Listing Spotlight: 3307 Eileen Drive, Ellenton — A $95K 55+ Retreat in Terra Siesta

This week's featured listing is a wonderfully affordable entry into the Florida lifestyle. Tucked into Terra Siesta, one of Manatee County's most established 55+ communities, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath manufactured home is priced at $95,000 and offers simple, low-maintenance living just minutes from everything you could need.

I'm Kim Donahue, a REALTOR with Medway Realty, and I'm pleased to share this one with you. If you have been weighing the move to Florida or simply want a low-cost place in the sun, this home is worth a close look. For a broader view of the town, you can also read my guide to living in Ellenton, Florida.

The Home

A comfortably sized 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home of roughly 684 square feet, built with the easy-living floor plan that makes manufactured-home living so appealing. Every room is on one level, which means no stairs to climb and less to clean, and the footprint keeps utilities and upkeep modest.

The Community

Terra Siesta is an age-restricted 55+ community with a country-like setting and a loyal group of neighbors. It's the kind of place where people look out for each other, with quiet streets and the slower pace of life so many buyers are after. The park is mature, established, and feels a world away from the busy corridors just minutes down the road.

That sense of community is a big part of what makes a home like this work. Neighbors become friends, the streets stay quiet, and there is a welcome for newcomers that you simply cannot manufacture in a brand-new development. For many buyers, that is exactly the point of the move.

The Neighborhood

Ellenton sits right on the Manatee River, directly across from Bradenton, and this riverside corner of Manatee County has been named one of the South's best river towns for retirement. The location is hard to beat: quick access to I-75 puts downtown Sarasota, Tampa, and St. Petersburg within easy reach, Gulf beaches like Anna Maria Island are a short drive, and SRQ, Tampa International, and St. Pete-Clearwater airports make travel back north simple.

Shopping

Right up the road is Ellenton Premium Outlets, the largest outlet destination on Florida's west coast, with more than 130 stores including Michael Kors, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, kate spade, Under Armour, and Saks Off 5th, plus a food court and the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex next door. Everyday groceries and errands are covered in Ellenton and just across the river in Bradenton.

Restaurants

The area punches well above its weight for dining. Woody's River Roo Pub and Grill serves up river views with its menu, Anna Maria Oyster Bar is a local favorite just down the road, and you'll find plenty of casual spots along U.S. 301 and into Bradenton. When you want options, the outlet's food court and the restaurants across the river have you covered.

Why People Love It Here

It comes down to location, value, and community. You get the laid-back Florida riverside lifestyle at a price point that's hard to find anywhere else on the Gulf Coast, with shopping and dining minutes away, easy interstate access, and healthcare nearby. For a seasonal escape from cold northern winters or an affordable year-round home, Ellenton delivers an awful lot for the money.

Who This Home Is For

The classic buyer for a home like this is a 55+ buyer, often a snowbird from the Midwest or Northeast, who wants a low-maintenance second home to escape the cold without the expense or upkeep of a larger property. It's also ideal for someone seeking honest, budget-conscious year-round Florida living in a friendly community with no golf dues and no fuss.

At $95,000, this home is one of the most affordable ways into everything Ellenton has to offer. It's priced to move and ready for its next chapter.