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By Linda Reynolds, Broker, Reynolds Realty Gulf Coast (License #BK3021695) · Updated November 2026
Quick answer: Covered Bridge Estates is a neighborhood of one- and two-story single-family homes off Mendoza Road and 37th Street East in Ellenton, FL 34222 (Manatee County), a few minutes from Ellenton Premium Outlets and I-75 exit 224. Homes were built in phases from about 2003 to 2015. Recent sales have run from about $375,000 to $480,000. The HOA is about $275 a quarter, listings show no CDD, and there is no age restriction.
Covered Bridge Estates is one of the bigger, more established neighborhoods in Ellenton. You get a real clubhouse, a big heated pool and courts, but the dues stay low and there’s no CDD on the tax bill. The outlets, US 301 and I-75 are all just a few minutes away. For the bigger picture, see my Ellenton real estate guide.
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Covered Bridge Estates at a glance
- Location: off Mendoza Road and 37th Street East, north of 60th Avenue East and US 301, Ellenton, FL 34222 (Manatee County)
- Streets: Covered Bridge Crossing, Shenandoah Circle, French Creek Court, Laurel Creek Trail, Day Bridge Place, Rock Bridge Lane, Trout River Crossing, Broad River Run and New Paris Way
- Built: about 2003 to 2015, in several phases (resales now)
- Builder: not consistently named in recent listings
- Home types: one- and two-story single-family homes, 3 to 5 bedrooms, about 1,800 to 3,500-plus square feet, mostly 2-car garages with some 3-car; lots about 0.11 to 0.2 acre
- Typical prices: recent sales about $375,000 to $480,000; 2026 listings about $350,000 to $550,000
- HOA: about $275 a quarter (about $92 a month); CDD: none shown in listings
- Gated: no gate described in listings
- Age rule: none
What is Covered Bridge Estates like?
Covered Bridge Estates has sidewalks, mature landscaping and a mix of one-story and two-story homes, many with screened lanais and some with private pools. A number of homes back up to ponds or wooded areas. The amenities are the big draw for the price. The clubhouse has a full kitchen, a meeting room, a billiards room and a fitness center, and outside there’s a large heated pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, a playground and a park. Ellenton Premium Outlets, groceries and restaurants are a few minutes south, and I-75 gets you to Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Tampa.
What do homes cost in Covered Bridge Estates?
A home on Broad River Run sold for about $375,000 in December 2025. A 3-bedroom home of about 2,650 square feet on Middle River Terrace sold for about $440,000 in February 2026, and a home on French Creek Court sold for about $480,000 the same month. A home on Little Gap Loop sold for about $457,000 in April 2026, and a home on Rock Bridge Lane sold for about $478,000 in June 2026. In 2026, smaller 3-bedroom homes of about 1,850 to 2,000 square feet have listed near $350,000, and larger pool homes have listed up to about $550,000.
Prices change month to month and depend on size, pool and the view out back. Call or text me for current Covered Bridge Estates sales.
Covered Bridge Estates HOA, CDD and schools
The Covered Bridge Estates HOA has been listed at about $275 a quarter in 2026 listings, up from about $255 a quarter in 2025, or roughly $1,100 a year. Listings say it covers the community pool, the clubhouse and recreation areas, common-area taxes, management and reserves. Recent listings show no CDD, which keeps yearly costs well below many newer communities nearby. Property taxes in recent listings have run from about $2,000 to $6,100 a year, depending on homestead status and when the home was bought. Schools are assigned by Manatee County; recent listings have shown Virgil Mills Elementary, Buffalo Creek Middle and Palmetto High. Confirm zoning for any address. My guide to HOAs, CDDs and 55+ communities in Manatee County explains how these fees work.
What should you know before buying in Covered Bridge Estates?
- Homes from 2003 to 2015. Ask about roof, AC, water heater and pool equipment ages. Several sellers have put on newer roofs, and that helps with insurance.
- Leasing and approval. Minimum lease terms in listings have varied a lot, and some listings note buyer approval. Get the current rules from the HOA before you make an offer.
- Utilities. Depending on where the home sits, electric service is either Florida Power & Light or Peace River Electric. Gas is Peoples Gas, and water and sewer are Manatee County.
- Flood zone. Many listings show flood zone X, but check the zone and elevation for the lot you like, especially on pond lots.
- Homestead exemption. If this will be your permanent home, file for homestead with the Manatee County Property Appraiser.
Covered Bridge Estates questions people ask
Where is Covered Bridge Estates in Ellenton?
Covered Bridge Estates is off Mendoza Road and 37th Street East in Ellenton, FL 34222, north of 60th Avenue East. It is a few minutes from Ellenton Premium Outlets, US 301 and I-75 exit 224.
Does Covered Bridge Estates have a CDD?
No. Recent listings show no CDD, only the HOA fee. Check the property tax bill for the specific home to confirm.
How much is the HOA in Covered Bridge Estates?
About $275 a quarter in 2026 listings, or about $92 a month. It covers the pool, clubhouse, recreation areas and common areas.
What amenities does Covered Bridge Estates have?
A clubhouse with a full kitchen, meeting room, billiards room and fitness center, plus a large heated pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, a playground and a park.
What do homes cost in Covered Bridge Estates?
Recent sales have run from about $375,000 to $480,000. In 2026, listings have ranged from about $350,000 to $550,000.
What schools serve Covered Bridge Estates?
Recent listings have shown Virgil Mills Elementary, Buffalo Creek Middle and Palmetto High. Manatee County sets zoning, so confirm for the specific address.
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More Ellenton and Manatee County guides
- Ellenton Real Estate — neighborhoods, prices and 55+ communities.
- Oakley — low-HOA, no-CDD pool homes behind the Ellenton outlets.
- Oakley Place — mid-2000s homes off 60th Avenue East.
- Manatee County Homeowner Handbook — taxes, insurance, HOAs, hurricanes and more.
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Explore More Ellenton Neighborhoods
- Ellenton, FL area guide
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- North River Estates – 55+ community of land-owned manufactured homes
- Ridgewood Oaks – guard-gated 55+ community
- Ridgewood Meadows – gated 55+ community with fishing and pickleball
- Tidevue Estates – 55+ community with indoor pickleball
- Oakleaf Hammock – gated single-family homes among mature oaks
- Tropical Harbor – established Manatee River neighborhood
- Oakley – move-up homes behind the Ellenton outlets
- Oakley Place – newer homes off 60th Avenue East
- Highland Shores – nearby Palmetto neighborhood off US-301, some homes on canals