Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Waterlefe
Golf, river and gated living on the Manatee
10
Homes for sale
$792,500
Median list price
$322
Avg price / sqft
20
Median days on market
Waterlefe sits along the Manatee River in eastern Bradenton, a gated community built around a golf course, a river marina, and a network of preserves and waterways. It's the kind of place where mornings mean water views and quiet streets, and where nearly every home behind the gate has room to spread out — the median here runs about 2,662 square feet. Neighbors trade notes with nearby Heritage Harbour and the growing corridor toward Braden River East, while the wider stretch of Bradenton homes for sale keeps the area on buyers' radar.
Right now the market here is tight and move-oriented, with just 10 active listings and a median list price of $792,500. Homes are selling quickly — a median of 19.5 days on market — and sellers are getting about 96% of asking, so well-priced properties don't linger. Buyers should expect competition on the waterfront and pool homes, which make up the bulk of what's available.
Waterlefe is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$329,000 – $2.4M price range
2,662 sqft median home
$366/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
$585,000$593,000
711 FOGGY MORN LANE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,977 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
≈ $5,548/mo
$792,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$366/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.
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