Homes for sale · Palmetto, FloridaCrystal Lakes
A quiet Palmetto pocket with room to breathe
1
Homes for sale
$339,900
Median list price
$194
Avg price / sqft
125
Median days on market
Crystal Lakes is the kind of established Manatee County neighborhood where homes sit on comfortable lots, the streets stay quiet, and you're still a manageable commute from the bigger picture — downtown Tampa is about 42 minutes north and Tampa International roughly 54. It shares its corner of Palmetto with a mix of newer master-planned communities like Artisan Lakes Esplanade and Trevesta, plus the older character of the Palmetto Historic District and nearby West Ellenton. Families here are zoned for Virgil Mills Elementary, Buffalo Creek Middle, and Palmetto High.
For a buyer, this is a small, slow-moving market — exactly two homes are active right now, listed between $339,900 and $349,900 with a median of $344,900. Over the past year ten homes sold at a median of $318,750, with sellers collecting about 98% of their asking price, so there's modest room to negotiate but not a fire sale. With a median of 90 days on market, you'll have time to make a measured decision rather than rush an offer.
Crystal Lakes is a community in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$339,900 – $340K price range
1,752 sqft median home
$76/mo median HOA
$3,000/mo median rent
10 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Crystal Lakes
Every active listing inside the Crystal Lakes boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Crystal Lakes market
10
Sold, last 12 months
$318,750
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
53 days
Median time to sell
Crystal Lakes vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 12.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Crystal Lakes boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Crystal Lakes is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Crystal Lakes home
≈ $2,480/mo
$339,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$76/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
544
Median age
40
Median income
$144,245
Median home value
$390,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Crystal Lakes
Active
Top 17% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
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.
Beliefs
Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Hobbies & Interests
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.
Entertainment
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.
Relationships
Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Straight answers
Crystal Lakes FAQs
Is Crystal Lakes a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established neighborhood with comfortable lot sizes and a low median HOA of about $64 a month. Families appreciate the assigned schools — Virgil Mills Elementary, Buffalo Creek Middle, and Palmetto High — and the commute puts downtown Tampa around 42 minutes away. It's a calmer alternative to the bigger master-planned communities nearby in Palmetto.
Is Crystal Lakes expensive?+
Not by Tampa Bay standards — the median list price sits at $344,900, and homes average about $200 per square foot on a median size of 1,728 square feet. Over the last year, sold homes came in at a median of $318,750. For a buyer looking in the mid-$300s, it's a practical entry point near Trevesta and other newer developments.
What do homes cost in Crystal Lakes?+
Right now the two active listings range from $339,900 to $349,900, with a median of $344,900. Over the past 12 months, ten homes sold at a median of $318,750, so recent sale prices run a bit below current asking. Expect roughly $200 per square foot for a typical 1,728-square-foot home.
How is the market in Crystal Lakes?+
It's a small, measured market — just two homes are active and ten sold over the past year, with a median of 90 days on market. Sellers are getting about 98% of their asking price on average, which means there's a little room to negotiate but not steep discounts. The pace gives buyers time to decide without heavy competition.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here is about $64 a month, which is modest for the area and covers community basics. Median property taxes run roughly $4,494 a year. Together those keep ongoing ownership costs reasonable compared with many nearby Palmetto communities.
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