Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Elmco Heights
A quiet Bradenton pocket close to everything
1
Homes for sale
$489,900
Median list price
$280
Avg price / sqft
185
Median days on market
Elmco Heights is a small, low-key residential neighborhood in Bradenton, the kind of place where the streets stay quiet and the mid-century homes sit on comfortable lots. You're within easy reach of the wider Bradenton area, with familiar neighboring communities like Oneco and Bay Shore Gardens nearby, and the assigned schools include Manatee High School and Palma Sola Elementary. It appeals to buyers who want a central Manatee County address without the price tag of the waterfront neighborhoods.
This is a thin market, so patience matters. There's currently a single active listing at $489,900, and homes here have been taking their time — a median of 185 days on market — yet the four sales over the past year closed at a median of $432,500 and sellers averaged 101% of asking. That combination tells you the right home moves at the right number, and nearby options in Braden River East or Heritage Harbour are worth keeping on your list while you wait.
Elmco Heights is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$489,900 – $490K price range
1,750 sqft median home
4 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Elmco Heights
Every active listing inside the Elmco Heights boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Elmco Heights market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$432,500
Median sold price
101%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
23 days
Median time to sell
Elmco Heights vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Elmco Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Elmco Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Elmco Heights home
≈ $3,204/mo
$489,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
462
Median age
68
Median income
$77,125
Median home value
$275,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Elmco Heights
Entertainment
Top 3% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Active
Top 6% 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.
Culture
Top 8% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
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.
Active
Top 12% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Relationships
Top 13% in the U.S.Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Elmco Heights FAQs
Is Elmco Heights a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential neighborhood in central Bradenton, well suited to buyers who want a calm street and a central Manatee County address. Homes are assigned to Palma Sola Elementary, Martha B. King Middle, and Manatee High School, and you're close to neighboring communities like Oneco.
Is Elmco Heights expensive?+
It's mid-range for the Bradenton area — the current active listing is priced at $489,900, and homes run around $280 per square foot. Recent sales closed at a median of $432,500, which sits below the county's waterfront neighborhoods.
What do homes cost in Elmco Heights?+
There's one active listing at $489,900 right now, on a median home size of about 1,750 square feet. Over the past 12 months, four homes sold at a median price of $432,500, so expect pricing in the low-to-mid $400s to high $400s depending on condition and size.
How is the market in Elmco Heights?+
This is a small, slow-turning market — only four homes sold in the last year and the median time on market was 185 days. That said, sellers averaged 101% of asking on those sales, so correctly priced homes still find buyers; it's worth watching nearby Braden River East too, given the limited inventory here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA data on record for Elmco Heights, which is consistent with an older, non-deed-restricted neighborhood. The median annual property tax runs about $4,959, so factor that into your monthly budget alongside the Bradenton area's typical carrying costs.
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