Bradenton Homes with Gated Community - Guard Community Features

Bradenton Homes with Gated Community - Guard Community Features

Welcome to Waterlefe, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Bradenton, Florida! This enchanting community is part of Manatee County and boasts a serene lifestyle that perfectly balances modern living with the beauty of nature. Known for its picturesque landscapes and friendly atmosphere, Waterlefe offers residents a unique blend of tranquility and convenience.

One of the standout features of this area is its exclusive gated community, where security and privacy are paramount. The community is guarded, ensuring peace of mind for all residents. As you enter through the elegant gates, you’re greeted by beautifully manicured landscapes and charming homes that reflect the essence of coastal Florida living.

Waterlefe is not just about safety; it’s about community. The neighborhood fosters a close-knit environment where neighbors become friends. Residents can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a stunning clubhouse, a sparkling pool, and scenic walking trails that wind through lush greenery. For those who appreciate an active lifestyle, the community offers access to golf courses, boating, and fishing on the nearby Manatee River.

With a rich array of dining and shopping options just a short drive away, Waterlefe residents enjoy the best of both worlds: a peaceful retreat and the vibrancy of city life. Whether you’re looking for a family home or a serene getaway, Waterlefe in Bradenton is the perfect place to call home. Discover the charm of this gated community and experience the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of!

Newest Bradenton Homes with Gated Community - Guard Community Features

$449,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ River Strand SubDv. ⋅ 34212 Zip Code
WELCOME HOME, YOU WILL ENJOY RESORT STYLE LIVING YEAR ROUND! Recently partially renovated 3 bed, 2 bathroom open floor plan home comes FULLY FURNISHED and EQUIPPED and with GOLF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED. Located is in the amazing gated golf community – RIVER STRAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB in Bradenton, Florida. This lovely home has a large kitchen and upgraded hardwood cabinets with stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom has directly access to lanai, walk-in closet and amazing bathroom with tub and walk-in shower. The home is fully air-conditioned / heated with ceiling fans throughout. The laundry room features large capacity washer and dryer and comes equipped with a utility sink to wash out your sandy clothes. The home also includes a spacious 2-car garage. River Strand Golf & Country Club is a friendly and vibrant community featuring a 27-hole golf course designed by Arthur Hills, 9 Har-Tru tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts, 2 resort-style pools, 6 satellite pools, a beautifully RENOVATED MAIN CLUBHOUSE AND TIKI BAR, a community center, and 2 fitness centers. Residents enjoy luxury gated living with 24-hour security and lawn maintenance included. The community's year-round social calendar is packed with activities, including live music, holiday celebrations, Trivia Nights, Name That Tune competitions, and fun poolside parties, creating countless opportunities to connect with neighbors and friends. Conveniently located near I-75, Costco, Target, Hobby Lobby, University Town Center, area shopping, dining, and the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, this exceptional property truly offers the best of Florida living. River Strand Golf & Country Club is more than a community—it’s a lifestyle. Welcome home. You will LOVE it here!

9019 Heritage Sound Drive, Bradenton
$485,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ River Strand SubDv. ⋅ 34212 Zip Code
Motivated Seller. This Move In Ready 3 Bedroom/2 bath POOL HOME is located on a premium lot backing up to the Sanctuary course in River Strand Golf and Country Club. The Front of the House Has A View of the Preserve. Upgrades include a Heated Salt Water Pool; 2021 A/C Replacement; WHOLE HOUSE PGT iMPACT WINDOWS AND SLIDER; 2023 Pool Cage Rescreen with 10 Year Warranty, (Phifer Tuff Screen); 2026 Epoxy Garage Floor with Transferrable Warranty; Fresh Garage Repaint with Overhead Storage; Pull Down Stairs with Additional Storage Above Ceiling; Tile and Wood Floors - No Carpet; Crown Moulding Thru-Out; HOA Payment is for a SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP Which Includes Lawn, Shrub and Irrigation Maintenance; Spectrum TV and Internet. Golf is Allowed on the Private Course Upon Availability on a Pay Per Play Basis. Additional amenities include 9 Har Tru Tennis Courts, 8 Pickleball Courts, a Sports Court, a Resort Style Pool, Hot Tub and Lazy River with Outdoor Poolside Dining, AnAdditional Resort Pool with Infinity Edge and Hot Tub, A Community Room for Gatherings, and a NEWLY REMODELED $11 MILLION DOLLAR CLUBHOUSE, RESTAURANT, BAR AND GRILL AND PATIO DINING. All Assessments Have Been Paid. Schedule your appointment today before it's GONE!

