Homes for sale in

Cortez, Florida

Old Florida fishing life on the Gulf coast

Homes for sale

$950,000

Median list price

$642

Avg price / sqft

134

Median days on market

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Cortez is one of the last working fishing villages on Florida's Gulf coast, a slice of Old Florida tucked into Manatee County just across the water from Anna Maria Island. Life here leans on the water — shrimp boats, docks, and easy access to the bay — which is why 12 of the current listings are waterfront homes and buyers gravitate toward the homes with water views that define the area's character.

The market is small and priced for it: just 19 active listings with a median list price of $950,000, and 8 of those sit above $1 million. Inventory ranges widely — from a $148,000 entry point to a $7.775M waterfront estate — and homes take their time, with a median 134 days on market. That gives a patient buyer room to negotiate, especially among the just reduced listings and the single-family homes that make up most of what's for sale.

Cortez is in Manatee County, Florida.

Within a 30-minute drive

Quick facts

$148,000 – $7.8M price range

1,678 sqft median home

$7,000/mo median rent

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Newest homes in Cortez

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$7,775,000

12925 42ND TERRACE W, CORTEZ

4 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,138 sqft

$1,495,000

4357 MARINA VIEW WAY, CORTEZ

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,678 sqft

$1,299,000

12413 GULF BREEZE TERRACE, CORTEZ

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,678 sqft

Reduced $100K

$1,250,000$1,350,000

4207 MARINA VIEW WAY, CORTEZ

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,678 sqft

$825,000

3840 MARINERS WAY UNIT 524A, CORTEZ

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,942 sqft

Reduced $29K

$750,000$779,000

4118 OSPREY HARBOUR LOOP UNIT 4118, CORTEZ

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,898 sqft

Reduced $50K

$3,199,000$3,249,000

12917 42ND TERRACE W, CORTEZ

4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,798 sqft

Reduced $25K

$600,000$625,000

12007 45TH AVENUE W, CORTEZ

2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,356 sqft

Reduced $11K

$784,000$795,000

4104 128TH STREET W UNIT 704, CORTEZ

3 bd · 2 ba · 2,046 sqft

Reduced $50K

$399,000$449,000

4416 123RD ST COURT W, CORTEZ

2 bd · 1 ba · 844 sqft

$224,900

12507 CORTEZ ROAD W UNIT 58, CORTEZ

2 bd · 2 ba · 795 sqft

$900,000

3840 MARINERS WAY UNIT 514A, CORTEZ

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,762 sqft

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The Cortez market

Leans buyer

12.7 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.

Cortez vs Manatee County

Median list price

Cortez$950K

Manatee Co.$445K

Price per sqft

Cortez$642

Manatee Co.$437

Days on market

Cortez134d

Manatee Co.53d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

▲ 84.2% yr/yr

Homes on the market

▼ 26.7% yr/yr

Homes sold per month

Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Cortez, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.

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Cortez neighborhoods

Sunset Harbor

2 homes · $5.5M median

Show all 74 Cortez neighborhoods A–Z+

Alcona Estates0 Aloise Park0 Azalea Park Northwest0 Aztec Cove0 Bay Oaks0 Bay View0 Bayfield Estates0 Bayou Bend0 Bayou Court0 Bayview Grove0 Birnam Wood0 Bratton0 Cimarron0 Ciprianis0 Coral Shores East0 Cove Sound Yacht Club0 Crampton0 Crestmoor0 Do-ray Villas0 Fairway Manor0 Geraldson0 Golf Course Estates0 Gurvis0 Harbour Landings Estates0 Harmony Grove0 Hensonville0 Heron's Watch0 Indian Springs0 Knollwood0 Kristin0 Lake Forest Estates0 Lake O'woods Amended Plat0 Larsen0 Loop Of Northwest Bradenton0 Mangrove Bay0 Marywood0 Northwest Acres0 Northwest Estates0 Northwest Oaks0 Nursery0 Palma Sola Bay Estates0 Palma Sola Cove0 Palma Sola Gardens0 Palma Sola Heights0 Palma Sola Highlands0 Palma Sola Pointe0 Palma Sola Sound0 Palma Sola Woods0 Pier Point0 Pine Heights Court0 Randolph Court0 Reclinata0 River's Ridge0 Riverside Cove0 Riverview Bluff0 Sagamore Estates0 Sand Lake0 Shades Of Palma Sola0 Shorelands0 Skylee Pines0 South Club Acres0 Taliescent0 Tides End0 Twin Acres0 Wesco Grove0 West Palm0 Westbay Estates0 Westover0 Willow Lakes Estates0 Willow Oaks0 Wilson Estates0 Woodland Oaks0 Woodlands Park On Palma Sola Bay0

Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.

For the school run

School zones with homes for sale

Elementary

Sea Breeze Elementary6

Middle

W.D. Sugg Middle6

High school

Bayshore High6

Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.

Beyond the listings

Living in Cortez

Population

5,323

Median age

62.8

Median income

$76,915

Median home value

$388,500

What people here are into

Hobbies & Interests

Wanderlust

Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.

Food & Drink

Trendy Eats

Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.

Appearance oriented

Trend Trackers

This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.

Appearance oriented

Smart Chic

Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.

Food & Drink

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.

Lifestyles

Wealth Signaling

Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.

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