Legends Bay is a new-construction community by Medallion Home in Bradenton, Manatee County priced from $800K to $2.9M. The community features offering single-family homes. Contact Barrett Henry for free buyer representation and current incentive details.
Legends Bay at a Glance
| Price Range | $800K – $2.9M |
| Status | Now Selling |
| Home Types | Single-Family Homes |
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About Legends Bay
Legends Bay is the kind of community where the price tag tells you everything about the buyer — and the buyer tells you everything about the vibe. This is a luxury enclave in Bradenton built by Medallion Home, and it carries itself accordingly. Drive through and you'll notice the lot sizes, the architectural variety, the way homes don't feel like they were stamped out of the same mold. The people who land here are typically professionals, retirees who have done well, or families relocating from higher cost markets who looked at what $1.2 million gets them here versus what it got them in Atlanta or Chicago and made a very easy decision. It's not a party neighborhood. It's not an active adult community either. It's quiet, well-kept, and the kind of place where neighbors know each other's names but aren't in each other's business. Golf course access, resort-style pool, cabanas, tennis — these aren't checkbox amenities. At this price point, people actually use them. Bradenton sits just west of I-75 in Manatee County, and Legends Bay benefits from that positioning in a real way. You're a short drive from Anna Maria Island and the beaches along the Gulf, which is a major reason people spend this kind of money in this particular county. Sarasota is south on US-41 or a quick hop down I-75, giving you access to the arts scene, restaurants, and Sarasota Memorial if healthcare matters to your decision. Tampa is roughly 45 to 50 minutes north via I-75 to I-275, putting you within reach of Tampa International Airport, downtown Tampa, and the employment corridor along the I-4 crossroads. Locally, you've got Lakewood Ranch just to the east if you need more retail, dining, or medical. The UTC Mall corridor is close enough for everyday errands, and Manatee Memorial and Blake Medical Center are both in the area for healthcare needs. On the practical side, Medallion Home is a regional Florida builder with a reputation for customization and quality finishes — they're not a national production builder cranking out homes on six-week cycles. Build timelines with Medallion tend to run longer than your D.R. Horton or Lennar experience, and that's partly because the product is more involved. At these price points, expect the process to feel more like a custom build than a spec purchase. With an $800K floor and a ceiling pushing $2.9 million, there's significant variance in what you'll get depending on lot, elevation, and options — so two homes in this community can feel like entirely different builds. Manatee County communities at this tier frequently carry CDDs in addition to HOA fees, and you'll want your agent to break those out clearly before you fall in love with a sticker price. Confirm current fee structures, what the HOA actually covers, and whether there's a remaining CDD balance tied to the lot before you sign anything.
New Homes From
$800K – $2.9M
Barrett's Take on Legends Bay
Here's my take on Legends Bay: this is one of the more serious luxury communities in Manatee County, and Medallion Home is genuinely one of the better semi-custom builders operating in Tampa Bay right now. They're not a production builder cranking out the same four floor plans on repeat — they give you real design flexibility, better standard finishes than most, and they'll actually work with you on customization in a way that D.R. Horton or Lennar simply won't. At $800K on the low end and pushing nearly $3M at the top, the buyers here aren't looking for a deal — they're looking for a home that feels like theirs. If that's you, Legends Bay delivers. The golf course access and resort-style amenities make sense at this price point, and the Bradenton waterfront area has genuinely appreciated well. The trade-off is that you're in Manatee County, not closer-in Hillsborough, so if your life revolves around Tampa proper, factor in the drive. On the negotiation side, Medallion isn't going to slash $100K off the price just because you asked nicely — that's not how they operate at this tier. What they will flex on is the design center. Upgrades, finishes, structural options — that's where deals get made with a semi-custom builder. Push for upgraded cabinet packages, outdoor living extensions, or flooring allowances rather than chasing a price reduction that isn't coming. Lot premiums here are real and worth paying attention to: waterfront and golf-view lots can add $100K to $300K or more depending on the specific homesite, so make sure you understand what you're actually buying before you fall in love with a number on a sign. HOA fees at a community with this amenity package won't be cheap — budget accordingly, and read the docs carefully on golf course access since "access" and "membership included" can mean very different things. Day-to-day, Bradenton sits between Sarasota to the south and Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Island to the west, which means you've got genuinely good beaches within 20-30 minutes. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is a quick shot — under 15 minutes depending on where exactly in the community you are — and if you work in Tampa, you're looking at 45 to 60 minutes up I-75 to get to the core of the metro. Closer employment hubs like Lakewood Ranch, the Manatee Memorial area, or Blake Medical Center are much more manageable. The neighborhood vibe leans toward established, quieter luxury — this isn't going to feel like a young families community, and it's not trying to be. If you want a well-built home with real personalization, good bones, and a lifestyle-oriented community in one of the nicer pockets of Manatee County, Legends Bay is worth a serious look.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
What You'll Find at Legends Bay
Home Types Available
Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.
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Why Buyers Choose Legends Bay
Located in Bradenton, Manatee County — easy access to Tampa Bay employment centers, beaches, and everyday conveniences.
Premium homes starting from $800K, offering high-end finishes and spacious floor plans for discerning buyers.
Built by Medallion Home, established in 1984 — a builder with a track record Tampa Bay buyers can evaluate before signing.
Community amenities include Resort-Style Pool, Fitness Center, Tennis Courts and 4 more — lifestyle perks that come with your HOA.
About Medallion Home
Medallion Home has been building in Florida since 1984, which means they've been at this long enough to have survived multiple market cycles — the S&L crisis, the dot-com bust, 2008, COVID. That kind of longevity in Florida homebuilding isn't an accident.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legends Bay
How much do homes cost in Legends Bay?
New homes in Legends Bay are priced from $800K to $2.9M. Pricing depends on the floor plan, lot premium, and design center selections. Contact Barrett Henry at (813) 692-9099 for the most current pricing and available incentives.
Who is the builder of Legends Bay?
Legends Bay is built by Medallion Home. Medallion Home has been building in Florida since 1984, which means they've been at this long enough to have survived multiple market cycles — the S&L crisis, the dot-com bust, 2008, COVID. Barrett Henry provides free buyer representation so you have an agent working for you, not the builder.
What amenities does Legends Bay offer?
Legends Bay amenities include Resort-Style Pool, Fitness Center, Tennis Courts, Walking Trails, Clubhouse, Cabanas, Golf Course Access. HOA fees cover community maintenance and amenity access.
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Last updated: July 19, 2026
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