Homes zoned forIda M. Stewart Elementary School
Waterfront living on a quiet Manatee County peninsula
89
Homes for sale
$695,000
Median list price
$433
Avg price / sqft
69
Median days on market
The Ida M. Stewart Elementary zone sits on and around the Terra Ceia peninsula, where tidal creeks and bay frontage shape daily life more than traffic lights do. This is a part of Manatee County where the water is the main attraction — nearly half the active listings have some kind of waterfront, and boats tend to matter as much as bedrooms. It suits buyers who want space, privacy, and a slower pace within reach of Tampa Bay, not a dense subdivision grid. Browse the Terra Ceia homes for sale to see how varied the inventory really is.
The market here is a real range, not a single price point. With 88 active listings and a median list price of $711,250 — stretching from $215,000 to just under $6.3 million — a buyer's experience depends almost entirely on which segment they're shopping. Homes are taking about 70 days to sell and closing near 95% of asking, so there's room to negotiate but not to lowball. Start with the live map to see exactly where the waterfront, gated, and pool homes cluster.
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School is an attendance zone in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$215,000 – $6.3M price range
1,825 sqft median home
$906/mo median HOA
$4,300/mo median rent
215 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Ida M. Stewart Elementary School zone
The Ida M. Stewart Elementary zone covers the Terra Ceia area of Manatee County, a low-density peninsula shaped by Tampa Bay and its surrounding creeks and inlets. Life here leans toward the water: nearly half of the active listings — 43 of 88 — carry some form of waterfront, and that character defines the community far more than any commercial corridor does. It's a place for buyers who prefer open space, boat access, and quiet over sidewalks and shops within walking distance.
The housing itself ranges from modest homes to substantial waterfront estates, which means the zone draws a mix of buyers. Some are second-home or retirement buyers chasing the bay; others are families and locals who want acreage and privacy within the county. With 30 of the active listings in gated communities and 28 with pools, outdoor and private living are recurring themes.
What this zone isn't is a dense, master-planned suburb. The pace is deliberate, the lots tend to be larger, and the distance to the metro is real. Buyers who value that trade-off — more land and water in exchange for a longer drive to the city — tend to be happiest here.
Schools for homes in the Ida M. Stewart Elementary School zone
Homes in this zone are associated with Ida M. Stewart Elementary School, part of the Manatee County school district. For families, that assignment is often a deciding factor, and it's worth building your home search around it from the start.
School attendance boundaries are not permanent. Districts redraw zones as enrollment and development patterns change, so a home that falls inside this zone today may be reassigned in the future. Treat any zone map as a snapshot rather than a guarantee.
Before you make an offer, confirm the attendance zone for the specific address directly with the Manatee County school district. This is the only reliable way to verify which schools a particular home is assigned to, and it's a quick step that prevents a costly surprise later.
Homes for sale in the Ida M. Stewart Elementary School zone: prices and housing
There are 88 active listings in the zone, with a median list price of $711,250. The range is wide — from $215,000 at the entry end to $6,299,000 at the top — so the market serves very different buyers depending on segment. Average price per square foot is about $432, and the median home size is around 1,829 square feet, which tells you a fair amount of the value here sits in land and water frontage rather than square footage alone.
The segments break down toward waterfront and privacy. Of the active homes, 43 are waterfront, 30 are gated, and 28 have pools, while 28 are priced above $1 million. There are no active golf-course or 55+ listings in the current data, and new construction is almost nonexistent with just 1 active new home — buyers wanting new builds will find their options very limited here.
On the carrying-cost side, the median HOA is about $906 per month, reflecting the gated and amenitized communities, and the median property tax is roughly $6,924 per year. Over the past 12 months, 216 homes sold at a median price of $630,500, with sellers receiving about 95% of asking on average. Because fees and taxes vary so much between communities and price tiers, verify the real numbers for any specific home.
Getting around from the Ida M. Stewart Elementary School zone
This is a peninsula location, and the drive times reflect it. Downtown Tampa is roughly 69 minutes away, and Tampa International Airport is about 73 minutes — distances that make a daily commute into the city demanding. Buyers who work remotely, are retired, or keep their lives closer to home in Manatee County will find the location far more comfortable.
The practical destinations are the surrounding Manatee County communities and the Gulf beaches, which sit much closer than Tampa. Major regional roads connect the area toward Bradenton and the interstate system, but the peninsula itself stays quiet and residential by design.
If airport access and metro proximity are high on your list, weigh those roughly 70-minute drives carefully before committing. For buyers who prize water and space over a short commute, the distance is exactly what keeps the area peaceful.
