$359,000
UNDER CONTRACT $21K PRICE DROP

6509 Candlestick Dr Bradenton, FL 34212

River Strand Neighborhood

Estimated payment $2,983/month

Total Views 142,630
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,541 Sq Ft
$233 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Pond View
  • Freedom Elementary School Rated A-
  • Gated Community
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

Under contract-accepting backup offers. MOVE-IN READY. Welcome to your easy living in Florida. This beautifully UPDATED maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Villa with an OFFICE/DEN and a 2-car garage offering style, and unbeatable value. SELLER Incentive: 12 Months of Villa I HOA ONLY prepaid at closing. Not to include any other HOA or CDD Fees. Step inside and be greeted by a spacious, OPEN-CONCEPT layout ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The living and dining areas flow effortlessly, while the kitchen features a nice breakfast bar. The Kitchen countertops have been updated with an ELEGANT GRANITE, and the cabinets were all PAINTED a GORGEOUS WHITE COLOR. Enjoy serene views of the pond, and nature from your patio and master bedroom. Additional Highlights include BUILT-IN CUSTOM CABINETS in both Bedrooms, laundry room, office/den room , ceramic flooring in all rooms, NO Carpet !!! Ceiling fans throughout the home, sliding glass doors for refreshing cross-breezes, laundry room with full-size washer & dryer with extra storage, Garage upgrades include painted flooring, and added storage. Located on the Sanctuary side of River Strand, you'll enjoy access to one of the largest community pools, a fitness center, hot tub, meeting room with kitchen, plus pickleball and basketball courts. As a social membership home, you'll have full access to all resort amenities - including the main clubhouse, on-site restaurant, Tiki bar & grill, resistance pool, tennis courts and more. Golf lovers can take advantage of the 27-hole championship course designed by Arthur Hills with pay-as-you-play access. HOA includes lawn & sprinkler maintenance, Spectrum cable & high-speed internet for added convenience and savings. Located near the new Bradenton Market Place with Costco, Target, HomeGoods, ALDI, restaurants, and more! Easy access to I-75, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Tampa, St. Pete, and Gulf Coast beaches. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of PARADISE. Schedule your SHOWING today!

Listing Agent

Denise Steffel

THE STEFFEL REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC Brokerage Phone: 941-253-6075 License #3544643 Listed on: 01/21/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,002

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 5,245 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned PDMU

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Secured Garage or Parking

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,541 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Shelving
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sliding Doors
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Pond Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Brick
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Private Mailbox

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot
  • Property is near golf course

Schools

  • Freedom Elementary School
  • Carlos E. Haile Middle School
  • Braden River High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Reclaimed Water Irrigation System

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include 24-Hour Guard, cable TV, common area taxes, pool, escrow reserves fund, fidelity bond, internet, ground maintenance, management, pest control
  • $127 Other Monthly Fees
  • River Strand Sheila Bryan Association, Phone Number (941) 932-8663
  • Visit Association Website
  • Heritage Harbour Inframark Association, Phone Number (281) 870-0585
  • River Strand Community
  • River Strand Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to allowable golf cart usage in the community
  • Community features wheelchair access

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Dog Park

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,002

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

5,245 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$544 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Guard - 24 Hour, Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pest Control
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Villa
  • Architectural Style: Florida
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1541
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Building Area Total: 2155
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5245
  • Status: Pending
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 200.21
  • Escrow City: Lakewood Ranch
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: Enterprise Circle Suite 100
  • Minimum Lease: 1 Month
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 232.97
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Other Fees Amount: 380
  • Amenities Additional Fees: Resident of the Villa can play golf however it is pay-as-you-play. Review all HOA guidelines for all rules and any restrictions.
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_DockYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 941-253-6075
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Special Features: 4224

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Spa Yn: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office
  • Living Area Meters: 143.16

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Tile
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View: Pond
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12081C0190E

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Wheelchair Access, Street Lights
  • Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Pickleball Court(s), Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Wheelchair Access
  • Association Fee: 1563.43
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: River Strand Sheila Bryan
  • Phone: 941-932-8663
  • Association: Yes
  • Security: Gated Community, Secured Garage/Parking, Smoke Detector(s), Touchless Entry
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee: 70
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Heritage Harbour - Inframark
  • Association Phone #2: 281-870-0585
  • Association 2 YN: 1
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Pet Restrictions: Review HOA guidelines for any restrictions
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Condo Land Included YN: 0
  • Association Email: sbryant@riverstrandgolf.com
  • Association URL: riverstrandgolf.com

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 8053.72
  • Total Monthly Fees: 671.14
  • Other Fees Term: Quarterly
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 521.14

Schools

  • Elementary School: Freedom Elementary
  • High School: Braden River High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Carlos E. Haile Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PDMU
  • Parcel Number: 1101813009
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: FloodZone, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Paved
  • Flood Zone Code: AE

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Review HOA guidelines for all rules and restrictions.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6002.02
  • Tax Block: NA
  • Tax Book Number: 56 67
  • Tax Lot: 96
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 806

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: Notification is of a new lease agreement is required to River Strand HOA. Transfer fee is optional.

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Home Values in the Area

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Average Home Value in this Area

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,002 $336,733 -- --
2024 $5,708 $366,617 $40,800 $325,817
2023 $5,506 $353,061 $40,800 $312,261
2022 $4,941 $293,589 $40,000 $253,589
2021 $4,282 $229,994 $40,000 $189,994
2020 $4,403 $224,280 $40,000 $184,280
2019 $3,639 $210,766 $0 $0
2018 $3,616 $206,836 $0 $0
2017 $3,426 $202,582 $0 $0
2016 $4,032 $199,681 $0 $0
2015 $760 $183,867 $0 $0
2014 $760 $35,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/02/2026 06/02/26 Price Changed $359,000 -2.9% $233 / Sq Ft
02/25/2026 02/25/26 Price Changed $369,900 -1.0% $240 / Sq Ft
01/30/2026 01/30/26 Price Changed $373,500 -1.7% $242 / Sq Ft
01/21/2026 01/21/26 For Sale $380,000 +58.3% $247 / Sq Ft
06/14/2019 06/14/19 Sold $240,000 0.0% $156 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/02/2019 05/02/19 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2019 04/12/19 For Sale $239,900 -- $156 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $240,000 Title Alliance Of Gulf Coast
Special Warranty Deed $220,200 North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

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Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4679339

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APN: 11018-1300-9

Florida Manatee County Bradenton 34212 River Strand

6509 Candlestick Dr, Bradenton, FL

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