Homes for sale in
Ellenton, Florida
Manatee River living with room to breathe
88
Homes for sale
$286,250
Median list price
$199
Avg price / sqft
43
Median days on market
Ellenton sits on the north bank of the Manatee River, an easy-going pocket of Manatee County where riverfront lots, outlet-mall convenience, and quiet residential streets all share the same ZIP code. It's the kind of place where you'll find waterfront homes a few minutes from established neighborhoods like Covered Bridge Estates and Parkwood Lakes, with downtown Tampa about 48 minutes up I-75 and Tampa International roughly an hour out.
For buyers, this is one of the more approachable markets in the region. The median list price is $294,500 across 90 active listings, but the range runs from $78,500 all the way to $2.35M, so there's real room to shop by budget — from manufactured and mobile homes to single-family homes and the occasional luxury riverfront property. Homes sell in a median of 47 days at about 94% of asking, which tells you sellers are negotiating and patient buyers can browse by price without feeling rushed.
Ellenton is in Manatee County, Florida.
Quick facts
$78,500 – $2.2M price range
1,489 sqft median home
$2,500/mo median rent
Leans seller right now
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$199,000
1407 41ST AVENUE E, ELLENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft
$175,000
4312 14TH STREET E, ELLENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft
$65,000
4509 10TH STREET COURT E, ELLENTON
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 888 sqft
$325,000
3515 71ST AVENUE E, ELLENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft
$329,900
515 LEFFINGWELL AVENUE UNIT 112, ELLENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,185 sqft
$399,000
4135 ROCKY FORK TERRACE, ELLENTON
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,850 sqft
$139,999
3301 DOREEN DRIVE, ELLENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft
$475,000
4195 LITTLE GAP LOOP, ELLENTON
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,697 sqft
$399,990
3129 61ST TERRACE E, ELLENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,693 sqft
$115,000
61 MOURNINGDOVE COURT UNIT 0, ELLENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft
$598,000
305 LINDEN DRIVE, ELLENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,190 sqft
$749,900
341 SHORE DRIVE, ELLENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,500 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Ellenton market
Leans seller
4.6 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
184
Sold, last 12 months
$234,750
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
80 days
Median time to sell
Ellenton vs Manatee County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 31.2% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 10.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Ellenton, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Where to look
Ellenton neighborhoods
Covered Bridge Estates
11 homes · $399K median
Ridgewood Meadows
9 homes · $220K median
Bougainvillea Place
4 homes · $490K median
North River Estates
2 homes · $274K median
Highland Shores
1 home · $825K median
Timberly
1 home · $310K median
Parkwood Lakes
1 home · $550K median
Oak Creek
1 home · $625K median
Oakley Place
1 home · $439K median
Show all 23 Ellenton neighborhoods A–ZHide the full neighborhood list+
Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Ellenton
Strong 55+ presence
Nearly half of active listings — 41 of 90 — sit in [55+ communities](/area/ellenton-fl/55-plus-communities), making Ellenton a genuine hub for active-adult buyers.
Riverfront and water views
With 21 waterfront listings on the Manatee River, [homes with water views](/area/ellenton-fl/homes-with-water-views) are more available here than in most inland Manatee towns.
Wide range of home types
The mix spans single-family, manufactured, mobile, and condo homes, so entry-level and river-luxury buyers shop the same market.
Gated options available
Nineteen of the active listings are in [gated communities](/area/ellenton-fl/gated-communities), a solid share for a market this size.
Commuter-friendly location
Direct I-75 access puts downtown Tampa around 48 minutes and Tampa International Airport near 59 minutes away.
Population
5,454
Median age
44.3
Median income
$69,191
Median home value
$278,100
What people here are into
Food & Drink
Top 18% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Lifestyles
Top 18% in the U.S.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.
Relationships
Top 20% in the U.S.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.
Appearance oriented
Top 20% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Food & Drink
Top 21% in the U.S.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.
Food & Drink
Top 24% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Ellenton home
≈ $2,007/mo
$286,250 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
18%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$2,500/mo
Median rent
7 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Ellenton real estate FAQs
Is Ellenton a good place to live?+
Ellenton works well for buyers who want river access and quiet neighborhoods without big-city prices, plus quick I-75 commuting to Tampa in about 48 minutes. Its large share of 55+ communities — 41 of 90 active listings — makes it especially popular with active-adult and retirement buyers. Blackburn Elementary is the most common assigned school for families.
Is Ellenton expensive?+
Compared to much of the Tampa Bay area, it's affordable: the median list price is $294,500 and median sold price over the last year was $227,500. Prices start as low as $78,500 for entry-level manufactured and mobile homes and climb past $2M for river-luxury property, so you can browse by price across a wide spectrum.
What do homes cost in Ellenton?+
The median home runs about 1,518 sqft at roughly $205 per square foot, with a $294,500 median list price and a range from $78,500 to $2.35M. The housing mix leans toward single-family (44 listings), followed by manufactured and mobile homes, plus a handful of townhomes & condos.
How is the Ellenton housing market right now?+
It's a balanced, negotiable market: 178 homes sold in the past year, homes take a median 47 days to sell, and sellers net about 94% of asking. That gap between list and sold prices means there's room to make a smart offer, and it's worth watching what's just reduced.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
HOA dues are modest, with a median around $92/month, and median property tax comes in near $2,300/year. Fees vary by community, so a home in one of the gated communities may carry different costs than an older single-family neighborhood.
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