Homes zoned for
Tara Elementary School
East Bradenton living inside a sought-after Manatee zone
113
Homes for sale
$364,000
Median list price
$214
Avg price / sqft
52
Median days on market
The Tara Elementary attendance zone sits in the University Park corridor of eastern Manatee County, a stretch of established neighborhoods where gated entries, pool homes, and pockets of waterfront give the area an easygoing suburban rhythm. It's close enough to I-75 that Tampa is reachable, but the pace here is defined by short drives, tidy streets, and a school assignment that families actively look for. You'll find a mix of maintained mid-sized homes rather than showy new builds — this is a lived-in place, not a fresh subdivision.
For a buyer today, the market is steady and negotiable. There are 113 University Park homes for sale at a median list price of $364,000, and with a median 57 days on market, sellers are collecting about 95% of asking — so there's room to work a deal. Homes trade around $214 per square foot on a typical 1,533-square-foot floor plan, and you can scan current inventory on the live map to see how the gated and pool options stack up.
Tara Elementary School is an attendance zone in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$50,000 – $900K price range
1,533 sqft median home
$332/mo median HOA
$2,625/mo median rent
359 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$535,000
5030 58TH TERRACE E, BRADENTON
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,013 sqft
$179,000
6505 STONE RIVER ROAD UNIT 308, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,118 sqft
$85,000
5316 53RD AVENUE E UNIT A21, BRADENTON
2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft
$899,998
6243 PLATEAU COURT, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,107 sqft
$870,000
6145 GRANDVIEW HILL COURT, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,391 sqft
$599,900
5461 SUMMIT GLEN, BRADENTON
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,931 sqft
$525,000
7128 DREWRYS BLUFF, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,051 sqft
$489,900
4675 32ND COURT E, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,160 sqft
$459,900
5976 48TH STREET E, BRADENTON
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,946 sqft
$439,900
4866 MAYMONT PARK CIRCLE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,525 sqft
$420,000
5538 SPANISH MOSS COVE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,835 sqft
$399,000
5662 WHITEHEAD STREET, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,628 sqft
Every active listing inside the Tara Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Tara Elementary School market
359
Sold, last 12 months
$370,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
68 days
Median time to sell
Tara Elementary School vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 15.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Tara Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Tara Elementary School home
≈ $2,767/mo
$364,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$332/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,625/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
16,659
Median age
55
Median income
$97,120
Median home value
$329,630
Beyond the listings
Living in Tara Elementary School
Entertainment
Top 24% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
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.
Beliefs
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.
Food & Drink
Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Relationships
Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Food & Drink
Asian Food & Culture
Asian culture has a lot to offer, but the Asian cuisine tends to be the most frequently referenced. This population is talking about Asian dishes, holidays, and drinks.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Tara Elementary School FAQs
Is the Tara Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's an established, family-oriented part of eastern Manatee County with a school assignment buyers seek out and a calm suburban feel. The mix of gated entries (31 active listings) and pool homes (25) gives it broad appeal, and there's still enough inventory across price points that most buyers find a fit.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's mid-range for the area, with a median list price of $364,000 and homes trading around $214 per square foot. The range is wide — from $50,000 to just under $900,000 — so there's room for both entry-level buyers and those moving up. You can compare active University Park homes for sale to see where your budget lands.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The median list price is $364,000 and the median sold price over the last 12 months was $370,000 across 359 sales. A typical home runs about 1,533 square feet at roughly $214 per square foot, with listings ranging from $50,000 to $899,998.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and workable for buyers. Homes sit a median of 57 days on market and sellers are getting about 95% of their asking price, which signals real negotiating room. With 113 active listings, you have choices rather than a bidding-war scramble.
What should I expect for HOA fees and property taxes?+
Given how many listings are gated, HOA dues are common — the median is about $332 per month. Property taxes run around $3,734 per year at the median, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent is roughly $2,625 per month.
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