Waterfront Homes for Sale in Brandon, FL

This page tracks every Brandon listing whose MLS record reports waterfront (ocean, bay, Intracoastal, river, canal or lake frontage), by community, with live counts and asking prices, and the costs that come with the water.

12 waterfront homes are for sale or pending in Brandon, FL today across 11 communities. The median asking price is $475,000, from $149,900 to $1,298,900. Listings in Brandon without that feature have a median of $369,450. Most listings right now: Hickory Lakes Ph 2 (2), Alafia Preserve (1), Riverwoods Hammock (1). Updated October 24, 2026 from the MLS.

Brandon waterfront homes by community

Click a community for its full guide: prices, HOA reality, insurance posture and the homes for sale.

CommunityWaterfront HomesNew buildMedian listFrom
Hickory Lakes Ph 220$547,727$539,900
Alafia Preserve10$1,298,900$1,298,900
Riverwoods Hammock10$1,150,000$1,150,000
Alafia Estates Unit A10$525,000$525,000
Gallery Gardens 3Rd Add10$485,000$485,000
Sterling Ranch Unit 310$465,000$465,000
Bloomingdale Townes10$450,000$450,000
Brandon Traces10$345,000$345,000
The Townhomes At Kensington10$234,900$234,900
The Twnhms At Kensington Ph10$214,900$214,900
Four Winds Estates Unit 310$149,900$149,900

What waterfront ownership really costs

Waterfront homes carry costs inland homes do not: flood insurance where the parcel sits in a FEMA special flood hazard area, higher windstorm premiums closer to open water, and upkeep for seawalls, docks and lifts. Before you offer, pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific parcel, ask for the seawall’s age and any inspection reports, and get an insurance quote in hand, not an estimate. Our flood insurance calculator and wind mitigation savings calculator show what the parcel will actually cost to insure.

Questions to ask about any waterfront listing

Is the water frontage deeded or association-owned? Is there a fixed bridge between the dock and open water, and what is the clearance? What did the seller pay for flood and wind coverage last year, and with which carriers? Has the seawall or dock been permitted and inspected? What is the finished-floor elevation? A local agent who works waterfront deals will know which canals hold depth at low tide and which carriers are writing in the area.

Common questions

How many waterfront homes are for sale in Brandon?
As of October 24, 2026, 12 Brandon, FL listings whose MLS record reports waterfront are active or pending, across 11 communities. The count updates with every MLS refresh.
What do waterfront homes cost in Brandon?
The median asking price today is $475,000, with listings from $149,900 to $1,298,900. Brandon listings without that feature have a median of $369,450.
Which Brandon community has the most waterfront homes for sale?
Hickory Lakes Ph 2 has the most right now (2), followed by Alafia Preserve (1), Riverwoods Hammock (1), Alafia Estates Unit A (1).
Is a waterfront home always in a flood zone?
Not always, but most direct-frontage parcels are in a FEMA special flood hazard area, which means a lender will require flood insurance. The elevation certificate and the exact zone for the parcel decide the premium; two homes on the same canal can differ by thousands a year.

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed with every MLS pull; this page rebuilds on every ship. Community-level aggregates only: active and pending residential listings in Brandon, FL whose MLS record reports waterfront. Prices are asking prices, not values. Property features and prices only; nothing on this page describes residents. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

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