Homes zoned forPalma Sola Elementary School
West Bradenton living minutes from the bay
81
Homes for sale
$447,500
Median list price
$288
Avg price / sqft
46
Median days on market
The Palma Sola Elementary zone sits on Bradenton's western edge, where the city thins out toward Palma Sola Bay and the barrier islands beyond. It's a settled, residential stretch with mature trees, a mix of mid-century ranches and newer builds, and easy access to the water — the kind of west-side address that draws buyers who want to be close to the coast without paying full island prices. Families and downsizers both land here, and you'll find everything from modest single-story homes to a handful of larger waterfront properties among the Bradenton homes for sale.
For buyers today, the zone offers real range. There are 79 active listings with a median list price of $425,000, though prices span from $65,000 all the way to $3,600,000 depending on whether you're looking at a condo or a bay-front house. Homes are selling at a measured pace — a 50-day median on market and sellers collecting about 96% of asking — so there's room to negotiate without the frenzy of a seller's market. Check the live map to see how the segments stack up right now.
Palma Sola Elementary School is an attendance zone in Cortez, Florida.
Quick facts
$65,000 – $3.6M price range
1,592 sqft median home
$498/mo median HOA
$3,099/mo median rent
255 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Palma Sola Elementary zone
The Palma Sola Elementary zone occupies Bradenton's western reaches, the part of the city that slopes down toward Palma Sola Bay and the causeway out to Anna Maria Island. It's an established residential area rather than a master-planned enclave — you'll see mature landscaping, a mix of mid-century ranch homes and more recent builds, and streets that feel settled rather than brand-new. The appeal is simple: proximity to the water and the barrier islands without the island price tag or island traffic.
The zone draws a broad group of buyers. Families appreciate the neighborhood feel and the elementary school at the center of it; downsizers and second-home buyers are drawn to the condos and smaller single-story homes; and at the upper end, a handful of waterfront properties attract buyers who want direct access to the bay. With 79 active listings spanning condos through bay-front houses, there's genuine variety in who ends up here.
Day to day, life in this zone leans toward the practical and the coastal. Pools are common — 23 of the active listings have one — and the western location keeps the water close. It's a quieter, more residential alternative to central Bradenton, suited to buyers who value location and space over nightlife or walkable urban amenities.
Schools for homes in the Palma Sola Elementary zone
This attendance zone is built around Palma Sola Elementary School, the anchor that gives the area its name. For families with elementary-age children, that assignment is often the reason they're searching here in the first place.
For older students, the surrounding area includes middle schools such as Martha B. King Middle School and W. D. Sugg Middle School, along with high schools including Bayshore High School and, farther east, Lakewood Ranch High School. The exact school a given address feeds into depends on where the boundary lines fall, and those lines are drawn by the district, not by neighborhood name.
School attendance boundaries in Manatee County can and do change from year to year. Before you commit to a home based on a specific school, confirm the current assignment for that exact address directly with the Manatee County school district. It's a quick step that protects you from an unwelcome surprise after closing.
Homes for sale in the Palma Sola Elementary zone: prices and housing
The zone currently has 79 active listings with a median list price of $425,000 and an average of about $288 per square foot. The median home size is roughly 1,592 square feet, which points to the practical, moderately sized homes that make up the bulk of the inventory. Prices run from $65,000 at the condo end to $3,600,000 for premium waterfront, so the zone covers an unusually wide stretch of the market.
Over the past 12 months, 254 homes sold at a median price of $399,000, with sellers collecting about 96% of their asking price on average. The segments tell the story of the inventory: 23 homes with pools, 6 waterfront listings, 5 in gated communities, and 8 priced above $1 million. New construction is scarce — only 3 active listings are newly built — so expect to be shopping mostly among established resale homes.
On the carrying-cost side, the median HOA fee is $495 per month, though that reflects condo and gated-community listings and won't apply to many of the standalone single-family homes. The median annual property tax runs about $4,351. For buyers considering renting out a property, the median rent in the area is around $3,150 per month. Always verify HOA dues, tax figures, and any rental restrictions for the specific property you're considering.
Getting around from the Palma Sola Elementary zone
Because the zone sits on Bradenton's west side near the bay, commutes to the larger Tampa Bay employment centers take some time. Plan on roughly 55 minutes to reach downtown Tampa and about 58 minutes to Tampa International Airport. Those are workable for occasional trips but long for a daily north-bound commute.
Closer to home, the zone connects easily into central Bradenton and, heading west, to the causeway that reaches the barrier islands. Most residents find their daily errands, shopping, and services stay local, which keeps everyday driving short even if the regional trips to Tampa are longer.
