Homes zoned forMartha B. King Middle School
Coastal living in the heart of Manatee County
604
Homes for sale
$749,900
Median list price
$679
Avg price / sqft
82
Median days on market
The Martha B. King Middle School zone sits in and around Cortez, a stretch of Manatee County where the pull of the Gulf and the intracoastal waters shapes everyday life. This is a place for buyers who want water close at hand — the inventory here skews heavily toward waterfront and pool homes, with boating and easy beach access a defining part of the routine rather than a weekend treat. It suits coastal second-home owners, retirees, and anyone willing to trade square footage for proximity to the water.
The market reality is distinctly coastal: 596 active listings with a median list price of $749,900, and more than a third of those homes priced above $1M. At roughly $682 per square foot on a median home size of just 1,561 square feet, you're paying for location and water access more than raw space. Homes take time to move — a median of 88 days — and sellers are getting about 95% of asking, so there's room to negotiate on the right property. Browse the live map to see how price tracks with waterfront proximity.
Martha B. King Middle School is an attendance zone in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$19,890 – $22M price range
1,575 sqft median home
$900/mo median HOA
$4,264/mo median rent
1,204 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Martha B. King Middle School zone
The Martha B. King Middle School zone covers Cortez and the surrounding coastal corner of Manatee County, where life is organized around the Gulf and the intracoastal waters. This is not a suburban-grid community; it's a water-oriented area where a large share of homes are waterfront or have pools, and where boating and beach access shape the rhythm of the day. The scale is intimate and coastal rather than sprawling, and the housing reflects that character.
Who does it suit? Buyers drawn here tend to be boaters, beach-focused retirees, and second-home owners who value proximity to the water over large interior square footage. The median home size is just 1,561 square feet, so this is a place where you trade some space for location. Anyone who wants a daily connection to the coast — rather than a drive to reach it — will feel at home.
It's worth being honest about the trade-off: this is a specialized coastal market, not an all-purpose commuter suburb. The appeal is lifestyle and location, and the inventory on the live map makes that clear, with waterfront and pool homes dominating the active listings.
Schools for homes in the Martha B. King Middle School zone
This page is organized around the Martha B. King Middle School attendance zone, part of the Manatee County school district. Middle-school assignment is the anchor here, and families should plan their search around confirming the full set of assigned schools for any address they're considering.
Attendance boundaries are redrawn periodically as enrollment shifts and new schools open, so the zone that applies to a given street today may not be the same next year. Before you write an offer, verify the assigned elementary, middle, and high schools for the exact property directly with the Manatee County school district. An address a block away can fall into a different zone than you expect.
Because school zoning can materially affect both daily logistics and resale appeal, treat district confirmation as a standard step in your due diligence rather than an afterthought. A quick check with the district office or their official boundary lookup tool will give you certainty.
Homes for sale in the Martha B. King Middle School zone: prices and housing
There are currently 596 active listings in this zone, with a median list price of $749,900. The range is dramatic — from $19,890 at the low end to $38,450,000 for top-tier waterfront estates — which tells you how wide the spectrum of coastal property is here. The average price per square foot is about $682 on a median home size of 1,561 square feet, so you're paying a premium tied to water access and location rather than sheer size.
The segments make the market's character plain: 215 waterfront listings, 231 with pools, 62 gated, and 234 priced above $1M. New construction is scarce, with only 30 active listings, so most buyers will be shopping established homes. Over the past 12 months, 1,203 homes sold at a median price of $570,000, and sellers received about 95% of asking on average — with a median 88 days on market, buyers generally have time and some negotiating room.
On carrying costs, the median HOA fee is $900 per month, reflecting the significant condo and managed-community component of the inventory, and median property tax is about $6,755 per year. Both figures swing widely by home type and waterfront status, so confirm the specifics for each property. The median rent of $4,125 per month gives investors and part-year owners a sense of the income side. You can review current Cortez homes for sale to compare segments directly.
Getting around from the Martha B. King Middle School zone
This is coastal Manatee County, which means the Tampa metro is a committed drive rather than a quick hop. Downtown Tampa is roughly 67 minutes away, and Tampa International Airport is about 71 minutes, so day-trip-to-the-city living is possible but not effortless.
Those drive times make the area best suited to buyers who don't rely on a daily Tampa commute — remote workers, retirees, and seasonal residents who travel through TPA a handful of times rather than every week. If your work or family life is tethered to Tampa on a daily basis, factor the distance into your decision carefully.
