Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Palm Lake Estates
Affordable Bradenton living with quick-moving deals
8
Homes for sale
$157,450
Median list price
$158
Avg price / sqft
18
Median days on market
Palm Lake Estates is a compact, unpretentious pocket of Bradenton where modest single-story homes and easy access to the surrounding Manatee County corridor keep daily life simple. Homes here run small and sensible — a median footprint around 1,056 square feet — which makes the neighborhood a practical fit for first-time buyers, downsizers, and anyone who wants Gulf-coast proximity without a premium price tag. You're a short drive from established neighbors like Oneco and Bay Shore Gardens, with the broader range of Bradenton homes for sale close at hand.
For buyers, this is one of Bradenton's more accessible entry points: the median list price sits at $155,000 and homes are moving fast, with a median of just 9 days on market. Only 7 homes are active right now, so inventory is thin and well-priced listings don't linger. If you're comparing options, larger master-planned communities like Heritage Harbour and Braden River East offer a different scale — but Palm Lake Estates wins on affordability and speed.
Palm Lake Estates is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$144,000 – $190K price range
1,056 sqft median home
$275/mo median HOA
$1,395/mo median rent
15 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Palm Lake Estates
$159,900
808 53RD AVENUE E UNIT 110, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft
$189,900
808 53RD AVENUE E UNIT 169, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,392 sqft
$150,000
808 53RD AVENUE E UNIT 223, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft
$170,000
808 53RD AVENUE E UNIT 27, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 816 sqft
$144,000$149,000
808 53RD AVENUE E UNIT 191, BRADENTON
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 768 sqft
$164,500
808 53RD AVENUE E UNIT 256, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft
$145,000$157,000
808 53RD AVENUE E UNIT 19, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft
$155,000$159,000
808 53RD AVENUE E UNIT 209, BRADENTON
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 816 sqft
Every active listing inside the Palm Lake Estates boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Palm Lake Estates market
15
Sold, last 12 months
$149,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
76 days
Median time to sell
Palm Lake Estates vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Palm Lake Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Palm Lake Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Palm Lake Estates home
≈ $1,433/mo
$157,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$275/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,395/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
610
Median age
36
Median income
$79,224
Median home value
$259,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Palm Lake Estates
Food & Drink
Top 1% in the U.S.Coffee Connoisseur
Morning java. Cup of Joe. Caffeine in an IV. Whatever they call it, this population loves coffee and the culture around it.
Lifestyles
Top 5% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Beliefs
Top 8% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Food & Drink
Top 8% in the U.S.Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 8% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Emotional
Top 9% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Palm Lake Estates FAQs
Is Palm Lake Estates a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want an affordable, low-key Bradenton neighborhood with small, manageable homes and quick access to the wider area. Assigned schools include Palmetto Elementary, Lincoln Middle, and Palmetto High. The mix of practicality and price makes it especially popular with first-time buyers and downsizers.
Is Palm Lake Estates expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets around Bradenton, with a median list price of $155,000 and active listings ranging from $144,000 to $189,900. Median property taxes are about $1,397 per year, which keeps overall ownership costs low relative to much of the Gulf coast.
What do homes cost in Palm Lake Estates?+
The median list price is $155,000 and homes average about $158 per square foot on a typical size near 1,056 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 15 homes sold at a median price of $149,000, so buyers should expect list and sold prices to track fairly closely.
How is the market in Palm Lake Estates?+
It's fast-moving and tight, with only 7 active listings and a median of just 9 days on market. Sellers are getting about 93% of asking on average, so serious buyers should be ready to act quickly on well-priced homes. If you want more selection, it's worth also browsing nearby Bradenton homes for sale.
What about HOA fees and taxes?+
The median HOA fee is about $275 per month, and median property taxes run roughly $1,397 per year. For comparison, median rent in the area is around $1,395 per month, so ownership can be a competitive alternative to renting at this price point.
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