Neighborhood · Cortez, Florida
Hensonville
A quiet Cortez pocket near the water
2
Homes for sale
$478,250
Median list price
$286
Avg price / sqft
26
Median days on market
Hensonville sits in the historic fishing village of Cortez, close to the barrier islands and the working waterfront that give this stretch of Manatee County its character. It's a small, low-key residential area with easy reach to communities like Lake Forest Estates, Shorelands, and Sunset Harbor, and families here are zoned for Ida M. Stewart Elementary School and Manatee High School. If you want the Gulf-coast lifestyle without the tourist crush, this is the kind of place worth knowing.
The market here is small and moves quickly — the single active listing is priced at $499,000, and homes that sold over the past year went at a median of $451,000, with sellers netting about 95% of asking. With a median of just 13 days on market, well-priced homes don't linger, so check the live map and be ready to move. It's a good idea to browse the wider range of Cortez homes for sale alongside Hensonville to see the full picture.
Hensonville is a community in Cortez, Florida.
Quick facts
$459,000 – $498K price range
1,682 sqft median home
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Hensonville
$497,500
1304 71ST STREET NW, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,601 sqft
$459,000$475,000
7207 14TH AVENUE NW, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,762 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Hensonville market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$500,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
22 days
Median time to sell
Hensonville vs Cortez
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Hensonville boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Hensonville is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Hensonville home
≈ $3,038/mo
$478,250 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
215
Median age
61
Median income
$88,864
Median home value
$473,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Hensonville
Beliefs
Top 9% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 23% in the U.S.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.
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
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Active
Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
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.
Straight answers
Hensonville FAQs
Is Hensonville a good place to live?+
It's a quiet residential pocket in historic Cortez, close to the working waterfront and the barrier-island beaches, which appeals to buyers who want coastal access without a resort atmosphere. Families are zoned for Manatee High School and other well-regarded local schools. The small scale keeps it low-key and neighborly.
Is Hensonville expensive?+
By Gulf-coast standards it's reasonably priced — the median sold price over the past year was $451,000, and the current active listing is $499,000. At an average of $283 per square foot, it sits below many nearby waterfront communities. Browse Cortez homes for sale to compare against the broader market.
What do homes cost in Hensonville?+
The one active listing is priced at $499,000, and recent sales landed at a median of $451,000. With a median home size around 1,762 square feet and pricing near $283 per square foot, you're looking at mid-sized single-family homes. Inventory is tight, so options come and go quickly.
How is the market in Hensonville?+
It's a fast, thin market — five homes sold in the past 12 months, and the median days on market is just 13. Sellers are getting about 95% of their asking price, so there's little room for lowball offers. Watching the live map helps you catch new listings early.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property taxes here run about $2,182 per year, which is modest for the area. HOA data isn't available for Hensonville specifically, so fees vary by the individual community or property. Confirm any dues with your agent before you make an offer.
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