Academy Park Villas is a gated condominium community in Bradenton, Florida, located directly adjacent to IMG Academy in the 34210 area. The neighborhood offers an unusual combination of spacious villa-style residences, private garages, maintenance-friendly condominium ownership, and a location within walking distance of IMG’s West Campus entrance.
Established in the early 2000s, Academy Park consists of just 60 residences and is especially appealing to buyers who want to live close to IMG Academy while remaining convenient to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, shopping, dining, golf, and the Gulf Coast beaches. The community’s small size, gated setting, and larger floor plans distinguish it from many traditional condominium developments in Bradenton.
Villas in Academy Park Bradenton
Academy Park Villas features spacious condominium residences designed more like attached or villa-style homes than conventional apartment-style condos. Floor plans commonly include three or four bedrooms with approximately 2,000 to more than 2,700 square feet of living space.
Many three-bedroom residences offer approximately 2,039 square feet with three full bathrooms, while larger four-bedroom floor plans can provide approximately 2,700 square feet or more. Depending on the residence, buyers may find first-floor or upper-level living, open living and dining areas, large kitchens, interior laundry rooms, walk-in closets, screened lanais, and generous storage.
Attached two-car garages are common throughout Academy Park Villas, adding another feature that makes the community feel more like a residential villa neighborhood than a traditional condominium complex. Individual residences may overlook landscaped grounds, community green space, ponds, or preserve areas.
Academy Park Villas Community Amenities
Academy Park Villas offers private recreational amenities exclusively for residents and their guests within its gated residential setting.
- Gated community
- Community clubhouse
- Heated swimming pool
- Community spa
- Fitness center
- Landscaped tropical grounds
- Neighborhood pond and green space
- Attached garages with residences
- Sidewalks and maintained common areas
- Convenient pedestrian access to IMG Academy
Academy Park is a condominium association, so buyers should review current association documents, budgets, reserves, insurance responsibilities, exterior maintenance coverage, pet policies, leasing restrictions, approval requirements, and fees before purchasing.
Living Near IMG Academy
One of the defining features of Academy Park Villas is its location immediately adjacent to IMG Academy. The community entrance is located along Bollettieri Boulevard near IMG’s West Campus entrance, allowing many residents to walk between Academy Park and the campus rather than relying on a vehicle for every trip.
This proximity can be particularly attractive to families connected with IMG Academy, visiting athletes, coaches, staff, and buyers who simply want to live near one of Bradenton’s most recognized sports and educational facilities.
Academy Park Villas should not be confused with traditional on-campus student housing. These are privately owned condominium residences within their own residential association adjacent to the IMG Academy campus.
Location of Academy Park Villas
Academy Park Villas is located off Bollettieri Boulevard near 53rd Avenue West and 34th Street West in Bradenton’s 34210 ZIP code. The community is directly adjacent to IMG Academy and near the IMG Academy Golf Club and other South Bradenton destinations.
Nearby roads provide convenient access to Cortez Road, U.S. 41, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, Downtown Sarasota, Downtown Bradenton, grocery stores, restaurants, shopping centers, medical services, and numerous recreational destinations throughout Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
Nearby Beaches and Attractions
Academy Park Villas is also convenient to Florida’s Gulf Coast. Residents can travel west toward Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Coquina Beach, and Anna Maria Island for swimming, boating, fishing, waterfront dining, and sunsets.
Additional nearby destinations include Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, Downtown Bradenton and the Riverwalk, Sarasota Bay, area golf courses, parks, marinas, shopping, and dining throughout South Bradenton.
Similar Condo & Villa Communities Near Academy Park Villas
- Valencia Garden – Established condominium community near IMG Academy and IMG Golf Club offering spacious two- and three-bedroom residences, pools, and golf-course surroundings.
- El Conquistador Village – Established South Bradenton condominium community offering villa-style and multi-story residences near IMG Academy and IMG Golf Club.
- Cartagena – Smaller condominium community along El Conquistador Parkway offering elevator access, garage parking, screened lanais, and convenient proximity to IMG Academy.
- Five Lakes – Villa-style condominium community near IMG Academy offering spacious single-level residences, pools, tennis, pickleball, and recreational amenities.
- Shorewalk – Established condominium community near IMG Academy offering two-bedroom residences, extensive recreational amenities, and flexible vacation-rental use subject to current rules.
Academy Park Villas for Sale | Bradenton Florida
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Frequently Asked Questions About Academy Park Villas
Where is Academy Park Villas located?
Academy Park Villas is located off Bollettieri Boulevard in Bradenton, Florida directly adjacent to IMG Academy’s West Campus area in the 34210 ZIP code.
How many residences are in Academy Park Villas?
Academy Park Condominium Association consists of 60 residences and was established in the early 2000s.
What types of homes are in Academy Park Villas?
Academy Park Villas features spacious condominium residences with villa-style layouts. Many offer three or four bedrooms, approximately 2,000 to more than 2,700 square feet of living space, screened lanais, and attached two-car garages.
What amenities does Academy Park Villas offer?
Community amenities include a gated entrance, clubhouse, heated swimming pool, spa, fitness center, landscaped grounds, and maintained common areas.
Can you walk from Academy Park Villas to IMG Academy?
Yes. Academy Park Villas is located immediately adjacent to IMG Academy near the West Campus entrance, making the campus within walking distance from the community.
