Neighborhood · Ellenton, Florida
Highland Shores
Waterfront living minutes from the Manatee River
1
Homes for sale
$825,000
Median list price
$430
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
Highland Shores sits in Ellenton, a Manatee County community where the pace stays easy and the water is never far. This is a small pocket with a genuine waterfront character, and it connects smoothly to the wider slate of Ellenton homes for sale as well as nearby neighborhoods like Covered Bridge Estates, Ridgewood Meadows, and Parkwood Lakes. With Downtown Tampa around 45 minutes away and Tampa International about 54, you get quiet without being cut off.
For buyers, the market here is tight and specific. There's currently one active listing at $825,000, so inventory moves slowly — you'll want to watch the live map closely and be ready when the right home surfaces. Over the last 12 months eight homes sold at a median of $420,000, and sellers averaged 96% of asking, so pricing discipline still matters.
Highland Shores is a community in Ellenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$825,000 – $825K price range
1,918 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
Every active listing inside the Highland Shores boundary
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By feature — on the live map
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
≈ $4,807/mo
$825,000 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's a small, water-oriented community in Ellenton that trades big-city bustle for a calmer pace while staying about 45 minutes from Downtown Tampa. Families appreciate the assigned Palmetto High School alongside Lincoln Middle and James Tillman Elementary Magnet. If you want quiet with regional access, it delivers.
Is Highland Shores expensive?+
The single active listing is priced at $825,000, which sits well above the neighborhood's $420,000 median sold price over the past year. That gap reflects how thin inventory is right now, so what's available at any given moment can skew the picture. Historically, closed sales tell the more grounded story.
What do homes cost in Highland Shores?+
Sold prices over the last 12 months centered on $420,000 across eight transactions, while the current active home is listed at $825,000 and averages about $430 per square foot on a median home size of 1,918 square feet. You can track new listings as they appear on the live map. Expect the range to hinge on waterfront and pool features.
How is the market in Highland Shores?+
It's tight and slow-moving — one active listing, eight sales in the past year, and a median 49 days on market. Sellers averaged 96% of asking, so well-priced homes hold their value and buyers rarely find deep discounts. Compare it against the broader Ellenton homes for sale to gauge timing.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property tax runs about $2,999 per year, and HOA data isn't available for the current inventory here. Because the neighborhood is small, fees can vary by individual property, so confirm specifics on any home before you write an offer. If you're renting instead, the median is around $2,500 per month.
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