
Homes zoned for
Buffalo Creek Middle School
Family-friendly living with room to grow near Manatee's rivers
1,107
Homes for sale
$422,000
Median list price
$657
Avg price / sqft
46
Median days on market
The Buffalo Creek Middle School zone sits in the Ellenton area of Manatee County, a stretch of Florida where newer neighborhoods share the landscape with the region's rivers and easy interstate access. It's a practical, family-minded corner of the county — the kind of place where much of the housing has gone up recently and gated communities are common, giving buyers a mix of move-in-ready options and predictable amenities. Families sorting through Ellenton homes for sale will find plenty of choice within this zone, and neighboring pockets like Blackburn Elementary School round out the local school picture.
For a buyer today, the market reads as active but not frantic. There are 1,094 active listings with a median list price of $422,910, and homes are taking a median of 47 days to sell — enough time to be deliberate without waiting forever. Over the past year 3,255 homes changed hands at a median sold price of $389,000, with sellers collecting about 98% of asking, so priced-right homes still move. Browse the live map to see where the inventory sits.
Buffalo Creek Middle School is an attendance zone in Ellenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$40,000 – $3.3M price range
2,144 sqft median home
$125/mo median HOA
$2,600/mo median rent
3,245 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$1,043,037
9026 EAGLE VIEW TERRACE, PARRISH
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,922 sqft

$642,294
8530 DOVE BOG TERRACE, PARRISH
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,397 sqft

$625,000
8124 115TH AVENUE E, PARRISH
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,599 sqft

$611,381
9006 SUNDANCE TERRACE, PARRISH
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,057 sqft

$599,900
5518 72ND TERRACE E, ELLENTON
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,828 sqft

$549,900
10908 38TH TERRACE EAST, PALMETTO
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,555 sqft

$530,000
9406 43RD COURT E, PARRISH
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,217 sqft

$485,000
30620 TAYLOR GRADE ROAD, DUETTE
1 bd · 1 ba · 1 sqft

$469,900
11332 GALLATIN TRAIL, PARRISH
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,966 sqft

$419,900
10418 SPRING TIDE WAY, PARRISH
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,655 sqft

$402,430
12518 ADOBE STREET, PARRISH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,579 sqft

$400,000
6271 SPRINGMONT LOOP, PALMETTO
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,900 sqft
Every active listing inside the Buffalo Creek Middle School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Buffalo Creek Middle School market
3,245
Sold, last 12 months
$388,954
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
46 days
Median time to sell
Buffalo Creek Middle School vs Ellenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 5.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Buffalo Creek Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Buffalo Creek Middle School home
≈ $2,892/mo
$422,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$125/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,600/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
55,212
Median age
51
Median income
$96,832
Median home value
$353,494
Beyond the listings
Living in Buffalo Creek Middle School
Active
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.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Hobbies & Interests
Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Straight answers
Buffalo Creek Middle School FAQs
Is the Buffalo Creek Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for families who want newer homes and organized communities in Manatee County, with 220 gated listings and a large share of recent construction. Pools, waterfront options, and nearby zones like Blackburn Elementary School give buyers real variety within one area.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's mid-range for the region: the median list price is $422,910 and homes actually sold at a median of $389,000 over the past year. Prices stretch from $40,000 all the way to $3,395,000, so there's room for a range of budgets.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Expect a median around the high $300,000s to low $400,000s, with the typical home about 2,144 square feet and an average of $663 per square foot. The 24 listings priced above $1M sit at the luxury end, while entry points start near $40,000.
How is the market right now?+
Active but balanced — 1,094 homes are listed and the median time to sell is 47 days. With 3,255 sales in the last year and sellers getting about 98% of asking, well-priced homes still trade efficiently; you can track current inventory on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $125/month, reflecting the many gated and managed communities here, and median property taxes are roughly $4,006/year. Costs vary by neighborhood, so check the specifics on any Ellenton home for sale before you commit.
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