Neighborhood · Palmetto, Florida
Palm Lake Estates
Small-scale Palmetto living close to the interstate
1
Homes for sale
$429,000
Median list price
$272
Avg price / sqft
112
Median days on market
Palm Lake Estates is a compact residential pocket in Palmetto, the kind of Manatee County neighborhood where homes sit on manageable lots and the pace stays quiet. It shares the broader area with communities like West Ellenton, Artisan Lakes Esplanade, and the walkable Palmetto Historic District, so you get a real sense of place without giving up easy access — downtown Tampa runs about 49 minutes away and Tampa International Airport roughly 52.
For a buyer today, this is a thin, patient market. There's just one active listing at $429,000, and homes here take time to move — the median days on market runs 112, and the five sales over the past year closed at a median of $420,000 with sellers netting about 94% of asking. If you like this neighborhood, browse the wider set of Palmetto homes for sale too, because inventory is genuinely limited.
Palm Lake Estates is a community in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$429,000 – $429K price range
1,576 sqft median home
$42/mo median HOA
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Palm Lake Estates
Every active listing inside the Palm Lake Estates boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Palm Lake Estates market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$420,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
100 days
Median time to sell
Palm Lake Estates vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Palm Lake Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Palm Lake Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Palm Lake Estates home
≈ $2,994/mo
$429,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$42/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
610
Median age
36
Median income
$79,224
Median home value
$259,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Palm Lake Estates
Food & Drink
Top 1% in the U.S.Coffee Connoisseur
Morning java. Cup of Joe. Caffeine in an IV. Whatever they call it, this population loves coffee and the culture around it.
Lifestyles
Top 5% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Beliefs
Top 8% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 8% in the U.S.Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 8% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Emotional
Top 9% 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.
Straight answers
Palm Lake Estates FAQs
Is Palm Lake Estates a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, small residential neighborhood in Palmetto that works well for buyers who want a calm setting with a real commute option — downtown Tampa is about 49 minutes out and the airport around 52. Nearby you'll find established communities like Trevesta and the Palmetto Historic District, so there's plenty of character close by.
Is Palm Lake Estates expensive?+
It sits in a mid-range price band for the area, with a median list price of $429,000 and an average of about $272 per square foot. Homes here run around 1,576 square feet at the median, so you're paying for right-sized, everyday living rather than luxury scale.
What do homes cost in Palm Lake Estates?+
The single active listing is priced at $429,000, and over the past 12 months five homes sold at a median of $420,000. That gap tells you sellers are generally getting close to their number — about 94% of asking on average.
How is the market in Palm Lake Estates?+
It's a slow, low-inventory market with just one home currently active and only five sales in the past year. Homes take time to move here — the median is 112 days on market — so buyers usually have room to negotiate and sellers should plan for patience. For more options, the broader Palmetto homes for sale market is worth a look.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $42 a month, which is modest by Florida standards. Property taxes come in around $5,784 a year at the median, so factor both into your monthly carrying costs when you budget.
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