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Bradenton · Golf · Gated · Resort style

River Strand in Bradenton

River Strand is a gated golf and country club community inside Heritage Harbour in Bradenton, built around a 27-hole Arthur Hills course with tennis, pickleball and resort pools.

At a glance

River Strand at a glance

A gated golf and country club community in Heritage Harbour with a 27-hole Arthur Hills course, racquet courts, and a full club calendar, minutes from State Road 64 and I-75.

Lifestyle
Golf, Gated, Resort style

Homes: single-family, condos, and townhomes, built 2006 to 2017, gated. From the homes for sale and the community guide, as of October 11, 2026.

Amenities

  • Gated
  • Golf
  • Clubhouse
  • Resort pool
  • Fitness center
  • Tennis
  • Pickleball
  • Restaurant

The area

Living in River Strand

Overview of River Strand

Gated
Yes, gated golf and country club community
Golf
27 holes designed by Arthur Hills: Sanctuary, Estuary, Tributary
Homes
1,299 golf-deeded homes and 571 social-membership homes
Home types
Condos, coach homes, and single-family homes
Built
2006 to 2017 by Lennar
Listed prices (Sep 25, 2026)
$224,900 to $739,500, median $418,200
School district
School District of Manatee County

About River Strand in Bradenton

  • Clubhouse and pool sit between the 18th and 27th greens
  • Nine Har-Tru tennis courts and nine pickleball courts
  • Dining at The Strand and poolside at The Terrace
  • Fitness classes, social clubs, themed dinners, and live entertainment

River Strand is a resale community, with a mix of condominiums and single-family homes. Golf membership comes with golf-deeded homes and social membership with the others, and both are collected through quarterly HOA fees, so confirm which membership a home carries before you make an offer. River Strand is part of Heritage Harbour, which has CDD districts, so confirm any CDD assessments on a specific home as well. Contact Janelle Mertins for River Strand listings or a tour.

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Schools near River Strand

Assigned schools depend on the address; confirm with the school district. Florida school grades from the Department of Education (opens in a new tab)

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Restaurants near River Strand

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Things to do near River Strand

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Parks and outdoors near River Strand

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Shopping near River Strand

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Health care near River Strand

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Getting around near River Strand

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River Strand homes for sale: the market in September 2026

On September 25, 2026, 16 homes were listed for sale in River Strand (11 condos and 5 single-family homes). They ranged from $224,900 to $739,500, with a median list price of $418,200, about $257 per square foot. 3 were already pending or under contract.

Wondering what homes in River Strand in Bradenton are really selling for? Janelle will tell you straight. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

What to know before you buy in River Strand

  • What the HOA and any CDD fees are, what they cover, and whether a transfer fee applies at closing
  • Whether a club membership comes with the home, is optional, or has a waiting list, and what it costs each year
  • Rental and lease rules, if you may rent the home out
  • Drive times at the hours you would really travel, to work, to SRQ, and to the beaches

Buying in River Strand? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

River Strand FAQ

Is River Strand gated?

Yes. River Strand is a gated golf and country club community inside Heritage Harbour, with its clubhouse and pool set between the 18th and 27th greens.

Is golf membership included with a River Strand home?

It depends on the home. River Strand has 1,299 golf-deeded homes with golf membership and 571 homes with a social membership, with fees collected through quarterly HOA dues. Confirm which membership a home carries before you buy.

What types of homes are in River Strand?

River Strand has condominiums and coach homes plus single-family homes in Classic, Executive and Estate categories, built by Lennar from 2006 to 2017.

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Climate

Weather, month by month

Average high and low in °F, and rain in inches, for each month.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

  1. Janhigh 72.5°low 52.3°2.8 in
  2. Febhigh 74.9°low 54.6°1.9 in
  3. Marhigh 78.2°low 58.1°2.9 in
  4. Aprhigh 82.5°low 62.7°2.5 in
  5. Mayhigh 87.5°low 68.2°2.6 in
  6. Junhigh 90.0°low 73.6°7.1 in
  7. Julhigh 91.1°low 75.2°7.4 in
  8. Aughigh 91.5°low 75.3°9.1 in
  9. Sephigh 90.2°low 74.1°6.0 in
  10. Octhigh 86.3°low 68.3°2.8 in
  11. Novhigh 80.0°low 60.1°1.8 in
  12. Dechigh 75.2°low 55.2°2.3 in

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (NOAA National Hurricane Center, https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/); June through September is the rainy season, with most afternoons bringing a short thunderstorm.

NOAA climate normals, 1991 to 2020, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals), as reproduced in the Sarasota, Florida climate table (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarasota,_Florida); read 2026-10-04.

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