Homes zoned for
Palmetto Elementary School
Waterfront living near the mouth of the Manatee River
82
Homes for sale
$336,500
Median list price
$278
Avg price / sqft
69
Median days on market
The Palmetto Elementary attendance zone sits on the north side of the Manatee River, a stretch of Manatee County where waterfront access shapes daily life and downtown Tampa is a manageable 53-minute drive. It's a practical, water-oriented pocket — 22 of the current Palmetto homes for sale touch the water, with pool homes and gated communities filling out the rest. Families here draw on schools like James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and Palmetto High School, and Tampa International is about 56 minutes up I-275.
For buyers today, the market is broad and unhurried. The median list price is $342,000, but the range runs from $50,000 all the way to $4.75 million, so there's genuine room for both first-time buyers and waterfront shoppers. With homes taking a median 70.5 days to sell and sellers netting 95% of asking, you have negotiating leverage — browse the live map to see how the 84 active listings stack up.
Palmetto Elementary School is an attendance zone in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$50,000 – $4.8M price range
1,424 sqft median home
$427/mo median HOA
$2,650/mo median rent
148 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$399,000
1318 6TH STREET W, PALMETTO
2 bd · 2 ba · 947 sqft
$234,500
3007 LIVE OAK LANE UNIT 34, PALMETTO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,253 sqft
$3,400,000
2207 5TH STREET W, PALMETTO
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,973 sqft
$725,000
1499 17TH STREET W, PALMETTO
5 bd · 3 ba · 5,132 sqft
$415,000
2441 17TH STREET W, PALMETTO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft
$290,000
508 16TH AVENUE W, PALMETTO
2 bd · 2 ba · 916 sqft
$232,000
1810 9TH STREET W, PALMETTO
2 bd · 2 ba · 782 sqft
$160,000
2320 TERRA CEIA BAY BOULEVARD UNIT 403, PALMETTO
2 bd · 2 ba · 978 sqft
$1,300,000
337 8TH AVENUE W, PALMETTO
6 bd · 2 ba · 6,060 sqft
$339,000
1301 6TH STREET W, PALMETTO
2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft
$318,000
3305 10TH LANE W, PALMETTO
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,604 sqft
$149,900
309 12TH STREET W, PALMETTO
2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft
Every active listing inside the Palmetto Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Palmetto Elementary School market
148
Sold, last 12 months
$310,400
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
55 days
Median time to sell
Palmetto Elementary School vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 11.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Palmetto Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Palmetto Elementary School home
≈ $2,742/mo
$336,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$427/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,650/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
10,472
Median age
48
Median income
$72,091
Median home value
$197,078
Beyond the listings
Living in Palmetto Elementary School
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Relationships
Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Hobbies & Interests
Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Straight answers
Palmetto Elementary School FAQs
Is the Palmetto Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a water-oriented community on the north bank of the Manatee River with strong waterfront access — 22 of the current listings are on the water. Families are served by schools including James Tillman Elementary Magnet School, and Tampa is close enough for commuting at about 53 minutes to downtown. It suits buyers who want water and space without paying Tampa metro prices.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
The median list price is $342,000, which is approachable for the Tampa Bay region. That said, the market spans from $50,000 up to $4.75 million, and 7 active listings are priced above $1 million, so waterfront and luxury options push the top end considerably higher.
What do homes cost in this area?+
Expect a median list price around $342,000 and an average of $281 per square foot, with a median home size of about 1,410 square feet. Over the past year, 147 homes sold at a median price of $307,800 — a gap that reflects a market where buyers have leverage.
How is the market right now?+
It's a measured market that favors buyers. Homes take a median 70.5 days to sell, and sellers are getting 95% of their asking price on average, which leaves room to negotiate across the 84 active listings you can view on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $427 per month, reflecting the 20 gated communities active in the zone, though many homes carry no HOA at all. Median property tax is around $3,958 per year, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent is about $2,395 per month.
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Other Palmetto school zones
Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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