Neighborhood · Ellenton, Florida
Oak Creek
Quiet Manatee County living near the river
1
Homes for sale
$624,900
Median list price
$283
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
Oak Creek sits in Ellenton, a slower-paced pocket of Manatee County where suburban streets, mature trees, and easy access to the Manatee River set the tone. It's the kind of place where a gated entry and a pool in the backyard feel normal rather than luxury, and where neighbors know the difference between Covered Bridge Estates, Ridgewood Meadows, and North River Estates. Families here draw on schools like Buffalo Creek Middle School and Palmetto High School, and downtown Tampa is about 46 minutes up the interstate.
For a buyer today, this is a thin, patient market. There is currently one active listing at $624,900, and only three homes sold here over the last 12 months at a median of $579,000 — with sellers netting about 90% of asking. That gap between list and sold price, plus a median 49 days on market, tells you there's real room to negotiate if you find the right house. Browse the full picture across Ellenton homes for sale or check the live map to see what's moving.
Oak Creek is a community in Ellenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$624,900 – $625K price range
2,211 sqft median home
$100/mo median HOA
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Oak Creek
Every active listing inside the Oak Creek boundary
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Browse Oak Creek
By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Oak Creek market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$579,000
Median sold price
90%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
90 days
Median time to sell
Oak Creek vs Ellenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Oak Creek boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Oak Creek is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Oak Creek home
≈ $4,318/mo
$624,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$100/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
685
Median age
32
Median income
$91,583
Median home value
$411,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Oak Creek
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
Oak Creek FAQs
Is Oak Creek a good place to live?+
It's a settled, family-oriented part of Ellenton with gated pockets, pool homes, and assigned schools including Buffalo Creek Middle School and Virgil Mills Elementary. The pace is quiet and suburban, and you're still about 46 minutes from downtown Tampa when you need the city.
Is Oak Creek expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for the area, with the current active listing at $624,900 and a median sold price of $579,000 over the past year. There are no listings above $1M active right now, so this is comfortable move-up territory rather than luxury pricing.
What do homes cost in Oak Creek?+
Homes run around $283 per square foot on a median size of about 2,211 square feet, which pencils out to the high-$500s to low-$600s. The three most recent sales landed at a median of $579,000, giving you a solid benchmark.
How is the market in Oak Creek?+
It's low-inventory and slow-moving — just one active listing and three sales in the last 12 months, with a median 49 days on market. Sellers are averaging about 90% of asking, so buyers who wait for the right home have real negotiating room; watch the live map for new inventory.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $100 per month, which is reasonable for a gated community. Property taxes are higher, with a median around $8,588 per year, so budget for that alongside your mortgage.
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