MLS data updated Sep 20, 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.
Median sold: $388K · Median days on market: 40 · Sold-to-list: 98.2% · Source: Stellar MLS
About 4.6 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).
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. $473K
Palmetto · 3rd Quarter 2026
1138 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo
$388K
Median Sale Price
40 days
Median Days on Market
98.2%
Sold-to-List
$202
Median $/sqft
Recent Sales Map
Recent sales activity in Palmetto
Currently For Sale
50 active listings in Palmetto
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| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | List Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1,120 | $230,000 | $205 | 12 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,164 | $380,000 | $176 | 45 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,931 | $559,000 | $191 | 1 | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,574 | $329,900 | $210 | 1 | — |
| 3 | 3 | 2,107 | $392,235 | $186 | 1 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,170 | $395,999 | $182 | 176 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 1,817 | $595,000 | $327 | 72 | — |
| 3 | 3 | 2,410 | $405,999 | $168 | 130 | — |
| 5 | 3 | 2,350 | $409,999 | $174 | 130 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,170 | $394,999 | $182 | 131 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,130 | $379,999 | $178 | 131 | — |
| 3 | 3 | 2,507 | $395,318 | $158 | 144 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,170 | $389,999 | $180 | 176 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,170 | $394,999 | $182 | 176 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,170 | $394,999 | $182 | 176 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,130 | $384,999 | $181 | 176 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,130 | $411,999 | $193 | 176 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,130 | $389,999 | $183 | 176 | — |
| 3 | 3 | 2,410 | $418,999 | $174 | 176 | — |
| 3 | 3 | 2,081 | $375,479 | $180 | 187 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,170 | $384,999 | $177 | 192 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,130 | $384,999 | $181 | 192 | — |
| 3 | 3 | 2,256 | $589,900 | $261 | 100 | — |
| 3 | 3 | 1,838 | $489,232 | $266 | 19 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,271 | $338,522 | $149 | 53 | Water |
| 4 | 3 | 3,031 | $599,990 | $198 | 102 | Water |
| 4 | 5 | 2,921 | $613,603 | $210 | 22 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,271 | $331,552 | $146 | 148 | — |
| 3 | 3 | 2,475 | $659,244 | $266 | 312 | — |
| 2 | 2 | 1,489 | $289,999 | $195 | 2 | — |
| 3 | 3 | 1,853 | $335,142 | $181 | 19 | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,603 | $289,687 | $181 | 23 | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,516 | $305,000 | $201 | 22 | — |
| 2 | 2 | 1,778 | $479,189 | $270 | 25 | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,498 | $336,000 | $224 | 71 | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,328 | $299,000 | $225 | 71 | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,328 | $324,000 | $244 | 71 | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,328 | $320,000 | $241 | 100 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,391 | $499,000 | $209 | 110 | — |
| 5 | 3 | 2,934 | $471,000 | $161 | 25 | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,828 | $365,000 | $200 | 121 | Water |
| 4 | 2 | 1,828 | $361,000 | $197 | 121 | Water |
| 5 | 3 | 2,934 | $456,000 | $155 | 122 | — |
| 5 | 2 | 1,708 | $339,000 | $198 | 124 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,756 | $430,000 | $156 | 145 | — |
| 5 | 2 | 1,708 | $346,000 | $203 | 159 | — |
| 5 | 2 | 1,708 | $346,000 | $203 | 159 | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,739 | $399,999 | $230 | 170 | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,045 | $405,000 | $198 | 99 | — |
| 5 | 2 | 1,708 | $334,000 | $196 | 204 | — |
Palmetto Market — Common Questions
Is Palmetto a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+
Palmetto is currently a balanced market with about 4.6 months of inventory. About 4.6 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).
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 $388K.
How many homes are for sale in Palmetto?+
There are currently 436 active listings in Palmetto, with homes selling at roughly 94.8 per month. That works out to about 4.6 months of inventory.
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Report generated September 20, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET· Powered by Stellar MLS
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of September 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM 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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Utilities & Services
Palmetto is in Manatee County, Florida. Here's who to call to get power, water, and trash service set up in your name before closing.
Electric
Florida Power & Light (FPL) · (888) 988-8249All of Manatee County — Bradenton, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, the island cities, and unincorporated areas.
Water & Sewer
Manatee County Utilities · (941) 792-8811Unincorporated county, most of Lakewood Ranch, and Anna Maria, Holmes Beach & Bradenton Beach.
City of Bradenton Utilities · (941) 932-9434Inside City of Bradenton limits.
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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 September 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM 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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