Neighborhood · Palmetto, Florida
Thousand Oaks
Everyday value in a quiet Manatee County pocket
1
Homes for sale
$424,000
Median list price
$300
Avg price / sqft
5
Median days on market
Thousand Oaks sits in Palmetto, the northern edge of Manatee County where suburban streets stay within easy reach of the Skyway, Tampa Bay, and the Gulf beaches beyond. It's a practical, low-key place to put down roots, and its assigned schools — Virgil Mills Elementary, Buffalo Creek Middle, and Palmetto High — make it a sensible fit for families. Neighboring communities like Trevesta, Artisan Lakes Esplanade, and the walkable Palmetto Historic District give the area a range of textures from newer master-planned living to older-Florida charm.
For buyers, the market here is tight and moves fast — there's just one active listing right now, priced at $424,000, and homes over the past year have sold in a median of five days. Over the last 12 months 11 homes changed hands at a median sold price of $329,900, with sellers netting about 95% of asking. If you want the broader picture, browse all Palmetto homes for sale to see how Thousand Oaks stacks up.
Thousand Oaks is a community in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$424,000 – $424K price range
1,415 sqft median home
$12/mo median HOA
$2,600/mo median rent
11 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Thousand Oaks
Every active listing inside the Thousand Oaks boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Thousand Oaks market
11
Sold, last 12 months
$329,900
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
17 days
Median time to sell
Thousand Oaks vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 9.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Thousand Oaks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Thousand Oaks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Thousand Oaks home
≈ $2,776/mo
$424,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$12/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,600/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,285
Median age
44
Median income
$102,813
Median home value
$395,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Thousand Oaks
Lifestyles
Top 2% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Relationships
Top 2% 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.
Relationships
Top 2% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Lifestyles
Top 2% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 4% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Top 8% 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.
Straight answers
Thousand Oaks FAQs
Is Thousand Oaks a good place to live?+
It's a steady, family-friendly Palmetto neighborhood with assigned schools at Virgil Mills Elementary, Buffalo Creek Middle, and Palmetto High. The low $12/month median HOA and quiet residential streets make it easy to settle into. You're also close to established communities like Trevesta and the historic core of Palmetto.
Is Thousand Oaks expensive?+
It's relatively attainable for the area, with a median sold price of $329,900 over the last 12 months. The single active listing is priced at $424,000, or about $300 per square foot, reflecting how little inventory is available right now. Compared with waterfront and gated pockets of Manatee County, it remains a value-focused choice.
What do homes cost in Thousand Oaks?+
Recent sales landed at a median of $329,900, while the one home on the market today is listed at $424,000 on roughly 1,415 square feet. That works out to about $300 per square foot. You can compare pricing against nearby Artisan Lakes Esplanade to gauge value.
How is the market in Thousand Oaks?+
It's a fast, seller-leaning market — homes sold in a median of just five days over the past year, with 11 closings and sellers getting about 95% of asking. With only one active listing at the moment, buyers should be ready to move quickly when something comes up. Watching the broader Palmetto homes for sale feed helps you catch new inventory early.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are very light here, with a median of just $12 per month. Property taxes run around $3,845 a year based on recent data. Together those are manageable carrying costs for the price range, and lower than many of the newer master-planned 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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