Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Waterlefe
Golf, boating and a gated life on the Manatee River
11
Homes for sale
$989,000
Median list price
$308
Avg price / sqft
90
Median days on market
Waterlefe sits along the Manatee River in the northeast corner of Bradenton, a gated community built around a marina, golf club and a genuine boater's lifestyle. Homes here lean spacious and waterfront-minded, with most of the current listings tucked behind a manned gate and many opening onto water or a private pool. It's an easy drive to nearby communities like Heritage Harbour and Braden River East, and about 55 minutes to Downtown Tampa when you want the big city.
For buyers, this is a higher-end slice of the Bradenton market. Ten homes are active with a median list price of $1,089,250, though the range runs wide — from $319,000 to nearly $2.4 million — so there's more variety than the headline number suggests. Over the past year 38 homes sold at a median of $706,000, and with a median of 73.5 days on market, this is a place that rewards patient, well-informed shopping.
Waterlefe is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$319,000 – $2.4M price range
2,889 sqft median home
$386/mo median HOA
$5,000/mo median rent
38 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Waterlefe
$350,000
9606 SEA TURTLE TERRACE UNIT 201, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,435 sqft
$1,490,000$1,539,000
817 MARITIME COURT, BRADENTON
4 bd · 4 ba · 4,198 sqft
$599,000
9435 DISCOVERY TERRACE UNIT 201C, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,343 sqft
$350,000
9411 DISCOVERY TERRACE UNIT 102B, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,254 sqft
$989,000$999,999
10115 DAY LILY COURT, BRADENTON
5 bd · 4 ba · 4,049 sqft
$1,150,000$1,189,500
10412 WINDING STREAM WAY, BRADENTON
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,889 sqft
$1,240,000
10006 DISCOVERY TERRACE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,025 sqft
$1,234,000
515 SAND CRANE COURT, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,164 sqft
$379,999$399,900
9453 NE DISCOVERY TERRACE UNIT 201C, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,434 sqft
$319,000$329,000
926 RIVER BASIN COURT UNIT 201C, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,435 sqft
$2,399,000$2,499,000
11007 BIG BASS PLACE, BRADENTON
6 bd · 6.5 ba · 5,530 sqft
Every active listing inside the Waterlefe boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Waterlefe market
38
Sold, last 12 months
$706,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
39 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
▲ 83.4% 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
≈ $6,606/mo
$989,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$386/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$5,000/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, river-focused community built around a marina and golf club, which draws buyers who want boating, security and space in one package. Assigned schools include Parrish Community High, Carlos E. Haile Middle and Freedom Elementary, and you're about 55 minutes from Downtown Tampa. The lifestyle leans active and outdoorsy, with most homes behind the gate and many on the water.
Is Waterlefe expensive?+
It sits at the upper end of the Bradenton market, with a median list price of $1,089,250 and five of ten active homes priced above $1 million. That said, the range is broad — listings start around $319,000 — so there's an entry point well below the median for buyers willing to look.
What do homes cost in Waterlefe?+
Active listings run from $319,000 to $2,399,000, averaging about $315 per square foot on a median home size of 2,957 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 38 homes actually sold at a median price of $706,000, so closed prices tell a more grounded story than list prices alone. Comparing the two is worth doing before you make an offer.
How is the market in Waterlefe right now?+
With just 10 active listings and a median of 73.5 days on market, this is a slower, more deliberate market than Bradenton's busier entry-level neighborhoods. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, so there's modest room to negotiate but no fire sale. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes still move; overpriced ones sit.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $386 per month, which supports the gated entry and community amenities, and median property taxes come in around $9,901 per year. Both reflect the community's higher-end, amenity-rich profile, so factor them into your monthly budget alongside the mortgage.
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