East Ellenton
Gated communities and homes on the Manatee River
Many homes in this sunny and scenic riverfront neighborhood belong to gated communities, often offering residents access to amenities like pools, spas, fitness centers and landscaping services. Architecture within and outside these communities is often Spanish-influenced, though some bungalow, ranch-style and manufactured homes are also typically available. The average list price in East Ellenton is about $430,000, with listings starting at $250,000 for a two- to three-bedroom home and getting as high as $700,000 for a large luxury waterfront estate. Most listings, however, tend to fall in the $400,000 to $500,000 range, and many offer beach-town amenities like pools and waterfront access.
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Manatee County School District home to nationally renowned Manatee Technical College
Students in East Ellenton attend schools in the Manatee County School District. They start at Virgil Mills Elementary School, which received a B-plus on the educational review site Niche, before continuing to Buffalo Creek Middle School, which received a B, and Palmetto High School, which received a B-minus. Manatee County School District is also home to the nationally renowned Manatee Technical College, which offers career and technical education for 15 of the 20 fastest-growing industries in Manatee, like health science, salon services and construction and manufacturing.
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Picnic on the river and take a swing at the best par 5 in Southwest Florida
Buffalo Creek Park is in the middle of East Ellenton, a well-maintained green space with athletic fields, playgrounds and paved trails. Its large pavilion is a popular picnic spot, and residents with dogs enjoy its large fenced-in dog area. East Ellenton residents head south to the Manatee River for a more secluded picnic area: Picnic Island and The Pavilion are two residents-only spots overlooking the rivers where locals like to relax and enjoy a peaceful meal. Golf fanatics are right at home in East Ellenton: the neighborhood's home to two renowned golf courses, Moccasin Wallow Golf Club and Buffalo Creek Golf Course. Designed by Ted McAnlis on 200 wooded acres with 16 lakes, Moccasin Wallow is home to the hole locals claim to be the best par 5 in Southwest Florida and the recently renovated MOC Bar and Grill. The club is open to the public, but memberships are available, and non-members can try out its perks with the "member for a day" option, which starts as low as $1. With 18 holes, practice facilities, a clubhouse and a snack bar, Buffalo Creek Golf Course was designed by internationally acclaimed architect Ron Garl to challenge experienced golfers while providing an experience accessible to players of all skill levels. The public course takes up 6,900 yards, and season passes are available. Families frequent the state-of-the-art Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex, a 115,000-square-foot facility with two NHL-sized ice rinks, indoor football and soccer fields, a fitness center and a dance studio. With opportunities for all ages to get active here, it's a bustling community center that brings together the residents of East Ellenton.
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Shopping sanctuary at the Ellenton Premium Outlets
East Ellenton is home to the area shopping destination, Ellenton Premium Outlets, which boasts an extensive catalog of retailers selling overstock items at clearance prices. The shopping center has 130 outlet stores, where top brands like Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren and Saks Fifth Avenue sell products at 70% off department store prices. There's an abundance of fast-food options surrounding the center, like Taco Bell, McDonald's and Starbucks, as well as sit-down fast-casual options like Applebee's, Chili's and Ruby Tuesday. For a scenic meal in a hometown restaurant, locals stop by the casual riverside Woody's River Roo, which serves American food and cocktails in a beachy atmosphere with a tiki bar and live music. For a classic American breakfast or lunch, they swing by the local diner Butterfields, and for family-style Italian, they head to mom-and-pop shop Ferraro's Italian Grille. For groceries, locals shop at Publix or the Life & Food Superstore, a sustainability-oriented bulk grocery store. The shop boasts the largest selection of candy, nuts and spices in the area, allowing shoppers to create custom trail mixes and set their prices by controlling portion size. The shop also has a smoothie bar with acai bowls and a selection of specialty groceries like keto products, freshly ground peanut butter and organic coffee, and they host ongoing events like cooking classes, art classes and product showcases.
