Trevesta vs Tropic Isles
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Trevesta | Tropic Isles |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $435K | $158K |
| Price per sq ft | $196 | $219 |
| Avg days on market | 90 days | 95 days |
| Months of supply | 6.4 mo | 8.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 12 |
The verdict
Trevesta carries the higher median price — about 175% above Tropic Isles. Homes in Trevesta sell faster (90 days on market vs 95). Trevesta is the tighter market on inventory (6.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Trevesta | Tropic Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Manatee County, FL | Manatee County, FL |
| City / area | Palmetto | Palmetto |
| ZIP | 34221 | 34221 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 95% of 20 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | not enough parcels sampled |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Trevesta | Tropic Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 8 |
| Under contract | 3 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $330K to $575K | $50K to $230K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Villa | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Trevesta homes for sale · Tropic Isles homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Trevesta | Tropic Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 673 | 582 |
| Built | 2010–2024 (median 2020) | 1895–2023 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | 2,100 sq ft | 1,144 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 40% |
| Vacant lots | 12 | 119 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Trevesta median | Tropic Isles median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $448K (15 sales) | $250K (15 sales) |
| 2023 | $560K (3 sales) | $125K (5 sales) |
| 2024 | $412K (20 sales) | $181K (15 sales) |
| 2025 | $383K (45 sales) | $175K (21 sales) |
| 2026 | $390K (5 sales) | $180K (23 sales) |
Since 2022, Trevesta's median sale price is -13% and Tropic Isles's is -28% — Trevesta has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Trevesta | Tropic Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.2% | 90.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 20% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,112 sq ft | 860 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 39 (cold) | 37 (cold) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Trevesta | Tropic Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Virgil Mills Elementary | Palmetto Elementary-Mn |
| Middle | Buffalo Creek Middle | Lincoln Middle |
| High school | Palmetto High | Palmetto High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Tropic Isles is the lower entry point (median $158K vs $435K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Trevesta; Tropic Isles trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Trevesta (90 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Trevesta more expensive than Tropic Isles?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Trevesta is $435,000 versus $158,000 in Tropic Isles, about 175% higher.
Which has newer homes, Trevesta or Tropic Isles?
Trevesta: its homes were built 2010–2024 with a median year of 2020, versus a median of 1986 in Tropic Isles (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Trevesta. The typical home there is 2,100 sq ft of living area, versus 1,144 sq ft in Tropic Isles.
Which has appreciated more, Trevesta or Tropic Isles?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose -13% in Trevesta and -28% in Tropic Isles (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Trevesta — sellers there received 94.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.0% in Tropic Isles.
What high schools serve Trevesta and Tropic Isles?
Listings in Trevesta most often report Palmetto High; listings in Tropic Isles report Palmetto High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Trevesta homes, photos & schools · Tropic Isles homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.