By Linda Reynolds, Broker, Reynolds Realty Gulf Coast (License #BK3021695) · Updated November 2026
Quick answer: Oak Trail is a small, gated community of 36 attached villas in Palmetto, Florida (ZIP 34221), just off 49th Street East near US-19 and US-41. The homes were built in 2006 and 2007, with two or three bedrooms and a one-car garage, and many back up to a pond and conservation area. Residents share a pool and playground, and quarterly association dues cover grounds care, so it’s a maintenance-free place to live minutes from I-275 and the Sunshine Skyway.
Oak Trail is one of those little communities a lot of people drive right past and never know is there. It’s quiet and gated, the villas have a pretty Mediterranean look, and someone else takes care of the yard. If you commute to St. Pete, Tampa or Sarasota, the location is hard to beat. Watch the tour above, then read on for what you need to know. For the bigger picture, see my Palmetto, FL area guide.
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Oak Trail at a glance
- Location: Palmetto, FL 34221, off 49th Street East near US-19 and US-41
- Size: 36 homes
- Built: 2006 and 2007
- Homes: attached villas, 2 to 3 bedrooms, one-car garage, some with an upstairs loft or bonus room
- Setting: gated entrance, many homes backing up to a pond and conservation area
- Amenities: community pool, playground, sidewalks
- Association: land condominium, dues paid quarterly, grounds care included
- Recent prices: roughly the $230,000s to the mid-$280,000s
Where is Oak Trail?
Oak Trail sits just east of US-19 and US-41 in Palmetto. From US-19, turn east onto 49th Street East (Experimental Farm Road), then turn onto 1st Avenue East and through the gate. From here you’re close to:
- I-275 and the Sunshine Skyway to St. Petersburg
- US-41 and I-75 toward Tampa, Bradenton and Sarasota
- Downtown Palmetto, the Manatee River and the Bradenton Riverwalk
- The Ellenton Premium Outlets
- Anna Maria Island and the Gulf beaches
Homes in Oak Trail
Oak Trail is a small enclave of 36 attached villas, all built in 2006 and 2007, with stucco exteriors, shingle roofs and tropical landscaping that give the community a Mediterranean look. You’ll find single-story three-bedroom, two-bath plans of about 1,460 square feet, and plans of about 1,586 square feet with two bedrooms on the main floor and an upstairs loft or bonus room with its own bath. Every home has a one-car attached garage, and many have a screened lanai.
Many villas back up to a peaceful pond and conservation area. Recent listings have ranged from the $230,000s to the mid-$280,000s, and because the community is so small, homes don’t come up for sale very often.
Amenities and association
- Gated entrance with no through traffic
- Community pool
- Playground
- Sidewalks throughout the community
Oak Trail is a land condominium, which means you own your villa and the land under it, while the association takes care of the common areas. Dues are paid quarterly, and recent listings show they cover grounds care and pool maintenance, so you can skip the yard work. Association approval may be required to buy or lease, so ask for the current documents, fees and rules before you make an offer. My guide to HOAs, CDDs and 55+ communities can help you compare costs.
Flood zones and insurance
Many recent listings show Oak Trail homes in flood zone X, which usually means lower flood insurance costs than in high-risk zones. Zones are set lot by lot, though, so confirm the designation for the specific home and get an insurance quote early, before your inspection period ends.
Schools serving Oak Trail
Recent listings show Palm View K-8 and Palmetto High as the zoned schools. Verify current assignments with the School District of Manatee County.
Buying or selling in Oak Trail
With only 36 homes, each sale has a big effect on value. Pond views, the floor plan, flooring, kitchen and bath updates and the roof all matter. I’ll help you price with the right comparisons and make sure buyers understand what the association covers. Comparing other townhome and villa communities in Palmetto? See Oak View, Edgestone at Artisan Lakes and River Bay, or read Moving to Palmetto, FL: 10 Top Relocation Questions Answered.
Thinking about buying or selling in Oak Trail? Get a free estimate at GulfCoastValues.com, or call or text me at 941-737-6562. I’d love to help.
Oak Trail questions people ask
Where is Oak Trail in Palmetto, FL?
Oak Trail is in Palmetto, Florida (ZIP 34221), just off 49th Street East (Experimental Farm Road) near US-19 and US-41, with homes along 1st Avenue East. It is minutes from I-275 and the Sunshine Skyway.
What kind of homes are in Oak Trail?
Oak Trail has 36 attached villas built in 2006 and 2007. Most have two or three bedrooms, two to three baths and a one-car garage, about 1,460 to 1,600 square feet of living space, and some have an upstairs loft or bonus room.
Is Oak Trail a gated community?
Yes. Oak Trail has a private gated entrance off 1st Avenue East. There is no guard.
What amenities does Oak Trail have?
Residents share a community pool and a playground, and there are sidewalks throughout. Many homes back up to a pond and conservation area.
What does the Oak Trail association cover?
Oak Trail is a land condominium with association dues paid quarterly. Recent listings show the fees cover grounds care and the pool, which makes it a maintenance-free community. Confirm the current amount, what is included and any approval or leasing rules with the association before you buy.
Is Oak Trail in a flood zone?
Many recent listings show Oak Trail homes in flood zone X, which usually means lower flood insurance costs. Confirm the zone for the specific home and get an insurance quote before you make an offer.
Explore More Palmetto Neighborhoods
Start with my Palmetto, FL area guide, or compare nearby communities:
Waterfront and Island Communities
- Snead Island – island living next to Emerson Point Preserve
- Amberwynd – gated Snead Island enclave of custom homes
- Heritage Bay – private Snead Island community of Key West–style homes
- Bay Colony – deep-water canal homes on Terra Ceia Bay
- River Bay – waterfront townhomes near Snead Island
- Riviera Dunes – gated Manatee River marina community
- Sanctuary Cove – gated boating community with a private marina
Golf Communities
- Terra Ceia Golf and Country Club – condos, villas and homes on Terra Ceia Bay
- Fairways at Imperial Lakewoods – golf-course homes with no CDD
Artisan Lakes
- Esplanade at Artisan Lakes – gated lifestyle community with lawn care included
- Eave’s Bend at Artisan Lakes – newer homes with resort-style amenities
- Edgestone at Artisan Lakes – newer townhomes with their own pool
North and East Palmetto
- Northwood Park – pond-view homes, low HOA and no CDD
- Fosters Creek – early-2000s homes off 70th Street East
- Fresh Meadows – pool, tennis and playground near Virgil Mills Elementary
- Thousand Oaks – established lake community off Erie Road
- Sheffield Glenn – 2013-era homes near Buffalo Creek Park
- Arbor Creek – 80-foot homesites and low annual dues
- Crystal Lakes – fishing lakes, low HOA and no CDD off Buffalo Road
- Parkside – pond lots and a neighborhood park
- Deer Run – larger lots with no mandatory HOA
- Oak View – homes and townhomes near US-301
- Palms of Manasota – quiet 55+ community of homes and lakefront villas
- Sugar Mill Lakes – lakes, tennis courts and playgrounds
- Cypress Pond Estates – small community with lawn care included
- Silverstone North – newer D.R. Horton homes with a pool and clubhouse
- Mandarin Grove – new-construction D.R. Horton homes
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