Is the Ida M. Stewart Elementary School zone a good fit?
This zone is a strong fit for buyers who want waterfront or near-water living, privacy, and larger lots within Manatee County. With 43 waterfront and 30 gated active listings, and a price range that climbs from $215,000 to nearly $6.3 million, there's genuine room for both entry buyers and high-end shoppers — though the median list price of $711,250 reflects a market that leans upscale.
The trade-offs are honest ones. The commute to Tampa and its airport runs around 70 minutes, new construction is essentially unavailable with just one active new home, and HOA and tax costs can be meaningful at a median $906 per month and $6,924 per year. Homes also take a median 70 days to sell, so this is a market that rewards patience over speed.
If you want a fast-moving suburban market with new builds and a short city commute, this isn't it. But if the goal is water, space, and a slower pace — with the understanding that you may negotiate, since sellers are netting about 95% of asking — the Ida M. Stewart Elementary zone delivers exactly that. Confirm the school zone and the carrying costs on any specific home, and you'll have a clear picture of what you're buying.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$850,000
7907 11TH AVENUE NW, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,107 sqft
$695,000
339 SAPPHIRE LAKE DRIVE UNIT 101, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,616 sqft
$4,995,000
7708 DESOTO MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, BRADENTON
4 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,431 sqft
$1,650,000
280 SAINT LUCIA DRIVE UNIT 202, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,960 sqft
$1,399,000
10115 KINGFISHER ROAD E, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,825 sqft
$1,199,000
10304 KINGFISHER ROAD W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,781 sqft
$1,050,000
348 SAPPHIRE LAKE DRIVE UNIT 101, BRADENTON
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,206 sqft
$849,000
1303 82ND STREET NW, BRADENTON
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,346 sqft
$549,000
1107 67TH STREET NW, BRADENTON
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,037 sqft
$319,990
7510 4TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,485 sqft
$5,990,000
5904 RIVERVIEW LANE, BRADENTON
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,836 sqft
$4,399,000
7610 DESOTO MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, BRADENTON
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,539 sqft
Every active listing inside the Ida M. Stewart Elementary School attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Ida M. Stewart Elementary School market
215
Sold, last 12 months
$632,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
67 days
Median time to sell
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Ida M. Stewart Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Ida M. Stewart Elementary School home
≈ $5,360/mo
$695,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$906/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,300/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
7,394
Median age
54
Median income
$101,759
Median home value
$536,946
Beyond the listings
Living in Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
Culture
Top 20% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 22% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Active
Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
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.
Beliefs
Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
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Straight answers
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School FAQs
Is the Ida M. Stewart Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It fits buyers who want water access and room to breathe over walkable density. With 43 of 88 active listings on the water and a slower, peninsula pace, it rewards people who value privacy and the bay. You can see how the homes are distributed on the live map.
Is the zone expensive?+
It can be, but there's real range. The median list price is $711,250, yet active listings start at $215,000 and climb to nearly $6.3 million, with 28 homes priced above $1 million. Your budget determines whether this feels accessible or aspirational.
What do homes cost in the zone?+
The median list price is $711,250 and homes have sold at a median of $630,500 over the past year. Average price per square foot runs about $432, with a median home size near 1,829 square feet. Waterfront and larger properties push the top of the range well past $1 million.
How is the market right now?+
It's a steady, deliberate market rather than a frantic one. Homes are taking a median of 70 days to sell, and 216 homes closed over the past 12 months with sellers getting about 95% of their asking price. That spread between list and sold suggests room to negotiate on well-priced homes.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $906 per month, which reflects the gated and amenitized communities in the zone — 30 active listings are gated. Median property tax is roughly $6,924 per year. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures for any home you're considering, since they vary widely across these communities.
What schools serve this zone?+
Homes in this zone are associated with Ida M. Stewart Elementary School in Manatee County. Because attendance boundaries shift over time, confirm the exact zone for any specific address directly with the Manatee County school district before you buy.
What's the commute like?+
This is a peninsula location, so plan for distance to the metro. Downtown Tampa is roughly 69 minutes away and Tampa International Airport about 73 minutes, making this better suited to buyers who don't commute daily into the city. Nearby Bradenton and the Gulf beaches are considerably closer.
Is there new construction in the zone?+
New construction is scarce here — just 1 of the 88 active listings is new. Buyers wanting a brand-new home will have limited choices and should expect to focus mostly on resale inventory, including the many waterfront and gated homes on the live map.
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