Homes for sale · Palmetto, FloridaRubonia
Small-footprint living on Manatee County's north edge
5
Homes for sale
$75,000
Median list price
$259
Avg price / sqft
46
Median days on market
Rubonia sits in the quieter northern reaches of Palmetto, a pocket where homes stay modest in size and the pace feels removed from the busier corridors nearby. It's an area with easy reach to communities like West Ellenton and the character-rich Palmetto Historic District, plus a reasonable commute — Downtown Tampa is about 41 minutes and Tampa International Airport roughly 48. Assigned schools include Palmetto High School, Lincoln Middle, and Palm View K-8.
For a buyer today, this is a genuinely affordable corner of the county with a thin inventory. There are just five active listings, a median list price of $75,000, and a wide spread that runs from $48,000 all the way to a lone $1.99M waterfront outlier. Homes are small — the median size is 620 sqft at about $268 per square foot — and they tend to sit, with a median 46 days on market and recent sellers netting around 83% of asking. If you want more polish, master-planned options like Artisan Lakes Esplanade and Trevesta are a short drive away.
Rubonia is a community in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$48,000 – $1.9M price range
620 sqft median home
$150/mo median HOA
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Rubonia
$48,000
2215 73RD STREET E UNIT 151, PALMETTO
1 bd · 1 ba · 400 sqft
$460,000$469,000
1017 77TH STREET E, PALMETTO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft
$50,000
2215 73RD STREET E UNIT 315, PALMETTO
1 bd · 1 ba · 480 sqft
$75,000$85,000
2215 73RD STREET E UNIT 162, PALMETTO
1 bd · 1 ba · 620 sqft
$1,850,000$1,900,000
6511 BAYSHORE ROAD, PALMETTO
3 bd · 2 ba · 3,306 sqft
Every active listing inside the Rubonia boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Rubonia market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$56,500
Median sold price
82%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
101 days
Median time to sell
Rubonia vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 81.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Rubonia boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Rubonia is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Rubonia home
≈ $843/mo
$75,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$150/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
2,305
Median age
44
Median income
$57,190
Median home value
$253,103
Beyond the listings
Living in Rubonia
Beliefs
Top 11% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Relationships
Top 12% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Beliefs
Top 12% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 14% 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.
Beliefs
Top 15% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% 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
Rubonia FAQs
Is Rubonia a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, affordable neighborhood in northern Manatee County with easy access to Palmetto and a manageable commute — about 41 minutes to Downtown Tampa and 48 to the airport. Assigned schools include Palmetto High School, Lincoln Middle, and Palm View K-8. It suits buyers who value a low entry price over large homes or heavy amenities.
Is Rubonia expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable areas around Palmetto, with a median list price of $75,000 and listings starting near $48,000. The one notable exception is a $1.99M waterfront property that pulls the top of the range well above the rest of the market.
What do homes cost in Rubonia?+
The median list price is $75,000, and homes run about $268 per square foot on a median size of roughly 620 sqft. Over the last 12 months, five homes sold at a median price of $58,000, so actual closings have come in below current asking levels.
How is the market right now?+
Inventory is very thin, with just five active listings and five sales in the past year. Homes take a median of 46 days to sell, and sellers are averaging about 83% of their asking price — a sign buyers currently have meaningful leverage here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $150 per month, though that varies by which pocket or community you're buying into. Median property taxes are modest at roughly $1,052 per year, reflecting the area's lower home values.
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