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Explore arts and culture in Bradenton
In Ellenton, the Rocky Bluff Branch Library hosts ongoing educational and recreational programming for adults and kids alike. Parents take their preschoolers to story times, teens take art classes and music lessons and families gather for family-friendly movie nights. Adults enroll in ESL classes and meet regularly for bridge club, and kids hang out at homework labs while parents practice a guided mindfulness meditation. "A lot of people travel to Tampa and Sarasota for their weekend activities," says Backman, but there's plenty to do just across the Manatee River in Bradenton. The ArtCenter Manatee has art classes for adults and youth in addition to ongoing events like artist demonstrations, holiday celebrations and nighttime workshops. The Manatee Village Historical Park, which preserves Manatee County history with exhibits in historical and replica buildings, hosts lectures, guided tours and its annual "An Old Florida Christmas" celebration, complete with food, live music, crafts and vendors. Palma Sola Botanical Garden has ongoing and seasonal events, like yoga classes, gardening workshops and its Winter Nights Under the Lights festival, a light display with food trucks, live music, a gift market and hot cocoa. Science enthusiasts enjoy astronomy observation nights and guided fossil expeditions at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, and donors dress up for The Bash at The Bishop, its annual gala and fundraiser. At Christmas, residents enjoy the Bradenton Riverwalk Holiday of the Arts Festival, a free-admission art sale with works by over 100 vendors across Florida.Take Interstate 75 to Sarasota and Interstate 275 to St. Petersburg
East Ellenton is bordered to the west by Interstate 75, which residents take south to Sarasota, and connects with Interstate 275, which residents take to get to St. Petersburg. The closest airport to East Ellenton is the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a small airport 16 miles south that offers nonstop flights across the US and takes East Ellenton to destinations worldwide. East Ellenton's closest hospital is the HCA Florida Blake Hospital, which is 11 miles away in Bradenton. Manatee County Area Transit has bus routes running through East Ellenton every Monday through Saturday from 5:30 am to 8 pm.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mugsie Quinlan
Mugsie Quinlan
PREMIER PROPERTIES OF SRQ LLC
(941) 256-2366
141 Total Sales
28 in East Ellenton
$180K - $950K Price Range
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Janice Lockridge-Williams
Janice Lockridge-Williams
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
(656) 213-3886
15 Total Sales
1 in East Ellenton
$375,000 Price
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Tony Barrett
Tony Barrett
Responds QuicklyBARRETT REALTY, INC
(941) 909-2939
39 Total Sales
2 in East Ellenton
$370K - $484K Price Range
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Rachel Tritschler
Rachel Tritschler
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
(941) 541-2077
254 Total Sales
1 in East Ellenton
$460,000 Price
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Christine Pope
Christine Pope
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
(941) 541-2624
66 Total Sales
2 in East Ellenton
$360K - $594K Price Range
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Gayle Scott
Gayle Scott
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(941) 213-1240
33 Total Sales
1 in East Ellenton
$375,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Buffalo Creek Park
Heritage Harbour Park
Tom Bennett Park
Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Terra Ceia State Park
Felts Audubon Preserve
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Ellenton | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Ellenton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Ellenton, Ellenton sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Ellenton, Ellenton over the last 12 months is $360,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$403,782
Median Sale Price
$360,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$389,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$255,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$325,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$239
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
6,243
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
3.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,991
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,838
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,167
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,122
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 91 - 3pm
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,574 - $2,649 per month
- The Carlton at Robinson Gateway
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 625+ Sq Ft
- 6730 Moccasin Wallow Rd
- Palmetto, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
23,048
Median Age
53
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
34.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,778
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,522
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
26.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.8%
% Population in Labor Force
59.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
West Ellenton
Rapidly-growing Palmetto suburb with Old Florida vibes
Artisan Lakes
Resort-style pools near home in this master-planned Gulf Coast community
River Strand
Tuscan-style homes on a golf resort with abundant amenities and good schools
Heritage Harbour
Ongoing developments bringing change to this golf community
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