Neighborhood · Palmetto, Florida
Bay View Park
Small-scale Palmetto living close to the water
2
Homes for sale
$257,500
Median list price
$306
Avg price / sqft
41
Median days on market
Bay View Park is a compact Palmetto neighborhood in Manatee County where the homes are modest in footprint and the pace is unhurried. It sits within reach of the Palmetto Historic District and other established Palmetto communities like West Ellenton, giving you a quieter address without cutting you off from the wider Tampa Bay region — downtown Tampa is about 51 minutes away.
For buyers, this is a thin, affordable market. Right now there are just two active listings with a median list price of $257,500, and over the past year 10 homes changed hands at a median of $267,450. If you're comparing against newer builds like Trevesta or Artisan Lakes Esplanade, Bay View Park trades smaller square footage for a lower entry price — so timing and readiness matter when the right one lists.
Bay View Park is a community in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$225,000 – $290K price range
844 sqft median home
10 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bay View Park
$289,999$299,999
1202 26TH AVENUE W, PALMETTO
2 bd · 1 ba · 968 sqft
$225,000
1014 27TH AVENUE W, PALMETTO
2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft
Every active listing inside the Bay View Park boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Bay View Park market
10
Sold, last 12 months
$267,450
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
44 days
Median time to sell
Bay View Park vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 25.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bay View Park boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bay View Park is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bay View Park home
≈ $1,696/mo
$257,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
363
Median age
65
Median income
$57,213
Median home value
$251,412
Beyond the listings
Living in Bay View Park
Culture
Top 5% in the U.S.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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 8% in the U.S.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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 11% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Active
Top 20% in the U.S.Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Beliefs
Top 24% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 24% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
On the calendar
Near Bay View Park
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Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This long-term installation showcases five exceptional examples of 17th-century Dutch painting, featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating por…
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As Earth Is To Sky
This exhibition showcases the second installment of a transformative collection of abstract and minimalist art, featuring works in wood, steel, copper, and bronze by reno…
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In the Flesh: The Nude in Japanese Art
In the Flesh: The Nude in Modern Japan is an intriguing exploration of the evolution of the nude as a subject in Japanese art, from the late 19th century to the postwar p…
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In the Flesh
In the Flesh: The Nude in Modern Japan is an intriguing exploration of the evolution of the nude as a transformative subject in Japanese art from the late 19th century to…
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The Evocative Lens
This exhibition showcases the evolution of art photography from its inception, featuring works from key figures such as Alfred Stieglitz, Clarence H. White, and Edward St…
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A Constant Sky
Andrea Carlson's first museum survey, A Constant Sky, showcases her mixed-media visual art that challenges colonial narratives through prismatic landscapes, intricate dra…
Straight answers
Bay View Park FAQs
Is Bay View Park a good place to live?+
It's a small, quiet Palmetto neighborhood with compact homes and a low-key feel, assigned to Palmetto Elementary, Lincoln Middle, and Palmetto High. You're close to the Palmetto Historic District and about 51 minutes from downtown Tampa, so it balances a settled local pace with regional access.
Is Bay View Park expensive?+
No — it's on the affordable end for the area, with a median list price of $257,500 and recent sales at a median of $267,450. Compared to newer Palmetto communities like Artisan Lakes Esplanade, it offers a lower entry price for smaller homes.
What do homes cost in Bay View Park?+
Active listings currently range from $225,000 to $289,999, averaging about $306 per square foot on a median home size near 844 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 10 homes sold at a median of $267,450.
How is the market in Bay View Park?+
It's a thin, steady market with just 2 active listings and 10 sales over the past year. Homes take a median of 41 days to sell and go for about 95% of asking, so well-priced listings move without long waits. Buyers browsing wider Palmetto homes for sale will find this a smaller, more selective pocket.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property taxes are about $1,551 per year, which is a light annual load. HOA data isn't available for this neighborhood, so confirm any association details on a specific listing before you write an offer.
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