Waterfront Homes for Sale in Ellenton, FL
This page tracks every Ellenton 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.
27 waterfront homes are for sale or pending in Ellenton, FL today across 22 communities. The median asking price is $499,000, from $175,000 to $2,199,000. Most listings right now: Manalee (3), Tropical Harbor Sec 1 (2), Alford & Vowells (2). Updated September 8, 2026 from the MLS.
Ellenton waterfront homes by community
Click a community for its full guide: prices, HOA reality, insurance posture and the homes for sale.
| Community | Waterfront Homes | New build | Median list | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manalee | 3 | 0 | $549,000 | $495,000 |
| Tropical Harbor Sec 1 | 2 | 0 | $922,000 | $569,000 |
| Alford & Vowells | 2 | 0 | $552,500 | $460,000 |
| Covered Bridge Estates Ph 2B&3B | 2 | 0 | $414,900 | $349,900 |
| Gamble Plantation Shores | 1 | 0 | $2,199,000 | $2,199,000 |
| Highland Shores Second Unit | 1 | 0 | $799,000 | $799,000 |
| Highland Shores Third Unit | 1 | 0 | $749,900 | $749,900 |
| Oakleaf Hammock Ph Iii | 1 | 0 | $624,000 | $624,000 |
| Oakleaf Hammock Ph Iv | 1 | 0 | $600,000 | $600,000 |
| Tropical Harbor Sec 2 | 1 | 0 | $585,500 | $585,500 |
| Oakleaf Hammock | 1 | 0 | $580,000 | $580,000 |
| Oakleaf Hammock Ph Ii | 1 | 0 | $544,900 | $544,900 |
| Leffingwells Sub | 1 | 0 | $499,000 | $499,000 |
| Oakleaf Hammock Ph V | 1 | 0 | $494,900 | $494,900 |
| Oakley Place | 1 | 0 | $436,000 | $436,000 |
| Manatee Moorings Condo | 1 | 0 | $289,000 | $289,000 |
| Tidevue Estates Second Add | 1 | 0 | $269,500 | $269,500 |
| River Place | 1 | 0 | $245,000 | $245,000 |
| Tidevue De Soto Community Unit One | 1 | 0 | $199,000 | $199,000 |
| Tidevue/De Soto Community Unit One | 1 | 0 | $189,900 | $189,900 |
| Tidevue Estates | 1 | 0 | $184,900 | $184,900 |
| Ridgewood Oaks Phase Ii & Iii | 1 | 0 | $175,000 | $175,000 |
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.
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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 Ellenton, 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.