Neighborhood · Palmetto, Florida
Fosters Creek
Approachable Palmetto living close to the Manatee River
1
Homes for sale
$374,900
Median list price
$298
Avg price / sqft
48
Median days on market
Fosters Creek is a small, low-key residential pocket in Palmetto, close enough to the Manatee County line to make the most of the area's easy pace and short hops toward the bay. Neighbors here trade proximity to the buzz of downtown for quieter streets and modest, right-sized homes, with nearby options like Artisan Lakes Esplanade, Trevesta, and the walkable Palmetto Historic District rounding out the local character.
For buyers, this is a tight, fast-moving corner of the Palmetto market: inventory is thin, with just one active listing at $374,900, and five homes have sold over the past year at a median of $374,326. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking, so there's a little room to negotiate but not much cushion. If you're comparing value, it's worth also watching West Ellenton nearby.
Fosters Creek is a community in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$374,900 – $375K price range
1,256 sqft median home
$57/mo median HOA
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Fosters Creek
Every active listing inside the Fosters Creek boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Fosters Creek market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$374,326
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
30 days
Median time to sell
Fosters Creek vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 3.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Fosters Creek boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Fosters Creek is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Fosters Creek home
≈ $2,321/mo
$374,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$57/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
515
Median age
40
Median income
$82,841
Median home value
$443,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Fosters Creek
Food & Drink
Top 1% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 3% 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 4% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 6% in the U.S.Whiskey Business
Characterized by their appreciation for all things whiskey, this population enjoys the classy atmosphere of whiskey drinking and learning about different brands.
Food & Drink
Top 16% in the U.S.Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Straight answers
Fosters Creek FAQs
Is Fosters Creek a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential pocket in Palmetto that appeals to buyers who want a manageable home and short drives north toward Tampa. Homes feed into Virgil Mills Elementary, Buffalo Creek Middle, and Palmetto High School, and the low $57/mo median HOA keeps community costs down. If you like the area, it's worth exploring the wider Palmetto homes for sale too.
Is Fosters Creek expensive?+
Not by regional standards — the median sold price over the past year was $374,326, which is approachable for a Palmetto neighborhood. The average price works out to about $298 per square foot on a median home size of 1,256 sqft.
What do homes cost in Fosters Creek?+
Right now there's a single active listing priced at $374,900, and it's representative of the neighborhood's pricing band. Over the last 12 months, five homes sold at a median of $374,326, so expect values to cluster in the mid-$370s.
How is the market in Fosters Creek?+
It's a thin, steady market with just one home currently active and five sales in the past year. Homes take a median of 48 days to sell, and sellers are netting about 96% of asking, so well-priced listings move at a measured pace with modest room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here are light: the median HOA runs about $57/mo and median property taxes are roughly $946/yr. That combination keeps monthly ownership expenses low compared with many newer Manatee County communities like Trevesta.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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