WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB in BRADENTON

WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB
Homes for Sale in BRADENTON, FL

Community in BRADENTON · Manatee County · ZIP 34202
545 homesBuilt 2000–2012Median sale $599K
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Live Market Pulse
58/100
Market Heat
Near its long-run normal
2013 → 2026 · 76 at the 2021 peak
0 is WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 58. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$599K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 0.2% vs the prior 12 months
-0.2%
1-yr price change
n = 32 and 25 sales in the two windows
$288/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $322 in 2023
94.6%
Sale vs ask
+63%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $368K median in 2012
Tempo
47days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2021 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
32
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 16 a year
Ownership and context
72%
Owner-occupied · WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB
396 of 548 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
28%
Non-owner-occupied · WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB
incl. 3% trust or LLC-held · 15% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB
24 of 36 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
545
Homes in the community
plus 3 vacant residential lots · 548 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 2000
Community established
homes built 2000-2012, median 2002 (FL DOR 2025)
6
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 56 in 2007
2,214sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
5.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 32 of 545 homes trade a year
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($599K) is down 0.2% from the prior 12 months ($600K) and up 63% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: High (32 and 25 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $599K ($288 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 47 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 0% from the prior 12 months and up 63% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (32 closings in the current window).

WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB is a community of 545 homes in BRADENTON, Manatee County, built between 2000 and 2012 (median 2002), with a median living area of about 2,604 square feet. 72% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 36 sales each (32 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$400K$600K$800K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 0.2% year over year; up 63% since 2012.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$1M$2M2k5k8k
255 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $149 in 2012 to a $322 peak in 2023; $288 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020020122014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2021 low; 47 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
94.6% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
010203020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 36 a year; 32 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
02040602004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 56 quit in 2007; 6 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning202220242026
76 at the 2021 peak, 12 in the troughs, 58 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Manatee County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,480/mo
Manatee County typical true cost to own
$168/mo
Manatee County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Waterlefe Golf & River Club Market Scorecard

Thin data

Waterlefe Golf & River Club is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
n/a
Median list
n/a
Median sold
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Per sqft
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Days on mkt
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Housing distress & ownership in WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB, BRADENTON

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
1.67%
1 of 60 listings · short sale 1

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Schools

In short
  • Manatee County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Manatee County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB listings and can change; always confirm with Manatee County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB address.

If we were buying in WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB.

A closer look at the WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB market

At a median of $288 per square foot, WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The housing stock is 545 homes built between 2000 and 2012, and 72% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.3B- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation5.5/10
Recent Direction6.0/10
Owner Commitment7.2/10
Pricing Power6.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (6.3). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +63% since 2012; Recent Direction -0.2% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 72% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA - confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB?
The median sale price in WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB was $599K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (32 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 47 days on market (32 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 545 homes plus 3 vacant residential lots in WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB (public records).
What share of WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB is owner-occupied?
72% of WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB built?
Homes in WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB were built between 2000 and 2012, with a median year built of 2002 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB?
Cash buyers took 67% of WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (24 of 36 closings, Stellar MLS).
Have WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 63% since 2012, from $368K to $599K (Stellar MLS closed records).
What schools serve WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB?
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB is served by Manatee County Public Schools, typically Manatee County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB?
The best agent for WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB is one who actively works BRADENTON and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (18 streets, ZIP 34202/34212))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (255 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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