7031 Quiet Creek Drive, Bradenton
$265,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ River Strand SubDv. ⋅ 34212 Zip Code
Golf membership is included with this third-floor condominium residence in River Strand Golf and Country Club. Designed to take full advantage of the beautiful water and golf course setting, this floor plan offers views from the kitchen, breakfast nook and living room, creating a bright, open living environment filled with natural light throughout the day. The breakfast nook is surrounded by windows for 180-degree views of the fairway and water. Sliding glass doors open to the spacious screened lanai, where beautiful skyscapes create the ideal ambiance for your favorite morning beverage or evening relaxation. Hurricane-impact windows and doors are among the residence's quality construction features. The open-concept layout features a primary suite with two walk-in closets, additional storage and an en-suite bath with walk-in shower. The guest bedroom is positioned on opposite side of the residence and also features an en-suite bath. Additional highlights include an indoor laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer, elevator access, a private storage room across from the elevator for bicycles or golf clubs, and an assigned covered carport. This residence may be sold furnished, excluding the primary bedroom furniture and all lamps. Ownership includes a golf membership to the 27-hole Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course, nine Har-Tru tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, resort-style and satellite pools, heated spa, a poolside tiki bar, two fitness centers and a newly renovated clubhouse with dining and an active social calendar, all within a 24-hour gated community. With 30-day minimum rentals permitted and transferable membership, this residence is equally suited as a full-time home, seasonal retreat or investment opportunity, conveniently near Interstate 75, Lakewood Ranch, University Town Center shopping and dining, downtown Sarasota and Bradenton, and the beaches of Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island. The seller has paid all current community assessments, including the recently completed multimillion-dollar clubhouse renovation. Discover the exceptional lifestyle that accompanies ownership in River Strand Golf and Country Club.

8309 Grand Estuary Trail Unit 306, Bradenton
$1,120,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Waterlefe Golf& River Club SubDv. ⋅ 34212 Zip Code
Few homes capture the day quite like this one. The north-facing lanai frames soft morning sunrises and warm sunsets while its orientation naturally provides both sunny and shady spots simultaneously throughout the entire day. Step through the pocket sliders onto the covered lanai to a private, heated pool with an integrated cleaning system, overlooking the lake with clear sightlines to the par-three fourth green — the perfect backdrop for a quiet moment or grilling dinner for friends and family. All high-cost structural and mechanical updates are complete in this solid Waterlefe Golf & River Club residence, featuring a new roof (2024), two new HVAC systems (2025), and a new pool cage screen enclosure and pool surface - plus an expanded paver driveway. Located in a premier guard-gated community, this property offers a reliable structural foundation, allowing you to focus your attention entirely on making this house your own home. Double entry doors open into a bright, wide-set floor plan built with coffered ceilings, crown molding, window fashions framing the front of the home, and a dedicated home office alongside an independent formal dining room. The kitchen and family room layout provides an open footprint for daily living or entertaining, while the split floor plan positions the primary suite on its own side of the house with direct lanai access. Curb appeal enhanced by a side load 3-car garage with epoxy flooring and an expanded paver driveway anchor the curb appeal along with the extensive landscape lighting. Living in Waterlefe provides access to premium resort amenities, including a championship golf course along the Manatee River that has hosted eight Local US Open qualifiers, a recently remodeled golf clubhouse, and the community-owned River Club featuring waterfront dining, fitness training, and a resort-style pool located on the Southern Shores of the Manatee River, plus an optional on-site marina offering direct deep-water access to the Manatee River and Gulf of Mexico. The Waterlefe HOA includes a comprehensive Cable TV/WiFi package from Spectrum along with Social Membership to The River Club at Waterlefe. Take a look and you'll know why this is the place for you to come start living the #lefelife today!

