Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Water Oak
Quiet East Bradenton living near the Braden River
1
Homes for sale
$575,000
Median list price
$280
Avg price / sqft
6
Median days on market
Water Oak sits in the eastern reach of Bradenton, a pocket of Manatee County where the pace stays neighborly and the Braden River corridor shapes daily life. It's the kind of place that draws buyers who want a settled, low-key community with easy access to nearby areas like Braden River East and Heritage Harbour. Homes here are assigned to Braden River High, Braden River Middle, and Tara Elementary, which keeps families anchored to the area.
The market is small and moves fast. Right now there's a single active listing at $575,000, and over the last year the two homes that sold went for a median of $445,500 — with sellers pulling in 100% of asking on average. With a median of just six days on market, well-priced homes don't sit, so buyers should be ready to act and keep an eye on adjacent communities like Bay Shore Gardens and Oneco when inventory is thin.
Water Oak is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$575,000 – $575K price range
2,050 sqft median home
$65/mo median HOA
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Water Oak
Every active listing inside the Water Oak boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Water Oak market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$445,500
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
6 days
Median time to sell
Water Oak vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 31.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Water Oak boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Water Oak is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Water Oak home
≈ $3,765/mo
$575,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$65/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
1,171
Median age
50
Median income
$141,636
Median home value
$487,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Water Oak
Appearance oriented
Top 1% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Emotional
Top 13% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Relationships
Top 13% in the U.S.Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Relationships
Top 13% in the U.S.My Crew
Family, and friends who are like family - that's what this population is all about. These people love celebrating and nurturing their closest relationships.
Entertainment
Top 13% 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.
Active
Top 15% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Water Oak FAQs
Is Water Oak a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, family-oriented pocket of East Bradenton assigned to Braden River High, Braden River Middle, and Tara Elementary. The neighborhood sits close to established communities like Heritage Harbour and offers a settled, low-key feel with reasonable commutes around Manatee County.
Is Water Oak expensive?+
It lands in the mid-range for the Bradenton area. The current active listing is priced at $575,000, while homes sold over the past year had a median price of $445,500 — so there's a spread depending on size and condition. At roughly $280 per square foot, pricing is competitive for the neighborhood.
What do homes cost in Water Oak?+
The single active listing is at $575,000, and the median home here runs about 2,050 square feet at around $280 per square foot. Recent sales came in lower, at a median of $445,500, which reflects the small sample of two homes sold in the past year. Comparing against nearby Braden River East can help set expectations.
How is the market in Water Oak?+
It's fast and tight. Homes sold at a median of six days on market, with sellers getting 100% of asking on average — meaning well-priced listings move almost immediately. With just one active listing, buyers need to be prepared to move quickly and often watch Bradenton more broadly for options.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here is about $65 per month, which is modest compared to many amenity-heavy Florida communities. Property taxes run around $5,515 per year at current values, so budget for both when weighing your total monthly cost.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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