Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Palma Vista
Spacious homes and low-key luxury near the Manatee River
1
Homes for sale
$1,229,900
Median list price
$407
Avg price / sqft
27
Median days on market
Palma Vista is a small, upper-tier pocket of Bradenton homes for sale where houses run large — the median home here is a little over 3,000 square feet — and the pace feels residential rather than resort. It sits within reach of established neighborhoods like Oneco and Bay Shore Gardens, giving buyers the space of a bigger property without leaving the day-to-day conveniences of central Manatee County behind.
The market here is thin and expensive by design. Right now there's a single active listing at $1,229,900, and over the past year just three homes changed hands at a median sold price of $1,100,000 — with sellers collecting 100% of asking on average. If you want in, expect to move decisively; buyers cross-shopping should also look at nearby Heritage Harbour and Braden River East for comparison.
Palma Vista is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,229,900 – $1.2M price range
3,020 sqft median home
$208/mo median HOA
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Palma Vista
Every active listing inside the Palma Vista boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Palma Vista market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$1,100,000
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
51 days
Median time to sell
Palma Vista vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Palma Vista boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Palma Vista is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Palma Vista home
≈ $8,025/mo
$1,229,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$208/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
858
Median age
44
Median income
$60,536
Median home value
$245,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Palma Vista
Entertainment
Top 2% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Active
Top 2% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Active
Top 4% in the U.S.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.
Beliefs
Top 4% 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.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
Top 15% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Palma Vista FAQs
Is Palma Vista a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want larger homes and a quieter, residential feel in central Manatee County. Assigned schools include Sea Breeze Elementary, W. D. Sugg Middle, and Bayshore High, and you're near well-known neighborhoods like Bay Shore Gardens. It's a small community, so expect a low-key, settled atmosphere rather than a busy commercial district.
Is Palma Vista expensive?+
Yes — this is one of Bradenton's higher-priced pockets. The current active listing is $1,229,900, and homes sold over the past year had a median price of $1,100,000, with an average of about $407 per square foot. Buyers here should plan for the million-dollar range.
What do homes cost in Palma Vista?+
The single home on the market is listed at $1,229,900, and recent sales landed at a median of $1,100,000. With a median size around 3,020 square feet and roughly $407 per square foot, most pricing here reflects large, upper-tier properties.
How is the market in Palma Vista?+
It's tight and seller-friendly. Only three homes sold in the past 12 months and there's just one active listing today, with the typical home going under contract in about 27 days and sellers getting 100% of asking on average. Because inventory is so limited, serious buyers should be ready to act quickly.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $208 a month, which is moderate for a neighborhood at this price level. Property tax figures aren't available in the current data, so confirm the specific millage and any assessments on a given home with your agent before you write an offer.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. 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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