Mirabella

Independent Assessment

Mirabella's age-restricted 55+ status and its LEED-Platinum sustainability certification are both independently and consistently reported across multiple sources, including the builder's own project page, making this one of the more solidly verified facts . Current reported pricing ($475,000–$620,000) runs somewhat higher than the $400,000s–$500,000s range cited by some earlier sources, which likely reflects market appreciation rather than a factual error — buyers should confirm current pricing directly given the gap.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who specifically want a small, intimate, genuinely age-restricted 55+ community with a maintenance-free attached-home format and a sustainability-forward construction pedigree (LEED Platinum), rather than a large resort-style master-planned community, are the best fit here.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Mirabella was built by Pearl Homes, with construction beginning in 2015 and the community completing and closing out in early 2020. It comprises 160 LEED-Platinum-certified attached villas and townhomes, generally 2-bedroom-with-den floor plans with attached garages, covered lanais, and granite-countertop kitchens.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Recent reported pricing for Mirabella runs roughly $475,000 to $620,000, positioning it toward the upper-middle of the Bradenton 55+ market, reflecting both its newer construction (relative to many established Manatee County communities) and its sustainability-certified build quality. Buyers should request current comparable sales directly from a local agent given the gap between this figure and older secondary-source estimates.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Mirabella is fully built out and now resale-only, with the Pearl Homes builder warranty likely expired or expiring depending on the specific unit's completion date within the 2015–2020 build window. Buyers should confirm remaining warranty coverage, if any, for units completed toward the end of that window.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Manatee County real estate tax; buyers should confirm the current millage rate and assessed value directly with the Manatee County Property Appraiser. Nothing in the sources independently confirmed whether a CDD assessment applies; given Mirabella's infill location in an established part of West Bradenton rather than a newer master-planned corridor, a CDD is less likely but should still be verified on the specific property's tax bill. Given the 2015–2020 construction vintage and LEED-Platinum build quality, insurance underwriting should be relatively favorable compared with older Bradenton communities, but buyers should still obtain a current quote.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Mirabella's defining lifestyle feature is its maintenance-free, sustainability-forward design — LEED-Platinum certification across all 160 homes is unusual for a 55+ community of this size in the Sarasota-Manatee market, and the HOA's coverage of exterior building maintenance gives residents a genuine lock-and-leave lifestyle. As a smaller, single-HOA community, the social atmosphere is more intimate than large master-planned developments, without an extensive activities-programming calendar.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Mirabella sits in West Bradenton, giving residents access to the Manatee River corridor, downtown Bradenton's Riverwalk district, Anna Maria Island beaches, and Bradenton's spring-training baseball scene (the Pittsburgh Pirates' LECOM Park).

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Mirabella is consistently and independently reported across multiple sources, including its builder, as an age-restricted 55+ community, and nothing in the sources suggests otherwise. The recorded HOPA deed language and the HOA's occupancy-verification policy were not independently obtained. Buyers should confirm current HOPA certification and occupancy compliance directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

At only 160 homes, Mirabella does not offer the scale of amenities or activities programming found in larger master-planned 55+ communities in this market — buyers who want a golf course, multiple pools, or a large clubhouse with extensive programming should look elsewhere. Because the community is a relatively small, single-HOA structure without the buffer of a much larger membership base, buyers should pay particular attention to the HOA's reserve-fund adequacy for a fully attached-home community where the HOA is responsible for all exterior and building maintenance.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Bradenton, Mirabella is most often compared with Perico Bay Club for buyers weighing a small, newer, sustainability-focused attached-home community against a larger, older, waterfront-oriented 55+ community. Mirabella's differentiators are its LEED-Platinum construction and more recent build date; Perico Bay Club's are its Perico Island waterfront location and larger scale.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available homes, recent comparable sales, and the HOA's current fee schedule and reserve status.

Is Mirabella age-restricted?

Yes — Mirabella is consistently reported across independent sources, including its builder, as an age-restricted 55+ community. The recorded HOPA deed language was not independently found, so buyers should confirm current certification directly with the HOA.

What makes Mirabella distinctive?

Its LEED-Platinum sustainable construction certification across all 160 homes — unusual for a 55+ community of this size in the Sarasota-Manatee market — combined with a maintenance-free attached-home format where the HOA covers exterior building maintenance.

Who built Mirabella?

Pearl Homes, with construction beginning in 2015 and the community completing and closing out in early 2020.

Does Mirabella have a CDD fee?

Not independently confirmed. Given its infill location in established West Bradenton, a CDD is less likely than in newer master-planned corridors, but buyers should verify on the specific property's tax bill.