Neighborhood · Ellenton, Florida
Highland Shores
Waterfront living close to Tampa's north edge
1
Homes for sale
$825,000
Median list price
$430
Avg price / sqft
53
Median days on market
Highland Shores sits in the northern reaches of Manatee County, an Ellenton pocket where a waterfront property and a private pool aren't unusual finds. The neighborhood keeps you close to the region's bigger draws — downtown Tampa is about 45 minutes north and Tampa International Airport roughly 54 — while nearby communities like Covered Bridge Estates, Ridgewood Meadows, and North River Estates round out the area's residential feel. Families here are assigned to Palmetto High School and James Tillman Elementary Magnet School, among others.
The market here is small and tightly held, so timing matters. Right now there's a single active listing at $825,000 — a waterfront home with a pool — while the eight homes that sold over the past year closed at a median of $420,000. That gap between the current premium listing and typical sale prices tells you inventory is thin and each home stands on its own, so working from the live map and moving decisively when the right property lands is the smart play.
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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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 quiet, established corner of Ellenton with waterfront and pool homes and easy access to Tampa — about 45 minutes to downtown and 54 to the airport. Families are assigned to schools including James Tillman Elementary Magnet School, and surrounding communities give the area a settled, residential character.
Is Highland Shores expensive?+
It's a mixed picture: the one home currently listed is priced at $825,000, but the eight homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $420,000. That means typical sale prices are well below the current premium waterfront listing, so what you pay depends heavily on the specific property.
What do homes cost in Highland Shores?+
The active listing sits at $825,000, or about $430 per square foot on a median home size near 1,918 square feet. Historically, though, sold prices have run lower, with a median sold price of $420,000 across the last 12 months in and around Ellenton.
How is the market in Highland Shores?+
It's small and tightly held — just one active listing against eight sales in the past year, with homes taking a median of 53 days to sell. Sellers have been getting about 96% of their asking price, so well-priced homes move at close to list.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property taxes run about $2,999 per year, and there's no HOA figure on record for the current inventory. If you're weighing renting versus buying, median rent in the area is around $2,500 per month.
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