Market Report · 3rd Quarter 2026 · As of July 21, 2026

MLS data updated Jul 21, 2026

Palmetto

The north bank of the Manatee River — Riviera Dunes deep-water marina living plus a fast-growing belt of new communities along US-301

Palmetto, FL

Palmetto spans Manatee riverfront and marina living at Riviera Dunes to new US-301 communities like Silverstone.

431
For Sale
$432K
Avg. List Price
20
Under Contract
$375K
Median Sold (12 mo)
500
Homes Sold (12 mo)

Median sold: $375K ·  Median days on market: 42 ·  Sold-to-list: 97.8% ·  Source: Stellar MLS

Buyer's Market
10.3
months of inventory

About 10.3 months of inventory — supply is outpacing demand, so buyers have room to negotiate (over 6 months = buyer's market).

Median Sale Price
$375K
500 sold / yr
1-Yr Appreciation
median price
Days on Market
42
median
Sale-to-List
97.8%
of asking
Sales Pace
41.7/mo
last 12 mo
Active Listings
431
for sale now

Aggregate statistics from recent Stellar MLS closed sales and live MLS inventory. A market read, not an appraisal of any home or a listing of individual sales.

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Ryan's Take on Palmetto

Palmetto draws a uniquely broad cross-section of buyers — serious boaters who want deep-water marina slips for large yachts, and families seeking new construction in a Manatee County location that keeps both Tampa and Sarasota within reach. That dual pull is what makes this market worth watching.

The employment anchor is the corridor stretching from Bradenton across to Ellenton and up toward Tampa Bay. Manatee County government, healthcare, and the manufacturing base anchored by companies like Tropicana and Feld Entertainment draw steady professional demand. For buyers with Tampa jobs, Palmetto offers considerably more home for the money than anything on the south side of the bay.

The housing story is genuinely varied. Riviera Dunes is the standout — a gated waterfront enclave with three private marinas, resort pools, tennis, and a restaurant, offering everything from lock-and-leave condos to luxury single-family homes with private docks and Gulf access. Newer communities like Trevesta deliver M/I Homes new construction with full amenity packages well below comparable Sarasota-side product.

Buyers who tour Palmetto often cross-shop Ruskin for a similar value-to-location ratio, or look at Ellenton and Parrish for new-construction alternatives. What keeps them coming back is the Manatee River — very few markets offer that kind of navigable waterfront at this price tier.

— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty

Under Contract

20 homes pending in Palmetto · Avg. $381K

Palmetto pending
Pending
$414,900
3 bd2 ba1,980 sqft
Palmetto pending
Pending
$324,999
3 bd2 ba1,432 sqft
Palmetto pending
Pending
$499,999
4 bd3 ba2,394 sqft
Palmetto pending
Pending
$365,000
3 bd2 ba1,284 sqft
Palmetto pending
Pending
$419,999
3 bd2 ba1,933 sqft
Palmetto pending
Pending
$329,000
3 bd2 ba1,328 sqft
Market Snapshot

Palmetto · 3rd Quarter 2026

500 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo

$375K

Median Sale Price

42 days

Median Days on Market

97.8%

Sold-to-List

$202

Median $/sqft

Sold-to-List Gauge · 90% → 100% → 105%+97.8%
90%95%100%105%+

Recent Sales Map

Recent sales activity in Palmetto

No recent public sales records found for this area. Call Ryan for a detailed sold analysis.

Currently For Sale

50 active listings in Palmetto

BedsBathsSq FtList Price$/Sq FtDOMPoolWaterfrontView
431,817$620,000$34113
321,432$349,900$244142
542,749$469,999$1711
332,410$415,449$17271
532,350$421,050$17971
532,350$409,999$17472
432,170$404,014$18672
432,130$389,999$18372
432,170$405,050$187117
432,170$404,950$187117
432,170$404,950$187117
432,170$404,950$187117
432,130$401,050$188117
432,130$411,999$193117
432,130$411,999$193117
332,410$419,999$174117
332,410$404,999$168117
332,410$416,449$173131
532,350$424,999$181133
432,170$394,999$182133
432,130$403,050$189133
331,478$337,703$228348
331,478$329,603$223348
432,424$409,999$1691
432,190$411,390$1881
432,337$426,060$1821
421,633$375,500$2305
332,134$399,999$1871
422,112$449,999$21384
542,771$569,000$205338
543,191$649,999$204317Water
421,850$445,000$24117
332,014$399,000$1989
221,380$399,000$28922Water
221,012$345,000$341141
321,256$384,900$30632
221,758$425,000$242113Manatee River & Riviera Dunes
321,680$319,999$1901
221,680$324,999$1931
322,399$900,000$37513
332,275$555,000$2441
432,488$519,990$209155Water
322,200$489,990$223155Water
432,286$399,999$175190
322,033$450,000$2212
432,768$574,999$208128
532,605$428,990$1651Water
532,605$415,990$1601Water
532,605$416,990$1601Water
321,760$259,000$14791
All 50 active listings in Palmetto · live Stellar MLS · no addresses published

Palmetto Market — Common Questions

Is Palmetto a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+

Palmetto is currently a buyer's market with about 10.3 months of inventory. About 10.3 months of inventory — supply is outpacing demand, so buyers have room to negotiate (over 6 months = buyer's market).

What is the median home sale price in Palmetto?+

Based on Florida Department of Revenue public records over the last 6 months, the median sale price in Palmetto is approximately $375K.

How many homes are for sale in Palmetto?+

There are currently 431 active listings in Palmetto, with homes selling at roughly 41.7 per month. That works out to about 10.3 months of inventory.

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Report generated July 21, 2026 at 9:58 PM ET· Powered by Stellar MLS

MLS Data:Active and pending listing data is sourced from the Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. 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. The MLS GRID does not guarantee the accuracy of this data, which may not reflect all real estate activity in the area.

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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.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of July 21, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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