Palmetto Historic District

It's a strong fit if you want walkability, waterfront access, and homes with real character near the Manatee River. The district is assigned to Palmetto Elementary, Lincoln Middle, and Palmetto High School, and it's a quieter counterpoint to newer communities like Artisan Lakes Esplanade. You're also close enough to reach downtown Tampa in about 51 minutes when you want the city.

It's mid-range for the area, with a median list price of $399,000 and an average of $340 per square foot. That said, the range is wide — from around $199,900 for smaller homes up to $4,750,000 for premium riverfront — so what you spend depends heavily on location and whether you want water frontage.

Over the last 12 months, 27 homes sold at a median price of $325,000, while current active listings carry a median of $399,000. The typical home is around 1,502 sqft, and five of the active listings are priced above $1 million, which pulls the top of the range well up.

It's steady and fairly balanced. Homes are going under contract in a median of 23 days, and sellers are getting about 93% of their asking price on average, so there's modest room to negotiate. With only 21 active listings, inventory is tight, which keeps well-priced homes moving.

Median property tax runs about $4,002 per year in this area. HOA costs vary widely depending on the specific community — the median HOA figure of $1,731/mo reflects certain condo or managed properties rather than the typical single-family historic home, so confirm the exact dues on any property you're considering.