Neighborhood · University Park, Florida
Virginia Water
Gated living inside University Park's quiet core
1
Homes for sale
$562,000
Median list price
$324
Avg price / sqft
63
Median days on market
Virginia Water sits within the master-planned University Park community in Manatee County, a gated address with a handful of small enclaves like Hampton Green, Eaton Place, and Wentworth. It's the kind of neighborhood where the streets are calm, the landscaping is maintained for you, and daily errands and downtown Tampa (about 58 minutes) stay within easy reach. Families here are zoned for Braden River High School, giving buyers a consistent set of assigned schools.
Inventory is tight right now — just one active listing across the neighborhood, priced at $562,000, so serious buyers should watch the live map closely. Over the last 12 months seven homes sold at a median of $659,990, with sellers collecting about 95% of asking, which tells you well-priced homes move without steep discounting. If you're comparing options, it helps to look at the broader set of University Park homes for sale alongside this pocket.
Virginia Water is a community in University Park, Florida.
Quick facts
$562,000 – $562K price range
1,735 sqft median home
$656/mo median HOA
$4,575/mo median rent
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Virginia Water
Every active listing inside the Virginia Water boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Virginia Water market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$659,990
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
32 days
Median time to sell
Virginia Water vs University Park
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Virginia Water boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Virginia Water is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Virginia Water home
≈ $4,408/mo
$562,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$656/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,575/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
713
Median age
75
Median income
$125,625
Median home value
$683,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Virginia Water
Appearance oriented
Top 11% 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 12% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Active
Top 14% 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.
Active
Top 21% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Attitudes
Top 25% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Appearance oriented
All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Straight answers
Virginia Water FAQs
Is Virginia Water a good place to live?+
It's a gated section of University Park with quiet streets, maintained common areas, and a short list of small enclaves like Whitebridge Court. Families appreciate the consistent school assignment to Robert Willis Elementary, Braden River Middle, and Braden River High. It suits buyers who want low-maintenance, controlled-access living close to Bradenton-area conveniences.
Is Virginia Water expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for the area, with the current active listing at $562,000 and homes selling over the past year at a median of $659,990. At an average of $324 per square foot, pricing reflects the gated setting and University Park location. Budget for the HOA and taxes on top of the purchase price.
What do homes cost in Virginia Water?+
Right now there's one home listed at $562,000, and the median sold price over the last 12 months was $659,990. The median home size is about 1,735 square feet at roughly $324 per square foot. With only seven sales in a year, pricing can swing with whatever floor plan comes to market.
How is the market in Virginia Water?+
Inventory is very limited — just one active listing — while seven homes sold over the past year at a median of $659,990. Sellers are averaging about 95% of asking, and the typical listing takes around 63 days to sell. That combination points to a market where well-priced homes hold value but move at a measured pace.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $656 per month, which covers the gated, maintained community setting typical of University Park. Median property taxes come to roughly $6,969 per year. Factor both into your monthly carrying costs alongside the mortgage.
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