9000 Cortez Rd
Fully-Entitled Luxury Residential Development Site
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Located in Southwest Bradenton along Cortez Road, this offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire approximately 58 acres for a high-end luxury residential development project.
The property is fully-entitled for 148 units with Final Site Plan approval for 44 townhomes and 104 apartment-style condominiums. These units may be for rent or for sale. The townhomes average 2,400 square feet and include two covered parking spaces per unit and the condominiums average 1,100 square feet. The approved development features amenities such as a resort-style pool, grilling areas and a fire pit.
A standout feature of the property is nearly 3,000 feet of shoreline along Palma Sola Bay, situated within a dedicated nature preserve, which provides a tranquil environment for residents.
With prime frontage on Cortez Road, the site benefits from strong visibility and an average daily traffic count of approximately 30,500 vehicles. It is located less than three miles from Bradenton Beach and offers convenient access to US-41 (Tamiami Trail), IMG Academy and the site is a quick twenty-minute drive to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, which offers nonstop flights to 56 destinations as of May 2026.
Major retail centers in close proximity are the Paradise Bay Shopping Center, which features Marshalls, Home Goods, Starbucks and First Watch, along with the long-awaited SeaFlower development, which will include Publix, Whataburger, Dutch Bros Coffee, and Potbelly Sandwich Works, among other retailers and restaurants, a brewery, hotel and luxury apartments in Phase I.
The surrounding area is known for its recreational amenities, including the Bradenton Gulf Islands, nature preserves with kayaking, walking and biking trails, and several high-end golf courses, including Bradenton Country Club and Sara Bay Country Club.
Investment highlights
- Fully-entitled luxury residential development site with Final Site Plan approval for 148 units (for rent or for sale), including 44 townhomes and 104 apartment-style condominiums, situated on approximately 10 +/- upland acres with an additional 45 +/-acres of natural preserve area
- High-visibility location on Cortez Road with an average daily traffic count of 30,500 cars per day and located less than three miles from the world-renowned Gulf Beaches of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key
- Waterfront property offering potential views of Palma Sola Bay and the Gulf of America
- Located in a highly-desirable area just west of the long-awaited 1,200 Acre, SeaFlower mixed-use development which is set to include 4,000 residential units, 600 apartments, 250 hotel rooms, and 350,000 SF of office and retail space.
- Close proximity to premier recreational amenities, including the Bradenton Gulf Islands, nature preserves with kayaking, walking, and biking trails, and numerous high-end golf courses
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