Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Waterlefe
Golf, river, and gates along the Manatee
9
Homes for sale
$999,999
Median list price
$325
Avg price / sqft
23
Median days on market
Waterlefe sits along the Manatee River in eastern Bradenton, a gated community built around a golf course and a river marina. It's the kind of place where the day starts with a round of golf or a boat launch and ends on a screened lanai over the water. Nearby Heritage Harbour and Braden River East round out this stretch of Manatee County, and downtown Tampa is roughly 55 minutes north when you want the big-city day.
For buyers, this is a genuine luxury market with room to negotiate. Nine homes are active with a median list price just under $1M, but the range runs from $329,000 to nearly $2.4 million, so entry points exist below the headline number. Homes are moving in a median of 23 days and sellers are getting about 96% of asking, which tells you it's competitive but not frenzied — compare it against the broader Bradenton homes for sale to see where your budget lands.
Waterlefe is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$329,000 – $2.4M price range
2,889 sqft median home
$345/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
$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
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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
≈ $6,675/mo
$999,999 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$345/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 golf-and-river community in eastern Bradenton, so daily life leans toward outdoor recreation — golf, boating from the marina, and pool time. Assigned schools include Freedom Elementary, Carlos E. Haile Middle, and Parrish Community High. The setting is quieter than town but still about 55 minutes from downtown Tampa when you want more.
Is Waterlefe expensive?+
Yes, it's a luxury-leaning market — the median list price is just under $1 million and four of the nine active homes are priced above $1M. That said, the range starts at $329,000, so there are lower entry points; for context, nearby Heritage Harbour offers other options along this corridor.
What do homes cost in Waterlefe?+
Active listings run from $329,000 to $2,399,000 with a median list price of $999,999, and pricing averages about $325 per square foot on a median home size of 2,889 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 41 homes sold at a median price of $607,500 — a reminder that closed prices sit well below current asking levels.
How is the market in Waterlefe right now?+
It's active but measured: homes take a median of 23 days to sell and sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price. With 41 sales in the past year and just nine homes on the market today, inventory is tight enough to keep well-priced listings moving.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $345 per month, which is typical for a gated community with golf and marina amenities. Median property taxes come in around $10,209 per year, in line with the area's higher-end price points — budget for both when comparing against other Bradenton homes for sale.
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