Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Waterlefe
Golf, river life and a gated address
10
Homes for sale
$792,500
Median list price
$322
Avg price / sqft
25
Median days on market
Waterlefe sits along the Manatee River in eastern Bradenton, a gated community built around water, greens and an active-living clubhouse feel. The homes here run larger than the Bradenton average — a median of 2,662 square feet — with a real presence of waterfront and pool properties among the current listings. It's the kind of place that draws buyers who want a resort rhythm without giving up an easy connection to the rest of the region, with Heritage Harbour and Braden River East as neighbors and downtown Tampa about 55 minutes up I-75.
For a buyer today, inventory is tight: just 10 active listings with a median list price of $792,500, spanning $329,000 to nearly $2.4 million. Homes are moving in a median of 24.5 days and sellers are collecting about 96% of asking, so this is a market that rewards decisiveness. If Waterlefe stretches the budget, the broader stretch of Bradenton homes for sale and nearby Oneco offer lower entry points without leaving the area.
Waterlefe is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$329,000 – $2.4M price range
2,662 sqft median home
$366/mo median HOA
$3,495/mo median rent
41 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Waterlefe
$999,999
10115 DAY LILY COURT, BRADENTON
5 bd · 4 ba · 4,049 sqft
$474,900
706 MISTY POND COURT, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,492 sqft
$1,250,000
10412 WINDING STREAM WAY, BRADENTON
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,889 sqft
$1,190,000
10006 DISCOVERY TERRACE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,025 sqft
$429,000$449,900
9453 NE DISCOVERY TERRACE UNIT 201C, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,434 sqft
$1,234,000
515 SAND CRANE COURT, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,164 sqft
$329,000$344,000
926 RIVER BASIN COURT UNIT 201C, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,435 sqft
$585,000$593,000
711 FOGGY MORN LANE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,977 sqft
$465,000$499,900
9616 TURNING LEAF TERRACE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,345 sqft
$2,399,000$2,499,000
11007 BIG BASS PLACE, BRADENTON
6 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,092 sqft
Every active listing inside the Waterlefe boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Waterlefe market
41
Sold, last 12 months
$607,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
Waterlefe vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 44.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Waterlefe boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Waterlefe is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Waterlefe home
≈ $5,548/mo
$792,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$366/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,495/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
981
Median age
67
Median home value
$470,200
Beyond the listings
Living in Waterlefe
Entertainment
Top 4% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Culture
Top 9% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Lifestyles
Top 14% in the U.S.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.
Appearance oriented
Top 19% in the U.S.Fitness Fashion
Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.
Active
Top 19% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Beliefs
Top 22% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Waterlefe FAQs
Is Waterlefe a good place to live?+
It's a gated, water-oriented community in eastern Bradenton where homes run larger and lifestyle amenities are the draw — nine of ten current listings are gated and seven have pools. Families are zoned for Parrish Community High School, Carlos E. Haile Middle School and Freedom Elementary School. The tradeoff is a fairly exclusive setting, so buyers who value security and space tend to feel at home.
Is Waterlefe expensive?+
It sits above the wider Bradenton average, with a median list price of $792,500 and four of the ten active listings priced over $1 million. That said, the range is broad — from $329,000 up to nearly $2.4 million — so there's an entry point well below the median. Buyers wanting more affordable options can also look at nearby Bay Shore Gardens.
What do homes cost in Waterlefe?+
Active listings carry a median of $792,500 and average about $322 per square foot on a median size of 2,662 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 41 homes sold at a median price of $607,500, which reflects the mix of smaller and larger properties changing hands.
How is the Waterlefe market right now?+
It's tight and moving. With only 10 active listings, homes are going under contract in a median of 24.5 days and sellers are averaging 96% of their asking price, so well-priced properties don't sit long.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $366 per month, in line with a gated, amenity-rich community. Property taxes come in around $9,551 per year at current values, and the typical rent here is about $3,495 per month if you're weighing renting against buying.
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