10625 Restoration Terrace, Bradenton
$619,900
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Greyhawk Landing SubDv. ⋅ 34212 Zip Code
Behind the gates of Greyhawk Landing, this updated two-story pool home offers 2,835 square feet with four bedrooms and a spacious upstairs bonus area with its own full bath — an open, flexible space that works as a family room, office, media room, or guest retreat. The major systems are already done: a 2025 roof and a 2024 air conditioning system, plus a 2025 water heater. The main-floor primary suite features a split-bedroom layout for privacy, a spa-style bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, private water closet, and makeup vanity, plus a walk-in closet with custom built-ins and under-stair storage with pool access. The kitchen offers quartz counters, an aquarium glass window overlooking the pool, and newer appliances including a 2025 refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. Step out to a paver pool deck and a private screened pool and spa with gas heat for year-round enjoyment, with a pool pump replaced in 2025. Additional updates include fresh interior and exterior paint, exterior lighting, and a phone-app garage door opener. A Kinetico whole-house filtration and softener system stays with the home, along with a commercial Speed Queen washer and dryer. Ideally located in East Manatee County with quick access to I-75, Lakewood Ranch shopping and dining, and a short drive to the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island. Greyhawk Landing is a 24-hour guard-gated community offering two clubhouses, lagoon-style pools with a waterslide, a fitness center, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields, a fishing pier, and miles of nature trails.

235 Dahlia Court, Bradenton
$350,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Heritage Harbour SubDv. ⋅ 34212 Zip Code
Discover effortless Florida living in this beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa in the highly sought-after community of River Strand. Offering 1,525 square feet and a desirable open floor plan, this home is designed for comfort and easy entertaining. The spacious layout features a split-bedroom design for privacy, while the primary suite includes a luxurious en-suite bath with walk-in shower, garden tub and dual sinks. The versatile den provides the perfect space for a home office, reading room, or additional guest area. Step outside to the screened lanai, an ideal place to relax with your morning coffee or unwind in the evening while enjoying the Florida breeze, overlooking a gorgeous pond with lots of wildlife. The home also features updated LVP flooring in both bedrooms and den, newer HVAC, updated refrigerator and dishwasher and a classic clay tile roof. As a Social Membership property, residents enjoy access to an impressive lineup of resort-style amenities, including:• Grand clubhouse with resort-style swimming pool • On-site restaurant and Outdoor Bar & Grill • Resistance pool • Tennis and pickleball courts • Half-court basketball • Fitness center and library • Sanctuary walk-in pool • Six additional satellite pools located throughout the community. Adding even more appeal, River Strand has recently completed multi-million-dollar renovations to the clubhouse, restaurant, and outdoor bar at The Terrace, giving these spaces a fresh, bold new look and an elevated resort-style atmosphere for residents and guests to enjoy. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the 27-hole Arthur Hills–designed championship course, available with convenient pay-as-you-play access from May to October. The HOA provides exceptional value, covering lawn and sprinkler maintenance, Spectrum cable, and high-speed internet, making for truly low-maintenance living. Perfectly located near the new Bradenton Marketplace, you’ll be minutes from Costco, Hobby Lobby, Target, ALDI, dining, and shopping. With easy access to I-75, UTC, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and the stunning Gulf Coast beaches, everything you love about Florida is within reach. Don’t miss your chance to own a slice of paradise—schedule your showing today! Some photos are virtually staged.

6623 Candlestick Drive, Bradenton
$628,075
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ Regan Landing SubDv. ⋅ 34212 Zip Code
Under Construction. Welcome to the Yellowstone, this home features an owner's suite with a spacious walk-in closet, room to grow, and extra space - perfect for your expanding family. Find ample room upstairs in your massive loft, as well as all of your primary bedrooms and laundry. While downstairs lies a great sized guest bedroom or home office. The Grandeur package was selected for this home and includes porcelain tile throughout the first level, as well as quartz countertops, pendant pre-wiring, and tv mount hook ups. The Move in Ready package was selected to include all appliances (washer, dryer, and fridge) and window blinds. Suited on a preserve for ample privacy. Reagan Landing, located in Bradenton, FL, has something for everyone. Here you can live in your dream nearby world-class golf courses, pristine beaches, dining, and shopping. There are always activities within reach, either offsite or at the private community amenity center.

