Waterleaf in Riverview

Waterleaf Homes for Sale in Riverview, FL

Gated master-planned community · Riverview · ZIP 33578

A gated community with 24/7 security and included internet and cable in Riverview.

Gated, 24/7 securityInternet and cable includedResort pool and clubhouse
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a gated master plan with an HOA and a CDD, so the read is the HOA and CDD lines by parcel, what the fee includes, the home's vintage, and the specific home, not a single community number.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Waterleaf is a gated master-planned community in Riverview, in south Hillsborough County, so the read is a gated-master-plan read with a fee-inclusive twist: public sources describe a gated entrance with 24/7 security monitoring, resort amenities including a resort-style pool, a clubhouse, a fitness center, basketball courts, playgrounds, dog parks, and walking trails, and notably ultra-fast internet and cable included in the fees. The community carries an HOA, reported around a confirmed amount twice a year, plus a Community Development District assessment of roughly a confirmed amount to a confirmed amount a year by lot size, putting the combined carrying cost near a confirmed amount to a confirmed amount a month. The included internet and cable and the 24/7-secured gate are distinguishing features. Because this is a master plan, value comes down to the HOA and CDD lines for the exact parcel, what the fee includes, the home's vintage and condition, and the specific homesite. Your leverage is reading the fee stack and the home before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Waterleaf is a gated master-planned community in Riverview, Hillsborough County, in the 33578 area of south Hillsborough. Public sources describe a gated entrance with 24/7 security monitoring and an established community whose HOA was organized in 2013.

Public sources describe resort-style amenities including a resort swimming pool, a clubhouse, a state-of-the-art fitness center, basketball courts, playgrounds, dog parks, and scenic walking trails, with ultra-fast WiFi and cable included for residents. The included connectivity and the secured gate set the community apart from many Riverview peers.

The community carries both an HOA and a Community Development District. Public sources describe the HOA at about a confirmed amount due twice a year, with CDD assessments of roughly a confirmed amount to a confirmed amount a year depending on lot size, putting the combined HOA-and-CDD carrying cost near a confirmed amount to a confirmed amount a month. The two-layer fee stack, plus the included internet and cable, is central to the read, so confirm both lines and the inclusions for the exact parcel.

For buyers who want a gated, secured, amenity-rich community with internet and cable included in the Riverview corridor, Waterleaf is a credible option. The work is reading the HOA and CDD lines, what the fee includes, the home's vintage and condition, and the resale math honestly before you buy.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a gated, 24/7-secured community in Riverview
  • Anyone who values internet and cable included plus a resort pool and fitness center
  • Buyers drawn to basketball courts, playgrounds, dog parks, and trails
  • Buyers who will read the HOA and CDD lines and the fee inclusions

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want no CDD or the lowest possible carrying cost
  • Anyone wanting a non-HOA or acreage lifestyle
  • Buyers who want a short commute to downtown Tampa
  • Buyers who will not read both fee lines and what they include

How Waterleaf is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
57Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Waterleaf listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Waterleaf buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

Waterleaf sits in Riverview, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

US-301~3-6 min · Riverview corridor
I-75 (Gibsonton / Big Bend)~5-10 min · regional connector
Brandon retail~15-20 min · Westfield Brandon
St. Joseph's Hospital-South~10-15 min · Riverview medical center
Downtown Tampa~25-35 min · via I-75 or the Selmon
Tampa International Airport (TPA)~30-40 min · via the Selmon and I-275

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Waterleaf (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Waterleaf is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address)

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Waterleaf address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Waterleaf: the gated 24/7 security and included internet and cable, the HOA plus CDD fee stack, the resort amenity set, and Riverview corridor growth. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Waterleaf

Our read on what is being built around Waterleaf, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe secured gate, included connectivity, and resort amenities support demand, while the defining watch items are the HOA and CDD fee stack, the inclusions, and the home's vintage and condition.

Gated 24/7 security plus included internet anchors demand

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A gated community with 24/7 security monitoring and internet and cable included is a distinctive draw in the Riverview corridor.

