Neighborhood · Palmetto, Florida
Fresh Meadows
Quiet Palmetto living with room to breathe
Fresh Meadows sits in the northern reaches of Manatee County, part of a stretch of Palmetto that trades traffic for space and easy pacing. It's the kind of area where neighbors know the school-bus schedule and a run to Tampa is a plan, not a daily grind — Downtown Tampa is roughly 44 minutes out and Tampa International about 55. Nearby you'll find established communities like Artisan Lakes Esplanade, Trevesta, and the Palmetto Historic District that give this corner of Palmetto its range.
For buyers, the honest read is that Fresh Meadows is a low-turnover pocket — there are no active listings right now, so inventory comes and goes quietly. Over the last 12 months just four homes sold, at a median price of $331,888, and sellers collected about 99% of asking. That tells you two things: prices here are grounded, and when a home does hit the market it doesn't sit long. Widening your search to nearby West Ellenton and other Palmetto neighborhoods keeps your options open.
Fresh Meadows is a community in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,790/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Fresh Meadows
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Fresh Meadows boundary
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The Fresh Meadows market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$331,888
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
16 days
Median time to sell
Fresh Meadows vs Palmetto
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 16.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Fresh Meadows boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Fresh Meadows is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
1,043
Median age
41
Median income
$106,481
Median home value
$358,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Fresh Meadows
Lifestyles
Top 3% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Food & Drink
Top 4% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Appearance oriented
Top 8% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Lifestyles
Top 14% in the U.S.Hipster
This population swims against the tide of mainstream culture. Common interests include old music, antiques, and alternative diets (i.e., veganism).
Hobbies & Interests
Top 14% 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.
Straight answers
Fresh Meadows FAQs
Is Fresh Meadows a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, low-turnover pocket of northern Palmetto with an easy commute — about 44 minutes to Downtown Tampa and 55 to the airport. Families are assigned to Virgil Mills Elementary, Buffalo Creek Middle, and Palmetto High School, and the area sits near established communities like Trevesta. It suits buyers who want space and calm over nightlife.
Is Fresh Meadows expensive?+
No — the median sold price over the past 12 months was $331,888, which lands comfortably below Florida's pricier coastal markets. That makes it one of the more accessible corners of Palmetto for a buyer working a realistic budget.
What do homes cost in Fresh Meadows?+
Recent sales point to a median around $331,888, based on four closings in the last year. There are no active listings at the moment, so pricing on the next home to hit the market will depend heavily on its size and condition.
How is the market in Fresh Meadows?+
It's a thin, slow-turnover market — only four homes sold in the past 12 months and there are currently zero active listings. Sellers averaged about 99% of asking, so when something does come up it tends to move at a fair price. Buyers should be ready to act and consider nearby West Ellenton to widen the field.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or tax figures specific to Fresh Meadows, since there are no active listings to pull them from. Costs vary by community across Palmetto, so it's worth confirming the exact numbers on any individual home before you make an offer.
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