Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Waterlefe
Golf-course living along the Manatee River
12
Homes for sale
$577,500
Median list price
$318
Avg price / sqft
41
Median days on market
Waterlefe sits along the Manatee River in eastern Bradenton, a community built around a golf course and the kind of quiet, out-of-the-way pace that makes weekday mornings feel unhurried. It reads as a getaway-close-to-home: you're a manageable drive from the coast and the city, but the neighborhood itself keeps its distance from the noise. Nearby communities like Heritage Harbour and Braden River East round out this stretch of Manatee County, while Oneco and Bay Shore Gardens sit closer in toward town.
Right now the market here is tight and specific: 11 active listings with a median list price of $570,000, so buyers are choosing from a focused set rather than an endless scroll. With no recorded sales in the past twelve months, this is a neighborhood where pricing is set more by what's currently listed than by a deep sales history — worth pairing with a broader look at Bradenton homes for sale to calibrate value. Come in ready to move on the right home when it fits.
Waterlefe is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$317,500 – $2.4M price range
2,206 sqft median home
$458/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
$1,234,000
515 SAND CRANE COURT, BRADENTON
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,164 sqft
$429,000$449,900
9453 NE DISCOVERY TERRACE UNIT 201C, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,434 sqft
$329,000$344,000
926 RIVER BASIN COURT UNIT 201C, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,435 sqft
$570,000$588,000
9811 PORTSIDE TERRACE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,768 sqft
$585,000$593,000
711 FOGGY MORN LANE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,977 sqft
$317,500$327,495
926 RIVER BASIN COURT UNIT 101, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,156 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
≈ $4,486/mo
$577,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$458/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 golf-course community along the Manatee River in eastern Bradenton, which suits buyers who want an unhurried, out-of-the-way pace with the coast and city still within reach. Assigned schools include Parrish Community High School, Carlos E. Haile Middle School, and Freedom Elementary School. If you like this stretch, it's worth touring nearby Heritage Harbour as well.
Is Waterlefe expensive?+
The median list price is $570,000, which places it in the mid-to-upper range for the Bradenton area rather than the entry level. With only 11 homes active, the small pool tends to hold pricing steady. Comparing against the wider set of Bradenton homes for sale helps you judge whether a given listing is priced fairly.
What do homes cost in Waterlefe?+
Today the median list price is $570,000 across 11 active listings. Detailed per-square-foot and home-size figures aren't available for the current set, so the best read on value comes from touring the actual listings and comparing them to nearby options like Braden River East.
How is the market in Waterlefe right now?+
Inventory is thin at 11 active listings, and there were no recorded sales in the past twelve months, so pricing is being guided by current listings more than by a track record of closed deals. That makes it a market where you should be pre-approved and decisive when the right home appears.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and property-tax figures for Waterlefe aren't available in the current data, and because it's a golf-course community those costs can vary meaningfully by section and membership. Ask your agent to pull the exact HOA dues and tax line for any home you're considering before you write an offer.
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