HOA plus CDD shapes the carrying cost

Ongoing
NeutralMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Waterleaf carries both an HOA and a CDD, with a combined carrying cost near a confirmed amount to a confirmed amount a month; read both lines and the inclusions by parcel.

Resort amenities support family demand

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A resort pool, fitness center, courts, playgrounds, dog parks, and trails draw residents to the secured master plan.

Riverview corridor growth supports value

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Continued rooftops, retail, and healthcare near US-301 and I-75 support demand for gated homes in Riverview.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Waterleaf, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. January 2026
    Community

    Waterleaf offers gated, secured living with internet and cable included

    Public sources describe Waterleaf as a gated Riverview community with 24/7 security, a resort pool, clubhouse, and fitness center, and internet and cable included, with an HOA around a confirmed amount twice a year plus a CDD of roughly a confirmed amount to a confirmed amount a year. Why it matters: Confirm the HOA and CDD lines and the included internet and cable for the exact parcel. Source

  2. July 2025
    Policy

    Florida refines HOA and community-disclosure rules

    Florida continued to refine homeowners' association and disclosure requirements, reinforcing the importance of verifying HOA and CDD lines before purchase. Why it matters: Confirm the HOA schedule, the CDD assessment, and exactly what the fee includes before you offer. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Waterleaf, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Pull both fee lines and the inclusions. Confirm the HOA dues, the CDD assessment, and that internet and cable are included for the exact parcel.

2

Read the home's vintage and condition. Confirm the build year, roof, and systems for the specific home.

3

Read the homesite. Pond, conservation, and amenity-adjacent positions drive value within the community.

4

Confirm the gated-access and security arrangement. Verify the 24/7 monitoring and any rules for the community.

5

Cross-shop Riverview, and weigh Rivercrest for a nearby master plan.

Best Buy
An updated home on a pond or conservation homesite priced to the comps
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting the HOA plus CDD fee stack, or roof and systems on an older home
Best Lot
A pond, conservation, or amenity-adjacent homesite over a standard interior lot
Smart Timing
Confirm both fee lines, the inclusions, and the home's condition before you offer
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Waterleaf is a gated master-planned community in Riverview, Hillsborough County, in the 33578 area of south Hillsborough. Public sources describe a gated entrance with 24/7 security monitoring, a resort swimming pool, a clubhouse, a fitness center, basketball courts, playgrounds, dog parks, and walking trails, with ultra-fast internet and cable included. The community carries an HOA at about a confirmed amount twice a year plus a CDD of roughly a confirmed amount to a confirmed amount a year, a combined carrying cost near a confirmed amount to a confirmed amount a month. The defining factors in value are the HOA and CDD fee stack, what the fee includes, the home's vintage and condition, and the specific homesite.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Entry Home

Smaller or original homes, the value entry into the gated community, priced for updates.

Lowest entry
The Core Home

Mid-size homes in solid condition on standard lots, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Pond-View Home

Larger or updated homes on pond or conservation homesites, the homes that hold value best.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

The Entry Home
Smaller or original homes, the value entry into the gated community, priced for updates.
The Core Home
Mid-size homes in solid condition on standard lots, the heart of the resale market here.
The Pond-View Home
Larger or updated homes on pond or conservation homesites, the homes that hold value best.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Location within RiverviewStrong
Established communityPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Home condition and systemsVerify per home
Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Waterleaf

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The secured gate, the amenities, and the included internet sell the home. The deal is won or lost on the HOA and CDD lines, the inclusions, and the home's condition.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.5B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.3/10
Renovation Risk7.4/10
Location Efficiency7.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Waterleaf is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • The lot and the homesite are the scarce, durable asset here
  • A better-positioned lot holds value at resale
  • The homesite cannot be changed, the house can
  • Read the lot and the flood zone before the finishes
  • Condition and renovation level drive the number

In Waterleaf, the part of your money the market protects is the lot, the position, and the condition of the home. Read the lot, the homesite, and the flood zone first, then price the condition and the renovation level against it.

