Neighborhood · Palmetto, Florida
Rubonia
Small-town Manatee County living near the water
5
Homes for sale
$235,000
Median list price
$271
Avg price / sqft
19
Median days on market
Rubonia is a small, unpretentious pocket of Manatee County near Palmetto, the kind of place where lot sizes and low-key living matter more than flash. It sits within easy reach of the wider Palmetto scene, from the walkable Palmetto Historic District to newer master-planned neighbors like Artisan Lakes Esplanade and Trevesta, with the shops and dining of West Ellenton close by. Downtown Tampa is roughly 41 minutes away and Tampa International about 48, so you're rural without being remote.
The market here is thin and priced across a wide spectrum — just 5 active listings with a median list of $235,000, running from $59,900 all the way to $2.15 million. Only 7 homes sold in the past year at a median of $76,000, and sellers averaged 88% of asking, so there's room to negotiate. Homes that are priced right move quickly, with a median of 17 days on market. Browse the broader Palmetto homes for sale to compare.
Rubonia is a community in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$59,900 – $2.1M price range
852 sqft median home
$150/mo median HOA
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Rubonia
$65,000
2215 73RD STREET E UNIT 334, PALMETTO
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 716 sqft
$59,900
2215 73RD STREET E UNIT 275, PALMETTO
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 792 sqft
$235,000
6908 11TH AVENUE E, PALMETTO
2 bd · 1 ba · 852 sqft
$540,000$600,000
7923 18TH AVENUE E, PALMETTO
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,072 sqft
$2,150,000$2,190,000
6511 BAYSHORE ROAD, PALMETTO
3 bd · 2 ba · 3,306 sqft
Every active listing inside the Rubonia boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Rubonia market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$76,000
Median sold price
88%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
118 days
Median time to sell
Rubonia vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 72.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Rubonia boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Rubonia is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Rubonia home
≈ $1,645/mo
$235,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$150/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
2,305
Median age
44
Median income
$57,190
Median home value
$253,103
Beyond the listings
Living in Rubonia
Beliefs
Top 11% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Relationships
Top 12% 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.
Beliefs
Top 12% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 14% 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.
Beliefs
Top 15% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% 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.
Straight answers
Rubonia FAQs
Is Rubonia a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, small-scale community in Manatee County that suits buyers who want space and low-key living over amenities and nightlife. You're still close to Palmetto proper and within about 41 minutes of downtown Tampa. Assigned schools include Palm View K-8 and Palmetto High School.
Is Rubonia expensive?+
Not by Florida coastal standards — the median list price is $235,000 and the median sold price over the last year was just $76,000. That said, the range is enormous, from $59,900 up to a $2.15 million waterfront-caliber property, so what you pay depends heavily on the specific home. Compare options across Palmetto homes for sale to see where a listing fits.
What do homes cost in Rubonia?+
With only 5 active listings, the median list price is $235,000 and homes average about $271 per square foot on a median size of roughly 852 square feet. The past year's 7 closed sales came in at a median of $76,000, which reflects the smaller, more modest properties that trade most often here.
How is the market in Rubonia?+
It's a small, low-inventory market with just 5 homes for sale and 7 sales in the past 12 months. Properties that are priced right sell in about 17 days, but sellers averaged only 88% of asking, so buyers who do their homework have genuine negotiating leverage.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is around $150 a month, though that varies by property since much of the area is not in a formal association. Property taxes are notably low, with a median bill of about $559 a year.
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