Neighborhood · Palmetto, Florida
Bahia Vista
Everyday Palmetto living within reach of the bay
3
Homes for sale
$334,000
Median list price
$282
Avg price / sqft
46
Median days on market
Bahia Vista sits in the heart of Palmetto, a Manatee County community where the pace stays neighborly and the Gulf-side lifestyle is close at hand. It's the kind of place where you're minutes from established Palmetto areas like the Palmetto Historic District and newer master-planned neighborhoods such as Trevesta and Artisan Lakes Esplanade. Homes here run modest in footprint — a median around 1,218 square feet — which keeps ownership grounded and manageable.
For buyers, this is a small, tight market: just 3 active listings right now, with a median list price of $334,000 and homes ranging from $317,500 to $399,900. Properties take a median of 46 days to sell, and over the past year sellers have netted about 95% of asking on a median sold price of $299,000. If you're weighing options across Palmetto homes for sale or nearby West Ellenton, Bahia Vista offers an accessible entry point with room to negotiate.
Bahia Vista is a community in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$317,500 – $400K price range
1,218 sqft median home
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bahia Vista
$399,900$415,000
2441 17TH STREET W, PALMETTO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft
$317,500$325,000
2415 15TH STREET W, PALMETTO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,108 sqft
$334,000
2406 15TH STREET W, PALMETTO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,218 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Bahia Vista market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$299,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
78 days
Median time to sell
Bahia Vista vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 15.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bahia Vista boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bahia Vista is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bahia Vista home
≈ $2,430/mo
$334,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
931
Median age
40
Median income
$78,940
Median home value
$273,014
Beyond the listings
Living in Bahia Vista
Lifestyles
Top 15% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Relationships
Top 22% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Appearance oriented
Top 22% in the U.S.Fitness Fashion
Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.
Attitudes
Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Food & Drink
Coffee Connoisseur
Morning java. Cup of Joe. Caffeine in an IV. Whatever they call it, this population loves coffee and the culture around it.
Lifestyles
Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Straight answers
Bahia Vista FAQs
Is Bahia Vista a good place to live?+
It's a practical, centrally located Palmetto neighborhood with easy access to established and newer communities alike. You're assigned to Palmetto Elementary, Lincoln Middle, and Palmetto High School, and it's about 50 minutes to downtown Tampa and 53 minutes to Tampa International Airport. The modest home sizes and price points make it a solid fit for first-time buyers and those wanting less to maintain.
Is Bahia Vista expensive?+
Not by Gulf-coast standards — the median list price is $334,000, with active homes running from $317,500 to $399,900. Over the past year the median sold price was $299,000, so this is an accessible corner of the Palmetto market. Compared to newer master-planned areas like Trevesta, it's an easier entry point.
What do homes cost in Bahia Vista?+
Current listings sit at a median of $334,000, averaging about $282 per square foot on a median home size of 1,218 square feet. The range on active homes is $317,500 to $399,900, and closed sales over the last 12 months carried a median of $299,000. Expect right-sized homes rather than sprawling floor plans.
How is the market in Bahia Vista?+
It's a small, steady market with just 3 active listings and 3 homes sold in the past year. Homes take a median of 46 days to sell, and sellers average 95% of their asking price — which tells you there's reasonable room to negotiate. Because inventory is thin, it pays to move quickly when the right home lists across Palmetto homes for sale.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't available for Bahia Vista's current listings, which often signals fewer community fees than master-planned neighborhoods. The median annual property tax runs about $5,523, so factor that into your monthly carrying costs. Always confirm any HOA or CDD obligations on a specific property before you write an offer.
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