16407 Lilly Elanie Way, Bradenton
$675,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Regan Landing SubDv. ⋅ 34212 Zip Code
Under Construction. Welcome to the Easley, this home features an owner's suite with a spacious walk-in closet, room to grow, and extra space - perfect for your expanding family. This home has plenty of storage, with an oversized pantry and additional cabinetry on the sides of your kitchen island. Just move right in, as this quick move-in includes all appliances and window blinds. Reagan Landing, located in Bradenton, FL, has something for everyone. Here you can live in your dream nearby world-class golf courses, pristine beaches, dining, and shopping. There are always activities within reach, either offsite or at the private community amenity center.

16526 Ennis Place, Bradenton
$419,690
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Regan Landing SubDv. ⋅ 34212 Zip Code
Under Construction. Welcome to the Daylen, this home features an owner's suite with a spacious walk-in closet, room to grow, and extra space - perfect for your expanding family. The Move in Ready package was selected to include all appliances (washer, dryer, and fridge) and window blinds. Plenty of storage available with the 4ft garage extension. Enjoy your gorgeous pond view from your generously sized screened-in lanai also! Reagan Landing, located in Bradenton, FL, has something for everyone. Here you can live in your dream nearby world-class golf courses, pristine beaches, dining, and shopping. There are always activities within reach, either offsite or at the private community amenity center.

813 Balleby Trail, Bradenton
$516,985
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Regan Landing SubDv. ⋅ 34212 Zip Code
Under Construction. The Talon is a thoughtfully designed two-story home offering 2,615 square feet of versatile living space with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. This spacious layout is perfect for growing families or those who love to entertain, combining functionality with modern comfort. On the main level, you’ll find an open-concept living area that seamlessly connects the kitchen, café, and gathering room, creating an ideal space for hosting and everyday living. A secondary bedroom and full bath downstairs provide flexibility for guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office.

759 Balleby Trail, Bradenton
$759,999
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Greyhawk Landing SubDv. ⋅ 34212 Zip Code
EXCEPTIONAL TURNKEY LUXURY IN THE PRESTIGIOUS GATED COMMUNITY OF GREYHAWK LANDING! Welcome to this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence, where quality craftsmanship, timeless elegance, and pride of ownership are evident throughout. Built by the renowned Sam Rodgers Homes, this exceptional property offers an expansive, thoughtfully designed floor plan featuring a formal dining area, separate living room, and an inviting great room—creating the perfect balance of everyday comfort and sophisticated entertaining. At the heart of the home is a beautifully appointed kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, including a gas range, Bosch dishwasher, white cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and a stunning frameless bay window overlooking the spectacular outdoor living area. Designed with both style and functionality in mind, the home showcases numerous upgrades, including plantation shutters, a NEST smart thermostat, modern decorative ceiling fans throughout, multiple sliding glass doors that fill the home with natural light, a brick paved driveway, and an oversized 3-car garage. The spacious owner's suite serves as a private retreat with direct access to the lanai, dual walk-in closets, and a luxurious spa-inspired bathroom, featuring a soaking tub, dual vanities, and elegant lighting. Step outside and discover your own private Florida oasis. The expansive screened lanai is designed for year-round enjoyment and features a heated custom pool and spa, an impressive outdoor kitchen, and abundant space for dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing while enjoying the Florida lifestyle. Residents of Greyhawk Landing enjoy an exceptional selection of resort-style amenities, including two clubhouses, multiple community pools, pickleball and tennis courts, fitness facilities, sports fields, playgrounds, and scenic walking trails surrounded by beautiful mature landscaping—all with remarkably low HOA fees. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, dining, top-rated schools, and with easy access to I-75, this premier gated community offers the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and lifestyle. As an incredible bonus, with an acceptable offer, all of the nearly new, high-end furniture and seven smart TV's can convey with the sale, making this an exceptional turnkey opportunity. Simply move in and start enjoying everything this beautiful home has to offer from day one.

12709 Penguin Drive, Bradenton
$495,595
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Regan Landing SubDv. ⋅ 34212 Zip Code
Under Construction. The Mill Run provides ample storage space, an upstairs loft, and Owner's Suite with large walk-in closet. It's the perfect new construction layout. Move in Ready package was selected to include all appliances (washer, dryer, and fridge) and window blinds. Reagan Landing, located in Bradenton, FL, has something for everyone. Here you can live in your dream nearby world-class golf courses, pristine beaches, dining, and shopping. There are always activities within reach, either offsite or at the private community amenity center.

805 Balleby Trail, Bradenton
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