Welcome to 12 Lafayette Street in Braden Castle Park, a 1920s gem that has been a Florida snowbird’s dream for many years. This is a rare opportunity to restore a piece of local history and bring it back to its former grandeur. While the home experienced water intrusion in late 2024, the owners acted promptly to remove affected materials. Today, the property offers a true blank slate—ready for reimagination, restoration, and thoughtful updates to carry this historic bungalow confidently into its next 100 years. Nestled among many other equally unique cottages, Braden Castle Park was originally placed on the map in the 1920s when travel and leisure was all the rage. Many Americans took to the highways to explore new locations and headed South to escape their chilly Northern homes. In 1924, Braden Castle Park was incorporated as “The Camping Tourists of America”, an affiliate of the Tin Can Tourists. Today, year-round and seasonal residents alike appreciate the community and all it has to offer. Boating, shuffleboard, fishing and a community hall are all available with low $400 annual HOA dues. Assigned boat slips are available for an additional $300 annually. A few housekeeping items regarding the HOA - this is a mandatory membership association. It is a 55+ community, no pets, and a three year wait for new residents to rent out their property (thereafter, one month minimum rent, no more than six times a year).
Sold for $92,500
Zestimate®
$92,500
12 Lafayette St, Bradenton, FL 34208
1beds
790sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
2,439 Square Feet Lot
$92,500 Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$1,624 Estimated rent
Home value
$92,500
$86,000 - $100,000
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Listed by:
Maryann Lawler Garcia 941-587-4623,
WAGNER REALTY 941-761-3100
Bought with:
Katie Ferguson, 3583727
KW SUNCOAST
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4675044
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Florida Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x9
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x8
Den
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x7
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x6
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x11
Heating
- Central, Other, Partial
Cooling
- Central Air, Other, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Common Area, Inside
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,101
- Total interior livable area: 790 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden
- Waterfront features: Marina Access, Boat Ramp - Private, Fishing Pier
Lot
- Size: 2,439 Square Feet
- Features: Conservation Area, Drainage Canal, FloodZone, City Lot, Near Marina
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1139500001
- Zoning: R4
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Coastal,Cottage,Florida,Historical,Key West
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: BRADEN CASTLE PARK
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $33 monthly
- HOA name: Tina Blair
- HOA phone: 941-746-7700
Location
- Region: Bradenton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $115,640
- Annual tax amount: $1,707
- Date on market: 12/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 93 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Sold | $92,500-11.9%$117/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4675044 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Pending sale | $105,000$133/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4675044 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2026 | Price change | $105,000-4.5%$133/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4675044 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $110,000$139/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4675044 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,707 +5.2% | $80,815 +10% |
| 2024 | $1,623 +3.1% | $73,468 +10% |
| 2023 | $1,574 +8.2% | $66,789 +10% |
| 2022 | $1,455 +10.4% | $60,717 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,317 +22.3% | $55,197 +10% |
| 2020 | $1,077 +18.4% | $50,179 +10% |
| 2019 | $910 | $45,617 +0.3% |
| 2018 | $910 -0.8% | $45,499 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $917 +4.5% | $43,728 -2.2% |
| 2016 | $878 | $44,734 -3.9% |
| 2015 | $878 | $46,528 +7.3% |
| 2014 | $878 +1.9% | $43,370 +3% |
| 2013 | $861 +86017% | $42,107 -5.3% |
| 2012 | $1 | $44,472 -3.8% |
| 2011 | $1 | $46,240 -7.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $49,860 -11% |
| 2009 | $1,082 -4.9% | $56,048 -7.7% |
| 2008 | $1,138 -5.1% | $60,750 -4.5% |
| 2007 | $1,199 +2.8% | $63,634 +12.4% |
| 2006 | $1,167 +8.7% | $56,613 +11.6% |
| 2005 | $1,073 +8.4% | $50,739 +9.7% |
| 2004 | $990 +21.2% | $46,258 +20.5% |
| 2003 | $816 +4.7% | $38,403 +5.1% |
| 2002 | $780 +15% | $36,531 +11.7% |
| 2001 | $678 -2.6% | $32,700 -0.9% |
| 2000 | $696 | $32,998 |
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Neighborhood: 34208
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- 2/10Manatee Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Manatee High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 3.9 mi
- 4/10Martha B. King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.5 mi
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