Neighborhood · Palmetto, Florida
Washington Park
Small-scale Palmetto living close to the water
1
Homes for sale
$284,900
Median list price
$260
Avg price / sqft
29
Median days on market
Washington Park is a compact residential pocket of Palmetto in Manatee County, the kind of place where homes run modest in size and the pace stays quiet. It sits within easy reach of the rest of Palmetto, including the Palmetto Historic District and newer master-planned neighbors like Artisan Lakes Esplanade and Trevesta. For buyers who want proximity to the Tampa Bay region without big-city prices, it's a practical landing spot.
The market here is thin and moves fast. There's just one active listing at $284,900, and the two homes sold in the past year went for a median of $301,000 — sellers collecting about 105% of asking on average. If you're serious about Washington Park, be ready to act; comparing options in nearby West Ellenton can widen your choices while you wait for the right home to surface.
Washington Park is a community in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$284,900 – $285K price range
1,094 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Washington Park
Every active listing inside the Washington Park boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Washington Park market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$301,000
Median sold price
105%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
36 days
Median time to sell
Washington Park vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 24.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Washington Park boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Washington Park is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Washington Park home
≈ $2,019/mo
$284,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
1,369
Median age
27
Median income
$53,252
Median home value
$171,470
Beyond the listings
Living in Washington Park
Appearance oriented
Top 6% in the U.S.Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
Appearance oriented
Top 10% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Entertainment
Top 13% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 13% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 15% in the U.S.Hipster
This population swims against the tide of mainstream culture. Common interests include old music, antiques, and alternative diets (i.e., veganism).
Attitudes
Top 15% 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.
On the calendar
Near Washington 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
Washington Park FAQs
Is Washington Park a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, small residential neighborhood in Palmetto with easy access to the wider Tampa Bay region — downtown Tampa is about 45 minutes out. Families are served by Manatee Elementary, Martha B. King Middle, and Manatee High School. If you like the area but want more inventory, nearby West Ellenton offers additional options.
Is Washington Park expensive?+
No — it's on the affordable end for the area, with the current active listing priced at $284,900 and a recent median sold price of $301,000. Compared to much of the broader Palmetto market, this pocket stays accessible for value-minded buyers.
What do homes cost in Washington Park?+
Expect prices in the high-$200,000s to low-$300,000s, with the one active listing at $284,900 and homes averaging about $260 per square foot. With a median home size near 1,094 square feet, these are efficient, right-sized properties.
How is the market in Washington Park?+
It's small and competitive — only one active listing and two sales in the past 12 months, with homes moving in a median of 29 days. Sellers averaged about 105% of asking, so well-priced homes go quickly and buyers should be prepared to move fast.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes run a median of about $3,698 per year here. HOA data isn't available for this neighborhood, which is common for older, non-planned residential pockets — for HOA-governed alternatives, look at communities like Trevesta.
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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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