Neighborhood · Palmetto, Florida
Waterford
Quiet Palmetto living with water views and easy Tampa access
3
Homes for sale
$439,000
Median list price
$228
Avg price / sqft
19
Median days on market
Waterford sits in the northern reach of Manatee County, a compact Palmetto neighborhood where a handful of homes back up to water and the pace stays residential rather than resort. It's the kind of place buyers land when they want space and calm but still care about a manageable drive to the city — you'll find neighbors here who chose it over busier corners of Palmetto like Trevesta or the amenity-heavy Artisan Lakes Esplanade. Downtown Tampa is roughly 42 minutes north, and Tampa International runs about 50, which keeps commuters and frequent flyers in play.
The market here is small and moves fast. With just 4 active listings and a median list price of $417,000, buyers should expect to act decisively — homes are going in a median of 12 days, and over the last year sellers collected about 98% of asking. Inventory ranges from $360,000 to $489,900, so there's room to compare, but not much of it, and two of the four current listings are waterfront.
Waterford is a community in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$360,000 – $490K price range
1,857 sqft median home
$100/mo median HOA
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Waterford
$489,900
5056 LAKEHURST COURT, PALMETTO
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,092 sqft
$439,000
5231 LANSDOWNE WAY, PALMETTO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,713 sqft
$360,000$370,000
2416 WATERFORD COURT, PALMETTO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,857 sqft
Every active listing inside the Waterford boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Waterford market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$394,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
15 days
Median time to sell
Waterford vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Waterford boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Waterford is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Waterford home
≈ $3,029/mo
$439,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$100/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
373
Median age
70
Median income
$72,768
Beyond the listings
Living in Waterford
Culture
Top 22% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Food & Drink
Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Beliefs
Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Straight answers
Waterford FAQs
Is Waterford a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, residential pocket of Palmetto with a genuine commute to Tampa — about 42 minutes to downtown and 50 to the airport. Homes are assigned to Palm View K-8, Lincoln Middle, and Palmetto High, and the small size of the neighborhood keeps it low-key rather than busy. If you prefer more amenities, nearby options like Artisan Lakes Esplanade offer a different feel.
Is Waterford expensive?+
It sits in a mid-range band for the area, with a median list price of $417,000 and active homes running $360,000 to $489,900. At an average of $229 per square foot on a median home size of 1,785 square feet, it's priced for buyers who want a solid single-family home without stretching into luxury territory — none of the current listings are above $1M.
What do homes cost in Waterford?+
Active listings carry a median list price of $417,000, and homes that actually sold over the last 12 months came in at a median of $394,000. That gap is modest, and with sellers averaging 98% of asking, buyers shouldn't count on deep discounts.
How is the market right now?+
Tight and quick. There are only 4 active listings, homes are selling in a median of 12 days, and 6 homes sold over the past year — so when the right one appears in a place like Palmetto, you'll want financing lined up and a decision ready.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $100 per month, which is on the lighter side for a Florida community. Property taxes come in around $4,417 per year at current values, so factor both into your monthly carrying cost when you compare against nearby neighborhoods like Trevesta.
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