilities across a 600-acre campus. It’s recognized around the world for its premier summer sports camps, training young athletes to excel.
Niche gives Braden River Middle School an overall grade of a B.
Braden River High School’s football field near El Conquistador hosts games and practices.
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Nearby golf courses, Bradenton Tennis Center, bay access and G.T. Bray Park
IMG Academy Golf Club straddles El Conquistador Parkway. The 18-hole course is across the road from the clubhouse. The clubhouse features a waterfront restaurant and shares a parking lot with Bradenton Tennis Center, home to 15 tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts. Manatee Golf Course has another 18-hole layout about 5 miles away. The next-door community of Bayshore Gardens has a private marina by its clubhouse, about 2 miles away, where non-residents can pay to put their boats in the water. Behind the clubhouse, there’s a small beach where visitors can observe wildlife and launch small watercraft like kayaks and canoes. G.T. Bray Park is a more traditional hub for recreation, complete with several athletic fields and a playground just over 5 miles away.
Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Club is a golfer's paradise.
Golfing is a great way to pass the time in El Conquistador.
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Conveniences and essentials on Cortez Road and the Tamiami Trail
El Conquistador is only a couple of miles south of Cortez Road. Necessities like banks, grocery stores and doctors’ offices line the commercial corridor. Fast-casual and big-box chains, from Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and Culver’s to Walmart and Hobby Lobby, are also on the road. Popular local eateries like Anna Maria Oyster Bar and Mean Deans Local Kitchen are within a short drive along U.S. Route 41, also known as the Tamiami Trail.
Patrons dine in at one of the many local eateries in El Conquistador.
Travelers use Cortez Road to get to many stores and restaurants.
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Central to the Tamiami Trail, the airport and medical facilities
Tamiami Trail is an almost 300-mile highway that runs from Tampa to Miami, accessible just 2 miles from El Conquistador. It’s also a direct route to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, about 5 miles away. The closest emergency room is roughly 2 miles east, and the nearest major hospital, HCA Florida Blake Hospital, is around 5 miles north. Public transportation is limited in this neighborhood, and the nearest Manatee County Area Transit bus stop is right outside the State College of Florida’s Bradenton campus, within a mile of the community.
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Parks in this Area
G.T. Bray Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Bradenton Riverwalk
Boating
Fishing
Trails
Transit
Airport
Sarasota/Bradenton International
12 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
El Conquistador
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
El Conquistador Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in El Conquistador, Bayshore Gardens sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in El Conquistador, Bayshore Gardens over the last 12 months is $285,000.
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Welcome to this beautifully renovated and fully furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo located on the second floor of a secure, elevator-equipped Building C in the highly desirable IMG/El Conquistador Country Club area. This spacious split floor plan unit offers a comfortable layout featuring two bedrooms, including one with an en-suite bath, a guest bathroom, and a screened-in patio overlooking the
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,455
Median Age
60
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
11.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
43.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,144
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,695
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.4%
Advanced Degrees
13.6%
% Population in Labor Force
43%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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