Within the area itself, movement is local and coastal in feel, and the water orientation means some trips may involve bridges and causeways typical of a barrier-island community. Plan your routine around the lifestyle the location offers rather than around speed to the metro.
Is the Martha B. King Middle School zone a good fit?
If you want coastal Manatee County living with water at the center of daily life, this zone delivers. The inventory is built around it — 215 waterfront and 231 pool homes among 596 active listings — and the lifestyle rewards boaters, beach lovers, and buyers who prize location. The 88-day median market pace and sellers netting about 95% of asking mean patient buyers have real negotiating room.
The trade-offs are honest ones. Homes are compact at a median 1,561 square feet, prices are premium at roughly $682 per square foot with a median list of $749,900, and HOA costs can run around $900 per month depending on the property. Tampa is a genuine drive at about 67 to 71 minutes, so this is not a convenient daily-commuter base.
For the right buyer — someone trading square footage and metro proximity for a coastal, water-forward lifestyle — the fit is excellent. Start by exploring Cortez homes for sale and confirming the school zone for any address with the Manatee County district, and you'll have a clear picture of whether this corner of the coast matches your plans.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$7,595,000
6151 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,080 sqft
$4,450,000
569 BAYVIEW DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY
6 bd · 5 ba · 4,106 sqft
$3,500,000
727 KEY ROYALE DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH
5 bd · 5 ba · 3,640 sqft
$2,995,000
6930 LONGBOAT DRIVE S, LONGBOAT KEY
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,541 sqft
$2,850,000
501 NORTON STREET, LONGBOAT KEY
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,042 sqft
$1,999,000
783 JACARANDA ROAD, ANNA MARIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,984 sqft
$995,000
4401 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 601, LONGBOAT KEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,524 sqft
$620,000
112 17TH ST E, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,590 sqft
$599,900
2714 MANATEE AVENUE W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,583 sqft
$400,000
4370 CHATHAM DRIVE UNIT 102, LONGBOAT KEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,072 sqft
$125,000
238 85TH STREET UNIT 20, HOLMES BEACH
$22,000,000
6610 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY
4 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,891 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Martha B. King Middle School market
1,204
Sold, last 12 months
$570,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
60 days
Median time to sell
Martha B. King Middle School vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
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Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Martha B. King Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Martha B. King Middle School home
≈ $5,623/mo
$749,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$900/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,264/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
52,188
Median age
54
Median income
$72,194
Median home value
$462,190
Beyond the listings
Living in Martha B. King Middle School
Culture
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
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.
Lifestyles
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.
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.
Relationships
Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Relationships
Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
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Straight answers
Martha B. King Middle School FAQs
Is the Martha B. King Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you want coastal Manatee County living with water as a daily feature rather than an occasional one. The area leans heavily toward waterfront and pool homes, with 215 waterfront and 231 pool listings currently active. It suits boaters, beach lovers, and buyers who prioritize location over large interiors.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Yes, this is a premium coastal market. The median list price is $749,900 and the average price per square foot runs about $682, with 234 of the 596 active listings priced above $1M. That said, the median sold price over the past year was $570,000, so there are more attainable options below the headline numbers.
What do homes cost in the Cortez zone?+
Active listings span an enormous range, from $19,890 to $38,450,000, with a median list price of $749,900. Over the last 12 months, 1,203 homes sold at a median price of $570,000. You can explore current Cortez homes for sale to see where your budget lands.
How is the market right now?+
It's a buyer-friendly pace. Homes take a median of 88 days to sell, and sellers are accepting about 95% of their asking price on average. With 596 active listings against 1,203 sales in the past year, there's healthy inventory to choose from.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA fee here is $900 per month, which reflects the condo and managed-community share of the inventory, so always check the specific figure for any property. Median property tax runs about $6,755 per year. Both numbers vary widely depending on the home type and its waterfront status.
What schools serve this area?+
This page covers the Martha B. King Middle School attendance zone in Manatee County. School boundaries change, so confirm the assigned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific address directly with the Manatee County school district before you make an offer.
What's the commute like?+
This is coastal Manatee County, so the Tampa area is a real drive — Downtown Tampa is about 67 minutes and Tampa International Airport roughly 71 minutes. It works best for buyers who don't need a daily Tampa commute, such as remote workers, retirees, or second-home owners.
Is there new construction available?+
New construction is limited here — only 30 of the 596 active listings are newly built. Most buyers will be shopping established coastal homes, so if a brand-new build is a priority, you'll want to move quickly when one appears on the live map.
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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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