If airport access and travel are priorities, factor the roughly hour-long drive to TPA into your decision. For buyers whose work and life are centered in Bradenton and the surrounding Manatee County area, the location is convenient; for daily Tampa commuters, it's a tradeoff to weigh carefully.
Is the Palma Sola Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone makes the most sense for buyers who want a west-Bradenton address close to Palma Sola Bay and the islands, with a settled residential feel rather than new-build uniformity. The wide price range — a $425,000 median against a $65,000-to-$3,600,000 spread — means there's an entry point for condo buyers and downsizers as well as homes for families and waterfront buyers. The balanced market, with 50 days on market and 96% of asking achieved, gives buyers negotiating room that tighter markets don't.
The tradeoffs are real and worth naming. New construction is limited to just 3 active listings, so buyers set on a brand-new home will find slim pickings. The commute to Tampa and its airport runs close to an hour, which matters for anyone working north of the bay. And HOA and tax figures vary widely across the zone's mix of condos, gated communities, and single-family homes, so costs need to be checked property by property.
If your priorities are coastal proximity, a range of price points, and an established neighborhood on Bradenton's west side, this zone delivers. Confirm the school assignment for any specific address with the district, verify the carrying costs for the exact property, and you'll have a clear picture of whether it's the right fit.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$1,650,000
1808 80TH STREET COURT W, BRADENTON
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,537 sqft
$728,000
305 55TH STREET NW, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,886 sqft
$559,000
6311 1ST AVENUE W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,809 sqft
$499,999
6114 WILLOW OAK CIRCLE UNIT 41, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,591 sqft
$329,000
7410 8TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,803 sqft
$255,000
1230 58TH STREET W UNIT 1230, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,314 sqft
$85,000
5942 7TH AVENUE W UNIT 6236, BRADENTON
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 768 sqft
$649,000
6510 14TH AVENUE W, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,855 sqft
$619,000
616 59TH STREET NW, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,846 sqft
$390,000
1309 WATER OAK WAY N, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,813 sqft
$965,000
8107 19TH AVENUE DRIVE W, BRADENTON
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,135 sqft
$465,000
5812 2ND AVE DR NW, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,391 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Palma Sola Elementary School market
255
Sold, last 12 months
$390,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
33 days
Median time to sell
Palma Sola Elementary School vs Cortez
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 3.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Palma Sola Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Palma Sola Elementary School home
≈ $3,429/mo
$447,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$498/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,099/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
13,169
Median age
61
Median income
$77,743
Median home value
$398,208
Beyond the listings
Living in Palma Sola Elementary School
Appearance oriented
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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.
Entertainment
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.
Attitudes
Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
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All About Hair
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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.
Straight answers
Palma Sola Elementary School FAQs
Is the Palma Sola Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want to be on Bradenton's west side, close to Palma Sola Bay and the road to the barrier islands, in a settled residential area. The mix of home types and prices means it works for families, downsizers, and second-home buyers alike. The pace is calm and the location is hard to beat for anyone drawn to the water.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
The median list price is $425,000, which is moderate for coastal Bradenton, but the range is wide — from $65,000 at the low end to $3,600,000 for bay-front property. Eight active listings are priced above $1 million. You can find an entry point here more easily than on the islands themselves.
What do homes cost in the Palma Sola Elementary zone?+
Active listings carry a median list price of $425,000 and average about $288 per square foot, with a median home size around 1,592 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 254 homes sold at a median price of $399,000. That gap between list and sold prices reflects a market where buyers have some leverage.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and steady. Homes take a median of 50 days to sell and sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price, which signals room to negotiate rather than a bidding-war environment. With 79 active listings, buyers have genuine choice.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA fee is $495 per month, though that figure reflects condo and gated communities and won't apply to every single-family home in the zone. The median annual property tax is $4,351. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures for any property before you make an offer.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone is anchored by Palma Sola Elementary, with middle-school options in the area including Martha B. King Middle School and W. D. Sugg Middle School, and high schools such as Bayshore High School. Boundaries change, so confirm the exact assigned schools for any specific address with the Manatee County school district before you buy.
How is the commute from here?+
The zone is on Bradenton's west side, so expect roughly 55 minutes to downtown Tampa and about 58 minutes to Tampa International Airport (TPA). It's a longer haul north to Tampa, but closer in to Bradenton's own amenities and the islands to the west. Most daily errands stay local.
Is there new construction available?+
New construction is limited here — just 3 of the 79 active listings are newly built. This is primarily a resale market of established homes, including 23 with pools and 6 waterfront properties. Buyers wanting new builds will have a much smaller pool to choose from.
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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