Perico Bay Club

Independent Assessment

There is a genuine, unresolved conflict on Perico Bay Club's total home count: one source describes 'official community materials' citing 695 homes across 17 homeowner and condominium associations, while other sources describe 422 attached and condominium homes. Which figure is current, and whether they reflect different counting methodologies (e.g., total platted units versus currently built units, or the core Perico Bay Club versus an adjacent but related development), could not be determined; buyers should treat both figures as approximate pending direct confirmation. The community's waterfront location and marina access are well corroborated and are its clearest genuine differentiators in the Bradenton 55+ market.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who specifically want a genuinely age-restricted 55+ community with real waterfront access — Palma Sola Bay, the Intracoastal Waterway, a private marina, and proximity to Anna Maria Island's Gulf beaches — are the best fit here, particularly those comfortable with an established 1980s construction vintage.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Perico Bay Club was built primarily between 1985 and 1987, organized into ten distinct neighborhoods across roughly 300 acres. The original developer could not be independently confirmed from a primary source, and conflicting total home-count figures (422 versus 695) across sources remain unreconciled.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported pricing runs roughly $339,900 to $650,000, reflecting the community's genuine waterfront and Intracoastal-adjacent positioning relative to inland Bradenton 55+ options. Buyers should pull current comparable sales for the specific building and neighborhood within Perico Bay Club they're considering.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Perico Bay Club is fully built out and resale-only. Buyers should have any home inspected for roof condition, system age, and hurricane-related wear given the waterfront exposure and the community's 1980s-era core construction.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Manatee County real estate tax; buyers should confirm the current rate and assessed value directly with the Manatee County Property Appraiser. Nothing in the sources reviewed confirmed whether a CDD assessment applies to any part of the community. Given the waterfront location and 1980s construction vintage, insurance underwriting — particularly windstorm and flood coverage — should be scrutinized closely; confirm the specific flood zone and get a current insurance quote before making an offer.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Perico Bay Club's defining lifestyle feature is genuine waterfront access — the private marina and boat slips give residents direct water access that most Bradenton-area 55+ communities lack, and the 13-lake layout across ten neighborhoods creates a consistently scenic setting. The social calendar is described as full and active, typical of an established, large-scale 55+ community.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Perico Bay Club sits on Perico Island in West Bradenton, directly on Palma Sola Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, roughly three miles from the Gulf of Mexico and about 20 miles from downtown Sarasota. The Anna Maria Island causeway and its Gulf beaches are a short drive across the Cortez Bridge.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Perico Bay Club is consistently and independently reported across multiple directories as a community built for adults 55 and older, and no source suggesting otherwise was found. 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 relevant sub-association before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

At roughly 39–41 years old as of the last update (for the core 1985–1987 construction), homes here require careful inspection of roof age and major systems, with particular attention to hurricane-related coastal exposure given the Perico Island waterfront location. An unresolved discrepancy in the total home count was found, and whether a CDD assessment applies could not be confirmed, so buyers should independently verify both directly with the HOA and county records before purchasing.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Bradenton, Perico Bay Club is most often compared with Mirabella for buyers weighing a larger, older, waterfront-oriented 55+ community against a smaller, newer, sustainability-focused one. Perico Bay Club's differentiators are its Perico Island waterfront location, private marina, and larger scale; Mirabella's are its more recent (2015–2020) construction and LEED-Platinum build quality.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available homes by neighborhood and association, recent comparable sales, and the specific building's current HOA fee schedule.

How many homes are in Perico Bay Club?

Sources conflict — one description cites approximately 422 attached/condo homes, while another cites approximately 695 homes across 17 associations. The discrepancy remains unresolved; buyers should confirm the current total directly with the community's management.

Is Perico Bay Club age-restricted?

Yes — Perico Bay Club is consistently reported across independent sources as a community built for adults 55 and older. The recorded HOPA deed language was not independently pulled, so buyers should confirm current certification directly with the relevant association.

Does Perico Bay Club have water access?

Yes — it sits on Perico Island directly on Palma Sola Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, with a private marina and boat slips, roughly three miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

Is there a CDD fee?

Not independently confirmed. Buyers should verify directly with Manatee County records and the specific parcel's tax bill.