Neighborhood · University Park, Florida
Desoto Woods
Quiet Manatee County living inside University Park
Desoto Woods is a small, residential pocket of University Park homes for sale in Manatee County, made up of established enclaves like Hampton Green, Eaton Place and Wentworth. The scale here is intimate — tree-lined streets, tucked-away courts like Whitebridge Court, and the kind of low-traffic calm that draws families and settled buyers. It sits within reach of the wider University Park area while keeping its own quieter footprint.
The market reality is simple: this is a low-turnover neighborhood where homes rarely come up. There are no active listings right now, so watching the live map is the practical move. Over the past year just three homes changed hands, at a median sold price of $580,000, with sellers collecting about 98% of asking — a sign that when something does list, it moves at a fair price.
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 suits buyers who want a quiet, established residential setting inside University Park rather than a busy commercial hub. The neighborhood is built around small enclaves like Hampton Green and Wentworth, and homes are assigned to Braden River High School. Low turnover here tends to mean people stay put.
Is Desoto Woods expensive?+
It reads as a solid mid-to-upper price neighborhood for the area. The median sold price over the last 12 months was $580,000, and sellers averaged about 98% of their asking price. With no active listings currently, pricing is best judged off those recent sales.
What do homes cost in Desoto Woods?+
The most useful benchmark right now is the $580,000 median sold price from the past year, since there are no homes actively on the market. Only three homes sold in that window, so single sales can move the number noticeably. Keep an eye on the live map for new listings.
How is the market in Desoto Woods?+
It's a tight, low-supply market — zero active listings and just three sales over the last 12 months. That scarcity, paired with sellers getting roughly 98% of asking, means buyers should be ready to move quickly when a home does appear. Setting up alerts is worthwhile here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and tax figures aren't available in the current data for Desoto Woods, and many of its enclaves like Eaton Place carry their own community structures. Because dues can vary between pockets, confirm the exact HOA and Manatee County tax figures for any individual home before you write an offer.
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