Neighborhood · Ellenton, Florida
Covered Bridge Estates
Family-scaled living minutes from the Manatee River
9
Homes for sale
$429,000
Median list price
$182
Avg price / sqft
12
Median days on market
Covered Bridge Estates sits in the quieter northern reach of Manatee County, a community of roomy single-family homes where the pace leans residential and the commute stays manageable. You're close to the mix of Ellenton homes for sale and neighboring pockets like Ridgewood Meadows and North River Estates, with downtown Tampa about 48 minutes up I-75 and Tampa International roughly an hour away. Assigned schools include Buffalo Creek Middle School and Palmetto High School, which keeps the area popular with growing families.
For buyers today, this is a tight, fast-moving market: just 9 active listings and a median 10 days on market means well-priced homes don't linger. The median list price is $429,000, and over the last year 26 homes sold at a median of $402,500 — with sellers collecting about 97% of asking. If you're shopping here, come pre-approved and ready to move; you can track new inventory on the live map as it hits.
Covered Bridge Estates is a community in Ellenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$350,000 – $480K price range
2,206 sqft median home
$92/mo median HOA
$2,850/mo median rent
28 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Covered Bridge Estates
$475,000
4195 LITTLE GAP LOOP, ELLENTON
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,697 sqft
$399,000
4135 ROCKY FORK TERRACE, ELLENTON
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,850 sqft
$375,000
6305 ROCK CREEK CIRCLE, ELLENTON
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,262 sqft
$350,000
4603 TROUT RIVER CROSSING, ELLENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,996 sqft
$374,999
6223 ROCK CREEK CIRCLE, ELLENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,206 sqft
$479,900$500,000
5802 BROAD RIVER RUN, ELLENTON
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,235 sqft
$469,000$479,000
4527 FERRYS MILL PLACE, ELLENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,996 sqft
$429,000$439,000
6222 LAUREL CREEK TRAIL, ELLENTON
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,174 sqft
$449,900$459,900
5966 WILLOWS BRIDGE LOOP, ELLENTON
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,914 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Covered Bridge Estates market
28
Sold, last 12 months
$392,500
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
48 days
Median time to sell
Covered Bridge Estates vs Ellenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 7.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Covered Bridge Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Covered Bridge Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Covered Bridge Estates home
≈ $2,914/mo
$429,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$92/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,850/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,874
Median age
38
Median income
$96,921
Median home value
$403,538
Beyond the listings
Living in Covered Bridge Estates
Entertainment
Top 2% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 2% in the U.S.Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
Relationships
Top 3% in the U.S.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.
Entertainment
Top 7% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Active
Top 9% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Active
Top 11% in the U.S.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.
Straight answers
Covered Bridge Estates FAQs
Is Covered Bridge Estates a good place to live?+
It's a residential, family-oriented community in northern Manatee County with assigned schools like Palmetto High School and roomy homes around 2,206 sqft. The location balances a quiet feel with reasonable access to Tampa, about 48 minutes north. If you want space and a manageable commute, it delivers on both.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It sits in a mid-range bracket for the area, with a median list price of $429,000 and active listings running from $350,000 to $479,900. The median home sold over the last year went for $402,500, so buyers have room to negotiate but shouldn't expect deep discounts. It's approachable relative to pricier waterfront markets nearby.
What do homes cost in Covered Bridge Estates?+
Expect a median list price of $429,000 and an average of about $182 per square foot on homes that typically run around 2,206 sqft. Current inventory spans $350,000 to $479,900, and no listings currently top the $1M mark. It's a consistent, family-home price band without extreme outliers.
How is the market right now?+
It's brisk — only 9 active listings with a median 10 days on market means demand outpaces supply. Over the past 12 months 26 homes sold, and sellers collected about 97% of asking on average. Buyers should be pre-approved and prepared to act, since good listings don't sit long.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $92 a month, which is modest for the area, while median property tax lands around $4,221 a year. If you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent here is roughly $2,850 a month. Together those figures make ownership costs fairly predictable to budget around.
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