Neighborhood · Ellenton, Florida
North River Estates
Small-scale living with quick reach to Tampa
4
Homes for sale
$274,250
Median list price
$194
Avg price / sqft
31
Median days on market
North River Estates is a compact residential pocket of Ellenton, the kind of low-key Manatee County community where homes run modest in size — a median of 1,376 square feet — and daily life leans quiet and practical. You're assigned to schools like Buffalo Creek Middle School and Palmetto High, and if you like knowing your options nearby, neighboring communities such as Covered Bridge Estates and Ridgewood Meadows round out the area. Downtown Tampa is about a 45-minute drive and Tampa International sits roughly 56 minutes out, so commuters and travelers keep their options open.
The market here is thin and patient — just 2 homes are active right now, with a median list price of $274,250 and a range that stays tight between $265,000 and $283,500. Over the last 12 months only 5 homes sold, at a median of $245,000, and sellers collected about 97% of asking. With a median 184 days on market, this is a place where buyers who do their homework have room to negotiate; watch the live map for new listings.
North River Estates is a community in Ellenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$230,000 – $325K price range
1,448 sqft median home
$125/mo median HOA
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in North River Estates
$325,000
3515 71ST AVENUE E, ELLENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft
$230,000
3531 70TH AVENUE E, ELLENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,541 sqft
$283,500$285,500
3530 70TH AVENUE E, ELLENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,455 sqft
$265,000
3421 70TH AVENUE E, ELLENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft
Every active listing inside the North River Estates boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The North River Estates market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$245,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
171 days
Median time to sell
North River Estates vs Ellenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 14.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the North River Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools North River Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median North River Estates home
≈ $1,902/mo
$274,250 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$125/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
403
Median age
77
Median income
$52,565
Median home value
$179,700
Beyond the listings
Living in North River Estates
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 2% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Culture
Top 2% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Attitudes
Top 4% in the U.S.Home & Leisure
There's no place like home. This activity is highest when people are feeling relaxed, like sharing a meal with friends or enjoying their morning coffee in their own home.
Entertainment
Top 4% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Straight answers
North River Estates FAQs
Is North River Estates a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, small-scale Ellenton community suited to buyers who want modest homes and low overhead rather than resort-style amenities. Assigned schools include Buffalo Creek Middle School and Palmetto High, and Tampa is reachable in about 45 minutes for work or weekends.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — the median list price is $274,250, and homes stay in a tight band between $265,000 and $283,500. That's an approachable range for the area, and the median sold price over the past year was even lower at $245,000.
What do homes cost in North River Estates?+
Expect a median list around $274,250 and about $200 per square foot on a typical 1,376-square-foot home. Recent sales landed at a median of $245,000, so there's often a gap between asking and closing worth exploring — see Ellenton homes for sale for the full picture.
How is the market right now?+
It's slow and inventory-light, with just 2 active listings and only 5 homes sold in the last 12 months. Homes sit a median of 184 days and sellers get about 97% of asking, which points to a market where patient buyers have negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $125 a month, and median property taxes are roughly $1,042 a year. Those are modest carrying costs, though always confirm the specific figures for any home you're considering.
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