Neighborhood · Cortez, Florida
Hensonville
Small-scale coastal living near Cortez's working waterfront
Hensonville is a compact neighborhood in Cortez, the historic fishing village on Manatee County's Gulf coast, where the pace stays quiet and the water is never far. It's the kind of pocket where turnover is low and homes tend to stay in the family, with small communities like Sunset Harbor anchoring the area. Families here are zoned for Ida M. Stewart Elementary School, Martha B. King Middle School, and Manatee High School.
For a buyer today, the headline is scarcity: there are currently zero active listings in Hensonville, so this is a watch-and-wait market. Over the last 12 months just 5 homes changed hands, at a median sold price of $451,000, and sellers collected about 95% of asking. If you want in, set an alert on the live map and be ready to move when something comes up, or broaden your search to nearby Cortez homes for sale.
Hensonville is a community in Cortez, Florida.
Quick facts
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Hensonville
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Hensonville boundary
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The Hensonville market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$451,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
25 days
Median time to sell
Hensonville vs Cortez
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Hensonville boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Hensonville is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
215
Median age
61
Median income
$88,864
Median home value
$473,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Hensonville
Beliefs
Top 9% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 23% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Active
Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Active
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.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Straight answers
Hensonville FAQs
Is Hensonville a good place to live?+
It's a small, quiet neighborhood in the historic fishing village of Cortez, close to the Gulf and zoned for well-known Manatee County schools. Families are assigned to Ida M. Stewart Elementary School, Martha B. King Middle, and Manatee High. The low turnover here reflects owners who stay put.
Is Hensonville expensive?+
Recent sales point to a mid-$400s market, with a median sold price of $451,000 over the last 12 months. That's a moderate price point for coastal Manatee County, though limited inventory can push individual sales higher.
What do homes cost in Hensonville?+
There are no active listings right now, so pricing is best read through recent sales. In the past year 5 homes sold at a median of $451,000, and you can browse comparable Cortez homes for sale while you wait for the next Hensonville listing.
How is the Hensonville market?+
It's tight. With zero active listings and only 5 sales in the last 12 months, supply is scarce and sellers held about 95% of their asking price. Set an alert on the live map so you catch new listings early.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or tax figures on file for Hensonville specifically, since the neighborhood is small and turnover is low. Costs vary by community, so check the details on individual listings or ask us to pull the specifics for a home you're considering in Sunset Harbor or elsewhere in the area.
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