Homes zoned forSoutheast High School
Affordable Manatee living near Sarasota's north edge
253
Homes for sale
$230,000
Median list price
$221
Avg price / sqft
69
Median days on market
The Southeast High School zone covers a working stretch of Manatee County where buyers find some of the area's most reasonable price points without leaving reach of the Gulf Coast's bigger draws. It's a practical, unpretentious part of the region — a mix of established neighborhoods, gated communities, and newer builds that suit first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors alike. If you want to live near Sarasota and Bradenton without the coastal premium, this is where the math starts to make sense. Browse University Park homes for sale or scan the live map to see how the zone lays out.
Southeast High School is an attendance zone in University Park, Florida.
Quick facts
$19,890 – $22M price range
1,144 sqft median home
$406/mo median HOA
$1,943/mo median rent
596 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Southeast High School zone
The Southeast High School zone sits in Manatee County, in the broader Sarasota–Bradenton corridor along Florida's Gulf Coast. It's a practical, lived-in part of the region — less about resort polish and more about getting a solid home at a fair price within reach of the coast's bigger attractions. The housing stock runs from established single-family neighborhoods to gated communities and a handful of newer builds, giving the area a mix of settled streets and fresh inventory.
This zone tends to suit buyers who prioritize value: first-time owners who've been priced out of the coast proper, downsizers who want a manageable home, and investors drawn to the steady rental demand. With a median rent around $1,925 a month, it's a market where the numbers pencil out for both owner-occupants and landlords.
If you want to be near Sarasota and Bradenton without paying the coastal premium, this is a sensible place to look. You can get a feel for how the neighborhoods spread out by browsing University Park homes for sale and comparing them against your commute and budget.
Schools for homes in the Southeast High School zone
This area is defined by its assignment to Southeast High School, part of the Manatee County school district. The high school anchors the zone and gives the community its identity for families weighing a move here.
Because this page is built around a single high school attendance zone, that's the school we can speak to directly. Specific elementary and middle school assignments depend on your exact address and can differ street to street.
School attendance boundaries change over time as the district rebalances enrollment. Before you commit to a home based on schools, confirm the current zone for that specific address directly with the Manatee County school district — it's a quick step that prevents surprises at registration.
Homes for sale in the Southeast High School zone: prices and housing
There are currently 258 active listings in the zone, with a median list price of $230,000 and an average of $220 per square foot. The median home size is about 1,144 square feet, which tells you much of this inventory is compact and value-oriented — a reason the entry prices stay accessible. Listings range dramatically, from $19,890 at the low end to $21,500,000 at the top, so the market serves a wide spectrum.
The segments give the zone its texture: 53 gated listings, 33 homes with pools, 18 waterfront properties, and 14 new-construction homes. There are also two listings above $1 million. Over the past 12 months, 595 homes sold at a median price of $300,000, and sellers collected 96% of asking on average — evidence of a functional, balanced market where fair pricing gets results. The median home spends about 69 days on market, so buyers generally have time to evaluate rather than rush.
Carrying costs are reasonable for the region. The median HOA is about $406 per month, reflecting the amenity-driven gated communities, and median property tax runs roughly $2,127 a year. For a current, filterable view of what's available by price and segment, use the live map.
Getting around from the Southeast High School zone
This zone's location in Manatee County puts the Sarasota and Bradenton areas within easy daily reach, while the bigger Tampa Bay market is close enough for occasional trips. Downtown Tampa is about 58 minutes away, and Tampa International Airport is roughly 62 minutes — workable for travelers and those with ties to the Tampa job market.
Most day-to-day driving stays local along Manatee County's main corridors, which connect the zone to shopping, employment, and the coast. The commute profile here favors people whose work and errands are centered in the Sarasota–Bradenton area rather than a daily Tampa haul.
If you fly often or split time between regions, the airport access is a genuine plus for this price point. Factor the Tampa drive times into your decision if a northern commute is part of your routine.