Waterleaf in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated, 24/7-secured community with included internet in Riverview.
Biggest advantageGated security plus internet and cable included with a resort pool and fitness center near US-301 and I-75.
Biggest riskThe HOA plus CDD fee stack and the home's vintage and condition.
Sweet spotAn updated home on a pond or conservation homesite priced to the comps.
Avoid ifYou want no CDD, acreage, or a short downtown Tampa commute.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Both an HOA and a CDD apply
  • Internet and cable included in the fee
  • Combined carrying cost ~a confirmed amount-a confirmed amount/mo
  • Gated with 24/7 security
  • Resort pool, fitness, courts, and trails

Waterleaf carries both an HOA and a Community Development District. Public sources describe the HOA at about a confirmed amount due twice a year, with CDD assessments of roughly a confirmed amount to a confirmed amount a year by lot size, putting the combined carrying cost near a confirmed amount to a confirmed amount a month. The HOA fee includes ultra-fast internet and cable. Confirm both lines and the inclusions for the exact parcel.

Public sources describe the fees including internet and cable plus access to the resort pool, clubhouse, fitness center, courts, playgrounds, dog parks, and trails, and the gated 24/7 security; confirm exactly what is included and review the reserves.

Public sources describe a gated entrance with 24/7 security monitoring, a resort-style pool, a clubhouse, a fitness center, basketball courts, playgrounds, dog parks, and scenic walking trails; there is no golf or private club.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Waterleaf, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Rivercrest, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Waterleaf Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Waterleaf is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
79
Days on mkt
6/8/41
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Waterleaf?
Waterleaf is a gated master-planned community in Riverview, Hillsborough County, in the 33578 area of south Hillsborough, near US-301 and I-75.
Is Waterleaf gated?
Yes. Public sources describe a gated entrance with 24/7 security monitoring. Confirm the current access and security arrangement with the community.
What amenities does Waterleaf have?
Public sources describe a resort-style pool, a clubhouse, a fitness center, basketball courts, playgrounds, dog parks, and scenic walking trails, with internet and cable included for residents.
Does Waterleaf have an HOA and a CDD?
Yes. Public sources describe an HOA at about a confirmed amount twice a year plus a CDD of roughly a confirmed amount to a confirmed amount a year by lot size, a combined carrying cost near a confirmed amount to a confirmed amount a month. Confirm both lines and the inclusions for the exact parcel.
Is internet and cable really included?
Public sources describe ultra-fast internet and cable included in the community fees. Confirm exactly what is included and the provider for the exact home during diligence.
What do homes cost in Waterleaf?
The right number for any specific home is its comparable-sales read by condition and homesite, not a community average. We pull the live comps for the exact home.
How far is it from Tampa?
Public sources place US-301 and I-75 minutes away, with downtown Tampa roughly twenty-five to thirty-five minutes north and Brandon retail and St. Joseph's Hospital-South nearby.
What schools serve Waterleaf?
The community is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. School assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the current zoned schools for the exact home before you buy.
What should I check before buying here?
Pull the HOA dues and the CDD assessment for the parcel, confirm the included internet and cable, read the home's vintage, condition, and homesite, and comp the home against recent comparable sales.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a gated master plan where the fee stack, inclusions, and homesite swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Who is the best real estate agent for Waterleaf?
The best agent for Waterleaf is one who actively works Riverview and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Waterleaf.
How do I find a top Riverview real estate agent who knows Waterleaf?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Waterleaf and the wider Riverview area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Waterleaf?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Waterleaf purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.
Buyers who want a gated, 24/7-secured community in RiverviewExcellent fit
Anyone who values internet and cable included plus a resort pool and fitness centerExcellent fit
Buyers drawn to basketball courts, playgrounds, dog parks, and trailsExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the HOA and CDD lines and the fee inclusionsExcellent fit
Buyers who will comp the specific home by condition and homesiteExcellent fit
Buyers who want no CDD or the lowest possible carrying costProbably not
Anyone wanting a non-HOA or acreage lifestyleProbably not
Buyers who want a short commute to downtown TampaProbably not
Buyers who will not read both fee lines and what they includeProbably not
Buyers who want golf or a private clubProbably not

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