Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Water Oak
A quiet Bradenton pocket near the Braden River
1
Homes for sale
$389,900
Median list price
$209
Avg price / sqft
7
Median days on market
Water Oak sits in the eastern reaches of Bradenton, in Manatee County, where the pace is residential and the area feeds into well-regarded schools like Braden River High and Tara Elementary. It's the kind of place that trades on the everyday: established streets, easy access to the wider Bradenton homes for sale market, and neighbors like Braden River East and Heritage Harbour a short drive away.
For a buyer today, the story here is scarcity. There are no active listings in Water Oak right now, and only three homes have sold in the past twelve months — at a median of $479,000, with sellers collecting 100% of their asking price on average. If you want in, expect to move quickly when a home does surface, and to keep nearby communities like Oneco and Bay Shore Gardens on your radar.
Water Oak is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$389,900 – $390K price range
1,869 sqft median home
$65/mo median HOA
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Water Oak
Every active listing inside the Water Oak boundary
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Browse Water Oak
By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Water Oak market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$524,000
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
7 days
Median time to sell
Water Oak vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 18.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Water Oak boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Water Oak is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Water Oak home
≈ $2,786/mo
$389,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$65/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
1,171
Median age
50
Median income
$141,636
Median home value
$487,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Water Oak
Appearance oriented
Top 1% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Emotional
Top 13% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Relationships
Top 13% in the U.S.Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Relationships
Top 13% in the U.S.My Crew
Family, and friends who are like family - that's what this population is all about. These people love celebrating and nurturing their closest relationships.
Entertainment
Top 13% 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.
Active
Top 15% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Water Oak FAQs
Is Water Oak a good place to live?+
It's an established residential pocket of east Bradenton with assigned schools including Braden River High and Tara Elementary. Low turnover — three sales in a year — points to owners who settle in and stay, and nearby Heritage Harbour rounds out the area's options.
How much do homes cost in Water Oak?+
Over the past twelve months, homes here sold at a median of $479,000. With no active listings at the moment, that recent sold figure is your best benchmark for pricing.
Is Water Oak expensive?+
At a $479,000 median sold price, it sits in a mid-range band for the Bradenton area rather than at the luxury end. For comparison shopping, it's worth watching the broader Bradenton homes for sale market as well.
How is the market in Water Oak?+
It's a low-inventory, seller-favored market — there are currently zero active listings, and the three homes that sold in the last year fetched 100% of asking on average. When something comes up, expect competition and be ready to act.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or property tax figures on file for Water Oak specifically, given how few homes have traded recently. Ask your agent to pull the details on any individual listing, and compare against nearby areas like Oneco to gauge what's typical.
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