Neighborhood · Ellenton, Florida
Highland Shores
Waterfront living minutes from the Manatee River
3
Homes for sale
$825,000
Median list price
$384
Avg price / sqft
24
Median days on market
Highland Shores sits in the quiet, water-adjacent stretch of Ellenton, where a handful of homes back up to canals and open water and the pace stays unhurried. It's the kind of small Manatee County pocket where neighbors know each other and you can trade the neighborhood streets for the outlets, the interstate, or the river in a short drive. Nearby communities like Covered Bridge Estates, Ridgewood Meadows, and Oak Creek round out the area's mix of family-friendly options.
For buyers, this is a thin, high-variance market right now. There are just 3 active listings with a median list price of $825,000, but the range runs from $300,000 all the way to $2,350,000 — so what you pay depends heavily on whether you're chasing a waterfront property or a more standard home. Over the last year 9 homes sold at a median of $415,000, a reminder that closed prices sit well below the current asking crowd. Browse everything on the live map to see how the segments break down.
Highland Shores is a community in Ellenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$300,000 – $2.4M price range
1,918 sqft median home
$2,500/mo median rent
9 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Highland Shores
$300,000
308 LINDEN DRIVE, ELLENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,198 sqft
$825,000
332 SHORE DRIVE, ELLENTON
4 bd · 4 ba · 1,918 sqft
$2,350,000$2,499,000
336 S ORCHID DRIVE, ELLENTON
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,969 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Highland Shores market
9
Sold, last 12 months
$415,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
74 days
Median time to sell
Highland Shores vs Ellenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 25.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Highland Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Highland Shores is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Highland Shores home
≈ $4,807/mo
$825,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
630
Median age
39
Median income
$80,778
Median home value
$574,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Highland Shores
Active
Top 2% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 3% 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 3% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 4% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Attitudes
Top 14% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 14% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Straight answers
Highland Shores FAQs
Is Highland Shores a good place to live?+
It's a small, water-adjacent Ellenton neighborhood with a quiet residential feel and easy access to nearby communities like Bougainvillea Place. Two of the three current listings sit on the water and two have pools, which speaks to the lifestyle here. Families also value the James Tillman Elementary Magnet School assignment.
Is Highland Shores expensive?+
It can be, but it's not uniform. The median list price is $825,000 and one home is above $1M, yet actual closings over the past year came in at a median of $415,000. Where you land depends largely on whether you buy waterfront or a more standard inland home.
What do homes cost in Highland Shores?+
Active listings run from $300,000 to $2,350,000, averaging about $384 per square foot on a median home size of 1,918 sqft. The 9 homes sold in the last 12 months had a median sold price of $415,000. You can compare all current options on the live map.
How is the market in Highland Shores?+
It's a thin, fast-moving market — only 3 active listings and 9 sales over the past year. Homes go under contract in a median of 24 days, and sellers are collecting about 95% of their asking price on average. Low inventory means desirable listings warrant a quick, informed offer.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property taxes here run about $2,999 per year, which is modest for the price points involved. HOA data isn't currently available for the active listings, so confirm any dues on a home-by-home basis. If you're weighing renting first, the median rent in the area is around $2,500 per month.
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