Neighborhood · Palmetto, Florida
Bay View Park
Small, walkable, and easy on the wallet
1
Homes for sale
$289,999
Median list price
$300
Avg price / sqft
20
Median days on market
Bay View Park sits in Palmetto, on the north side of the Manatee River near the mouth of Tampa Bay. It's a compact, low-key pocket of modestly sized homes — the kind of place where you're close to the water and close to town without paying a premium for either. Nearby you'll find the Palmetto Historic District and neighborhoods like West Ellenton, while newer master-planned options such as Artisan Lakes Esplanade and Trevesta round out the wider Palmetto market.
Right now inventory is thin — there's a single active listing at $289,999, so buyers here are working with a narrow set of choices. Over the past year 10 homes sold at a median of $267,450, and with sellers pulling in about 97% of asking, this isn't a market where lowball offers land. Homes move at a reasonable clip — a median of 20 days — so when the right one appears in Palmetto, be ready to act.
Bay View Park is a community in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$289,999 – $290K price range
968 sqft median home
10 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bay View Park
Every active listing inside the Bay View Park boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Bay View Park market
10
Sold, last 12 months
$267,450
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
44 days
Median time to sell
Bay View Park vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 25.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bay View Park boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bay View Park is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bay View Park home
≈ $1,807/mo
$289,999 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
363
Median age
65
Median income
$57,213
Median home value
$251,412
Beyond the listings
Living in Bay View Park
Culture
Top 5% in the U.S.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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 8% 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 11% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Active
Top 20% in the U.S.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.
Beliefs
Top 24% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 24% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Straight answers
Bay View Park FAQs
Is Bay View Park a good place to live?+
It's a small, quiet residential pocket in Palmetto close to the Manatee River and downtown, with assigned schools including Palmetto Elementary, Lincoln Middle, and Palmetto High School. The compact scale and easy access to the water make it appealing for buyers who want a low-key setting near town.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — it's on the affordable end for the area, with the current active listing priced at $289,999 and homes over the past year selling at a median of $267,450. For comparison shopping across the wider market, it's worth looking at other Palmetto homes for sale too.
What do homes cost in Bay View Park?+
Recent sales came in around a median of $267,450, and average pricing works out to about $300 per square foot on a median home size near 968 square feet. That reflects the neighborhood's smaller, efficient homes rather than large new builds.
How is the market right now?+
Inventory is tight — just one active listing at the moment — while 10 homes sold over the past 12 months at a median 20 days on market. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking on average, so serious, well-priced offers are the norm here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes are low, with a median around $823 per year. HOA data isn't available for this pocket, which is typical of older, non-planned neighborhoods — if an HOA applies to a specific home, we'll confirm it before you make an offer.
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