Neighborhood · Palmetto, Florida
Gulf & Bay Estates
Waterfront living in a small Palmetto pocket
5
Homes for sale
$668,000
Median list price
$372
Avg price / sqft
63
Median days on market
Gulf & Bay Estates is a compact waterfront enclave in Palmetto, the kind of place where three of the four homes on the market right now sit on the water and boating is part of daily life. It's a quiet corner of Manatee County with easy reach to the wider Palmetto scene — from the Palmetto Historic District to newer master-planned neighborhoods like Artisan Lakes Esplanade and Trevesta. If you're weighing your options across Palmetto homes for sale, this neighborhood trades volume for waterfront character.
The market here is small and patient. With just four active listings and a median list price of $671,500, homes take their time — median days on market runs to nearly 195 — but the seven that sold over the last year closed at a median of $860,000, with sellers netting about 97% of asking. That gap between list and sold prices tells you this is a place where well-priced waterfront moves, and buyers who do their homework can find real value.
Gulf & Bay Estates is a community in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$390,000 – $1.7M price range
1,828 sqft median home
$2/mo median HOA
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Gulf & Bay Estates
$640,000
4405 PINFISH LANE, PALMETTO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,546 sqft
$750,000
4331 POMPANO LANE, PALMETTO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,828 sqft
$390,000$400,000
2009 TARPON ROAD, PALMETTO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,406 sqft
$1,699,000$1,799,000
4506 PINFISH LANE, PALMETTO
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,226 sqft
$668,000$678,000
4411 DOLPHIN LANE, PALMETTO
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,876 sqft
Every active listing inside the Gulf & Bay Estates boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Gulf & Bay Estates market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$886,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
246 days
Median time to sell
Gulf & Bay Estates vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 69.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Gulf & Bay Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Gulf & Bay Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Gulf & Bay Estates home
≈ $4,291/mo
$668,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
440
Median age
66
Median income
$55,729
Median home value
$250,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Gulf & Bay Estates
Culture
Top 5% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 8% 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 11% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Active
Top 20% in the U.S.Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Beliefs
Top 24% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 24% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
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