Neighborhood · University Park, Florida
University Groves Estates
Quiet Manatee County living near the University corridor
University Groves Estates sits in the University Park area of Manatee County, an unhurried pocket of residential streets where neighbors know each other and the pace stays low. Nearby enclaves like Hampton Green, Whitebridge Court, Eaton Place, and Wentworth round out the wider community, and downtown Tampa is roughly 59 minutes up the road for the occasional day trip.
For buyers, this is a low-inventory market that rewards patience. There are currently no active listings here, so the picture comes from what has traded: three homes sold in the past year at a median of $512,500, with sellers collecting about 97% of asking. That tight supply means when a home does come up, it's worth being ready to move — keep an eye on University Park homes for sale and the live map.
University Groves Estates is a community in University Park, Florida.
Quick facts
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in University Groves Estates
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The University Groves Estates market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$493,750
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
18 days
Median time to sell
University Groves Estates vs University Park
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the University Groves Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools University Groves Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
1,312
Median age
52
Median income
$78,967
Median home value
$376,300
Beyond the listings
Living in University Groves Estates
Hobbies & Interests
Top 2% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Attitudes
Top 4% 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 6% in the U.S.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.
Food & Drink
Top 7% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 9% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Straight answers
University Groves Estates FAQs
Is University Groves Estates a good place to live?+
It's an established, low-key residential neighborhood in the University Park area of Manatee County, surrounded by communities like Hampton Green and Kenwood Park. Buyers who want a settled, single-family setting with reasonable regional access tend to like it — downtown Tampa is about 59 minutes out.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Recent activity puts a home in the low $500Ks, with three sales over the past year closing at a median of $512,500. There are no active listings right now, so pricing is best gauged from those recent closings rather than a current asking-price range.
What do homes cost in University Groves Estates?+
The median sold price over the last 12 months was $512,500 across three transactions. With no homes currently on the market, that recent sale data is the clearest read on value for buyers doing their homework.
How is the market right now?+
Inventory is extremely tight — zero active listings at the moment against just three sales in the past year. Sellers averaged about 97% of their asking price, which tells you serious buyers are competing when a home does become available.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Current HOA and property tax figures aren't available in the neighborhood data, since there are no active listings to pull them from. When a home comes up, we can confirm exact HOA dues and the tax bill for that specific property before you make an offer — reach out and we'll dig into the numbers.
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