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By Linda Reynolds, Broker, Reynolds Realty Gulf Coast (License #BK3021695) · Updated November 2026
Quick answer: The Carpentras at the Villages of Avignon is a small, deed-restricted neighborhood inside Oak View, off 29th Street East in northeast Palmetto, FL 34221 (Manatee County). It has one-story homes and two-story townhome-style homes built around 2005 and 2006. 2026 sales have run about $235,000 to $255,000, with some homes selling in the mid $200,000s to about $300,000. The HOA is about $52 to $56 a month, there is no CDD, rentals are not allowed, and there is no age restriction.
I first came across The Carpentras while showing homes to a buyer, and it taught me a lesson I still share: always ask about leasing rules, even in a single-family neighborhood. Here, the association added a no-rentals rule about a year after the community opened, and a few homes that were already rented were grandfathered in. If you want a low-cost home to live in, it’s worth a look. If you are an investor, this isn’t the right fit. For the bigger picture, see my Palmetto real estate guide.
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The Carpentras at a glance
- Location: inside Oak View, off 29th Street East via 31st Avenue East, near Ellenton Gillette Road and US 301, Palmetto, FL 34221 (Manatee County)
- Streets: 28th Avenue E and 27th Court E
- Built: about 2005 to 2006 (resales only now)
- Home types: one-story single-family homes with 3 bedrooms, about 1,100 to 1,700 square feet, and two-story townhome-style homes with 2 to 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, about 1,140 square feet; 1- or 2-car garages and fenced backyards
- Typical prices: about $235,000 to $300,000
- HOA: about $52 to $56 a month (about $156 to $170 a quarter); CDD: none
- Leasing: rentals not allowed (a few older leases were grandfathered)
- Gated: no gate described in listings
- Age rule: none
What is The Carpentras like?
The Carpentras is a small, tidy pocket of homes on short streets. Homes are block and stucco, most with tile floors, open layouts and fenced backyards. The HOA takes care of the front yards and common areas, and you take care of your own fenced backyard, so upkeep stays light. Listings describe two playgrounds and a preserve area with walking trails under a canopy of shade trees. US 301 and I-75 are a few minutes away for trips to Bradenton, Tampa and Sarasota, and Ellenton Premium Outlets and the shops along US 301 are a short drive.
What do homes cost in The Carpentras?
The Carpentras is one of the more affordable ways to own a newer single-family home in Palmetto. In 2026, several homes of about 1,100 to 1,140 square feet on 28th Avenue E sold for about $235,000 to $255,000. In 2025, a 2-bedroom townhome-style home sold for about $265,000 and a 3-bedroom one-story home sold for about $275,000, and one 3-bedroom home was listed at $300,000. Larger homes with about 1,700 square feet and a 2-car garage are at the top of the range.
Prices change month to month and depend on size, garage and updates. Call or text me for current sales in The Carpentras.
The Carpentras HOA, CDD and schools
The Carpentras at the Villages of Avignon Homeowners Association, formed in 2005 and managed by C&S Community Management Services, has been listed at about $156 to $170 a quarter, or about $52 to $56 a month. Listings say it covers front-yard and common-area maintenance. Recent listings show no CDD. Property taxes in recent listings have run from about $1,400 to $2,650 a year, depending on homestead status and when the home was bought. Schools are assigned by Manatee County; recent listings have shown Palmetto High. Confirm elementary, middle and high school zoning for any address with the School District of Manatee County. My guide to HOAs, CDDs and 55+ communities in Manatee County explains how these fees work.
What should you know before buying in The Carpentras?
- No rentals. Leasing is not allowed, so this is a place to live in, not to rent out. Get the current rules in writing before you make an offer.
- Association application. When I helped a buyer here, the association required an application and fee before closing. Build that into your timeline.
- Know which home type you’re buying. Some homes are one-story; others are two-story townhome-style homes with the bedrooms upstairs.
- Homes from 2005 and 2006. Ask about roof, AC and water heater ages. They affect your insurance cost.
- Homestead exemption. If this will be your permanent home, file for homestead with the Manatee County Property Appraiser.
The Carpentras questions people ask
Where is The Carpentras in Palmetto?
The Carpentras at the Villages of Avignon is inside Oak View, off 29th Street East via 31st Avenue East, near Ellenton Gillette Road and US 301, in Palmetto, FL 34221.
Can you rent out a home in The Carpentras?
No. Recent listings say rentals are not allowed. A few homes that were already leased when the rule was added were grandfathered in.
How much is the HOA in The Carpentras?
About $52 to $56 a month in recent listings, or about $156 to $170 a quarter. It covers front-yard and common-area maintenance.
Does The Carpentras have a CDD?
No. Recent listings show no CDD.
What do homes cost in The Carpentras?
2026 sales have run about $235,000 to $255,000 for homes of about 1,100 to 1,140 square feet, and larger homes have sold or listed up to about $300,000.
Is The Carpentras a 55+ community?
No. The Carpentras has no age restriction.
Buying or selling in The Carpentras?
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More Palmetto and Manatee County guides
- Palmetto Real Estate — neighborhoods, prices and riverfront living.
- Oak View — the surrounding mid-2000s neighborhood with low dues and no CDD.
- Oakley — low-HOA pool homes behind the Ellenton outlets.
- Manatee County Homeowner Handbook — taxes, insurance, HOAs, hurricanes and more.
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