Neighborhood · Ellenton, Florida
Highland Shores
Quiet Manatee County living near the Tampa Bay reach
2
Homes for sale
$562,500
Median list price
$340
Avg price / sqft
35
Median days on market
Highland Shores sits in Ellenton, a small Manatee County community where the pace is easy and the commute options are real — downtown Tampa is about 45 minutes away and Tampa International Airport roughly 54. You're close to a cluster of established neighborhoods like Covered Bridge Estates, Ridgewood Meadows, and Timberly, with assigned schools including James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and Palmetto High School. It's the kind of place buyers choose when they want space and a shorter list of tradeoffs than the big-city corridors demand.
The market here is small and moves at a measured clip. Right now there are just 2 active listings with a median list price of $562,500, and homes are taking a median of 35 days to sell. Over the last year 8 homes closed at a median of $420,000, with sellers landing about 96% of asking — so browse the full range of Ellenton homes for sale or check the live map to see what's currently available.
Highland Shores is a community in Ellenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$300,000 – $825K price range
1,558 sqft median home
$2,500/mo median rent
8 sold in 12 months
Drive times
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
Every active listing inside the Highland Shores boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Highland Shores market
8
Sold, last 12 months
$420,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
83 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
≈ $3,368/mo
$562,500 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 suits buyers who want a quieter Manatee County setting with genuine access to the Tampa Bay metro — downtown Tampa is about 45 minutes away. The area sits among established neighborhoods like Timberly and feeds into schools including James Tillman Elementary Magnet, so it works well for households prioritizing space and commute balance.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
The median list price is currently $562,500, though active homes range from $300,000 to $825,000. Last year's closings tell a more grounded story, with a median sold price of $420,000, so there's room across budgets depending on the home.
What do homes cost in Highland Shores?+
Homes average about $340 per square foot on a median size of 1,558 square feet. With sold prices running around $420,000 over the past year and list prices higher today, pricing depends heavily on features like waterfront or a pool — see the live map for current examples.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, steady market — just 2 active listings and 8 sales in the past 12 months. Homes take a median of 35 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price, which points to a balanced, unhurried environment.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property taxes here run about $2,331 per year, which is modest for the area. HOA data isn't available for the current listings, so confirm any community dues on a per-home basis when you find a property in Ellenton you like.
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