Neighborhood · Ellenton, Florida
North River Estates
Affordable Manatee County living near the Manatee River
2
Homes for sale
$275,250
Median list price
$200
Avg price / sqft
162
Median days on market
North River Estates sits in the northern reaches of Manatee County, part of Ellenton's quiet, family-scaled communities just off the Manatee River. It's a practical, low-key pocket of Florida where single-family homes average around 1,376 square feet and neighbors send kids to Buffalo Creek Middle School and Palmetto High School. If you like the idea of nearby options like Covered Bridge Estates and Oak Creek without the coastal price tag, this is the corner to watch.
The market here is thin and slow-moving, which cuts both ways for a buyer. There are just 2 active listings with a median list price of $275,250, and homes have been sitting a median of 162 days — meaning you have room to negotiate. Over the past year, 5 homes sold at a median of $245,000, with sellers netting about 97% of asking, so realistic offers are getting done.
North River Estates is a community in Ellenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$265,000 – $286K price range
1,376 sqft median home
$125/mo median HOA
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in North River Estates
$285,500
3530 70TH AVENUE E, ELLENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,455 sqft
$265,000
3421 70TH AVENUE E, ELLENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft
Every active listing inside the North River Estates boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The North River Estates market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$245,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
171 days
Median time to sell
North River Estates vs Ellenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 16.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the North River Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools North River Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median North River Estates home
≈ $1,872/mo
$275,250 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$125/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
403
Median age
77
Median income
$52,565
Median home value
$179,700
Beyond the listings
Living in North River Estates
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 2% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Culture
Top 2% 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.
Attitudes
Top 4% in the U.S.Home & Leisure
There's no place like home. This activity is highest when people are feeling relaxed, like sharing a meal with friends or enjoying their morning coffee in their own home.
Entertainment
Top 4% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Straight answers
North River Estates FAQs
Is North River Estates a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, family-oriented pocket of northern Manatee County with a low-key residential feel. Homes feed into Buffalo Creek Middle School and Palmetto High School, and the modest scale keeps it neighborly. It suits buyers who want an affordable base near the Manatee River without coastal crowds.
Is North River Estates expensive?+
Not by Florida standards — the median list price is $275,250 and homes average about $200 per square foot. The most recent sales landed at a median of $245,000, making this one of the more attainable neighborhoods in Ellenton.
What do homes cost in North River Estates?+
Current active listings range from $265,000 to $285,500, with a median list price of $275,250 for homes around 1,376 square feet. Over the last 12 months, five homes sold at a median of $245,000, so there's often a gap between asking and closing prices worth exploring.
How is the market right now?+
It's a slow, buyer-friendly market with only 2 active listings and a median of 162 days on market. That said, sellers are still getting about 97% of their asking price on average, so well-priced homes do close — patience and a sharp offer both pay off here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $125 a month, and property taxes come in around $1,042 a year. Those are reasonable carrying costs that help keep total monthly ownership affordable relative to the home price.
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