Neighborhood · University Park, Florida
Desoto Woods
Quiet Manatee County living near Braden River
Desoto Woods sits in the University Park corridor of Manatee County, a low-key residential pocket organized around small communities like Hampton Green, Whitebridge Court, Eaton Place, and Wentworth. Families here are zoned for Kinnan Elementary School and Braden River High School, and the area trades big-city bustle for a settled, neighborhoodly feel with easy reach to the Bradenton–Sarasota area. It's the kind of place buyers choose when they want space and calm without leaving the region's amenities behind.
The reality for a buyer today is that this is a tightly held market — there are currently zero active listings in Desoto Woods, so inventory comes and goes. Over the past 12 months just 3 homes sold, at a median price of $580,000, with sellers collecting about 98% of their asking price. If you want in here, watch the live map and be ready to move when something lists among these broader University Park homes for sale.
Desoto Woods is a community in University Park, Florida.
Quick facts
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Desoto Woods
Nothing active right now.
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The Desoto Woods market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$580,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
28 days
Median time to sell
Desoto Woods vs University Park
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Desoto Woods boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Desoto Woods is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
89
Median age
50
Median income
$72,054
Median home value
$389,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Desoto Woods
Entertainment
Top 5% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Entertainment
Top 6% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Entertainment
Top 7% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Culture
Top 7% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Food & Drink
Top 9% 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.
Beliefs
Top 10% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Straight answers
Desoto Woods FAQs
Is Desoto Woods a good place to live?+
It's a settled residential area in the University Park corridor, built around small communities like Wentworth and Kenwood Park. Families are drawn to the Braden River school assignments and the quiet, neighborhoodly character, plus reasonable access to the wider Bradenton–Sarasota area.
Is Desoto Woods expensive?+
Recent sales point to a mid-range Manatee County price point, with a median sold price of $580,000 over the past 12 months. That's a step above entry-level but well below the region's luxury waterfront tier.
What do homes cost in Desoto Woods?+
There are no active listings right now, so there's no current asking-price range to quote. For context, the 3 homes that sold in the last year had a median sold price of $580,000, and you can track new listings on the live map.
How is the market in Desoto Woods?+
It's a low-volume, tightly held market — zero homes are active and only 3 changed hands over the past 12 months. Sellers averaged about 98% of asking, so serious buyers should be ready to act quickly when a home does list.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and property-tax figures aren't available for the current data set, and they can vary between communities like Hampton Green and Eaton Place. We can pull exact HOA dues and tax history for any individual home before you make an offer.
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