Is the Southeast High School zone a good fit?
The strongest case for this zone is value. A median list price of $230,000 and an average of $220 per square foot put homeownership within reach for buyers who've found the coast proper out of budget, and the 595 sales over the past year show a market that actually moves. Investors benefit too, with a median rent near $1,925 a month and manageable taxes and HOA costs.
The trade-offs are honest ones. Homes here are generally compact — the median is about 1,144 square feet — so buyers wanting large square footage will need to shop carefully or stretch their budget. There's no golf or 55+ inventory active in this zone, and the Tampa drive at roughly an hour means this is better suited to people anchored in the Sarasota–Bradenton area.
For the right buyer — value-minded, comfortable with a smaller footprint, and focused on the Manatee and Sarasota region — this zone delivers a lot for the money. Start with University Park homes for sale, confirm the school assignment for any address you love, and weigh the commute against your routine.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$630,000
354 MONTGOMERY AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,986 sqft
$499,000
619 SAINT ANDREWS DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft
$349,000
4105 CASCADE FALLS DRIVE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,576 sqft
$275,000
4901 4TH C STREET E, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft
$135,000
404 49TH AVENUE DRIVE W, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 880 sqft
$85,000
711 50TH AVENUE PLAZA W, BRADENTON
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 820 sqft
$75,000
4905 3RD A STREET E, BRADENTON
1 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft
$669,000
6618 SABINA ROAD, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,200 sqft
$525,000
3807 66TH DRIVE E, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,100 sqft
$515,000
520 MCARTHUR AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,444 sqft
$459,900$549,900
828 PONDEROSA PINE LANE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,498 sqft
$415,000
7236 LAS CASAS DR, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,065 sqft
Every active listing inside the Southeast High School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Southeast High School market
596
Sold, last 12 months
$302,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
41 days
Median time to sell
Southeast High School vs University Park
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 3.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southeast High School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Southeast High School home
≈ $2,005/mo
$230,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$406/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,943/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
59,296
Median age
47
Median income
$53,675
Median home value
$171,471
Beyond the listings
Living in Southeast High School
Hobbies & Interests
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.
Food & Drink
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.
Active
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.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Straight answers
Southeast High School FAQs
Is the Southeast High School zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want affordable, convenient access to the Sarasota–Bradenton area without coastal prices. With 258 active listings across gated communities, pool homes, and newer builds, there's genuine choice here. It's a practical fit for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable zones in the region, with a median list price of $230,000 and an average of $220 per square foot. Listings span a wide range, from $19,890 up to $21,500,000, so there's room at nearly every budget. You can compare current prices on the live map.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The median list price is $230,000 and the median home size is about 1,144 square feet, which reflects the compact, value-driven nature of the inventory. Over the past 12 months the median sold price was $300,000, so pricing varies meaningfully by segment and size.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and measured — 595 homes sold in the last year, and the median home takes about 69 days on market. Sellers are getting 96% of asking on average, which signals a market where well-priced homes move but buyers still have negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $406 per month, reflecting the 53 gated and amenity-driven communities active in the zone. Median property tax is roughly $2,127 per year, which keeps overall carrying costs manageable at this price level.
What schools serve this zone?+
This is the Southeast High School attendance zone in Manatee County. Because attendance boundaries shift over time, confirm the exact zone for any specific address directly with the Manatee County school district before you buy.
How is the commute from here?+
Downtown Tampa is about 58 minutes away and Tampa International Airport is roughly 62 minutes, so this zone works for occasional Tampa trips while keeping you close to Sarasota and Bradenton. Most daily driving stays local along the main Manatee County corridors.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 14 new-construction homes are currently active in the zone, giving buyers a never-lived-in option alongside the resale inventory. That's a modest but real share of the 258 active listings, so inventory moves, and it's worth checking University Park homes for sale regularly.
Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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