Neighborhood · Cortez, Florida
Palma Sola Bay Estates
Bayfront living near Cortez's working waterfront
Palma Sola Bay Estates sits on the western edge of Cortez, close to the bay that gives the neighborhood its name and a short drive from the beaches of Anna Maria Island. This is a quiet, established pocket of homes where the pace is set by the water rather than by traffic, with families zoned to Palma Sola Elementary School, Martha B. King Middle School, and Manatee High School.
For buyers, this is a low-inventory neighborhood where opportunities don't sit around. Only 4 homes sold here in the past year, at a median of $645,000, and sellers collected 99% of their asking price on average — a sign of steady, disciplined demand. With nothing currently active, watch Cortez homes for sale and the live map closely, and be ready to move when a listing appears.
Palma Sola Bay Estates is a community in Cortez, Florida.
Quick facts
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Palma Sola Bay Estates
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Palma Sola Bay Estates boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Palma Sola Bay Estates market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$645,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
30 days
Median time to sell
Palma Sola Bay Estates vs Cortez
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 4.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Palma Sola Bay Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Palma Sola Bay Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
162
Median age
62
Median income
$120,000
Median home value
$529,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Palma Sola Bay Estates
Culture
Top 2% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Relationships
Top 4% in the U.S.My Crew
Family, and friends who are like family - that's what this population is all about. These people love celebrating and nurturing their closest relationships.
Emotional
Top 8% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Beliefs
Top 10% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Lifestyles
Top 12% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Beliefs
Top 13% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Straight answers
Palma Sola Bay Estates FAQs
Is Palma Sola Bay Estates a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established neighborhood near Palma Sola Bay and a short drive to the beaches of Anna Maria Island. Families are zoned to Palma Sola Elementary School, Martha B. King Middle, and Manatee High. The low turnover — just 4 sales in the past year — tends to reflect residents who stay put.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Homes in Palma Sola Bay Estates carried a median sold price of $645,000 over the last 12 months, which puts it in the upper-middle range for the Cortez area. With no active listings right now, pricing on the next home will depend heavily on its condition and proximity to the water.
What do homes cost in Palma Sola Bay Estates?+
The median sold price over the past year was $645,000 across 4 closed sales. There are no homes on the market at the moment, so check Cortez homes for sale to catch new listings as they arrive.
How is the market here right now?+
Inventory is extremely tight — zero active listings and only 4 homes sold in the past 12 months. Sellers averaged 99% of their asking price, so when a home does list, expect it to move quickly and leave little room for lowball offers.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Current HOA and property tax figures aren't available for the neighborhood right now, in part because there are no active listings to draw from. Costs can vary between communities like Sunset Harbor and surrounding streets, so confirm the specifics on any individual home before making an offer.
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