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Aqua in Bradenton

Aqua is a gated Medallion Home community in west Bradenton near Sarasota Bay, built around a private 4-acre lagoon with a sandy beach, offering single-family homes and townhomes.

At a glance

Aqua at a glance

A gated Medallion Home community in west Bradenton built around a private 4-acre swimmable lagoon with a sandy beach, minutes from IMG Academy, Cortez Fishing Village, and the Anna Maria Island beaches.

Airport
SRQ, 18 min
Builders
Medallion Home
Lifestyle
Gated, New construction

Getting there

  • Bradenton Beach14 min6 miNearest beach
  • Downtown Sarasota21 min10 mi
  • SRQ airport15 min6 mi
  • Tampa airport (TPA)75 min51 mi
  • Downtown Tampa73 min54 mi
  • Downtown St. Pete50 min34 mi

Drive times by road, OSRM, checked October 7, 2026.

The area

Living in Aqua

Overview of Aqua

Newest listings
$1,265,000 to $1,899,000 (September 2026)
Home types
Single-family (2 to 4 bedrooms) and two-story townhomes
Gated
Yes, controlled resident and guest access
HOA
Yes, plus a CDD; confirm current dues with the association
CDD
Aqua One CDD, $2,209 to $4,252 a year by lot type (FY 2027)
Built
2021 onward, Medallion Home still selling (2026)
Beach
Coquina Beach, 17 min

About Aqua

  • Private 4-acre lagoon with a sandy beach for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and beach volleyball
  • IMG Academy Golf Club, a public 18-hole course, 4 minutes away
  • G.T. Bray Park: 140 acres with pools, tennis, pickleball, a dog park, and walking trails
  • Cortez Fishing Village and the Florida Maritime Museum about 11 minutes west
  • Pittsburgh Pirates spring training at historic LECOM Park, built in 1923
  • Village of the Arts Art Walks the first full weekend of each month

Aqua homes were built beginning in 2021, so resales here are recent construction. The community has both an HOA and a CDD assessment, so include both in your monthly budget and confirm current amounts with the association before you make an offer. Medallion Home is still selling new homes and townhomes here, and most builders ask that you register your agent on your first visit. Contact Janelle Mertins for current Aqua listings, builder inventory, or a private tour.

Who is building in Aqua

Most builders ask you to register your own agent on your first visit to the sales center. Plan the visit with Janelle first so she can represent you from the start.

Thinking about a move to Aqua? Janelle can tell you which neighborhoods fit the way you live. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Schools near Aqua

Assigned schools depend on the address; confirm with the school district. Florida school grades from the Department of Education (opens in a new tab)

Comparing school zones in Aqua? Janelle can match them to the homes for sale. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Restaurants near Aqua

Want to live near the best of Aqua? Janelle knows which streets put it at your door. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Things to do near Aqua

Curious what life in Aqua is like week to week? Janelle can tell you, and introduce you to it. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Parks and outdoors near Aqua

Looking for a home close to the parks and water in Aqua? Ask Janelle where to look. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Shopping near Aqua

Want everyday errands close by in Aqua? Janelle can point you to the right neighborhoods. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Health care near Aqua

Need to be near care in Aqua? Janelle can keep that in mind when she picks homes to show you. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Getting around near Aqua

Commuting from Aqua? Janelle can tell you what the drive is like from each neighborhood. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Aqua homes for sale: the market in September 2026

On September 25, 2026, 5 homes were listed for sale in Aqua (5 single-family homes). They ranged from $1,265,000 to $1,899,000, with a median list price of $1,699,000, about $497 per square foot. 1 was already pending or under contract.

Wondering what homes in Aqua are really selling for? Janelle will tell you straight. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

What to know before you buy in Aqua

  • What the HOA and any CDD fees are, what they cover, and whether a transfer fee applies at closing
  • Call or text Janelle before you visit a model home or register on a builder's website, so she can represent you
  • Rental and lease rules, if you may rent the home out
  • Drive times at the hours you would really travel, to work, to SRQ, and to the beaches

Buying in Aqua? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Aqua FAQ

Is Aqua gated?

Yes. Aqua is a gated community with controlled resident and guest access.

Who is building new homes in Aqua?

Medallion Home builds single-family homes and townhomes at Aqua. Most builders ask that you register your agent on your first visit, so bring your agent to the sales center.

Is Aqua on the water?

Aqua sits near Sarasota Bay, and its main water feature is a private 4-acre lagoon with a sandy beach for swimming and paddling. For boating, several marinas are within about five to seven miles.

Have a question about Aqua that is not answered here? Ask Janelle. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

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Climate

Weather, month by month

Average high and low in °F, and rain in inches, for each month.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

  1. Janhigh 72.5°low 52.3°2.8 in
  2. Febhigh 74.9°low 54.6°1.9 in
  3. Marhigh 78.2°low 58.1°2.9 in
  4. Aprhigh 82.5°low 62.7°2.5 in
  5. Mayhigh 87.5°low 68.2°2.6 in
  6. Junhigh 90.0°low 73.6°7.1 in
  7. Julhigh 91.1°low 75.2°7.4 in
  8. Aughigh 91.5°low 75.3°9.1 in
  9. Sephigh 90.2°low 74.1°6.0 in
  10. Octhigh 86.3°low 68.3°2.8 in
  11. Novhigh 80.0°low 60.1°1.8 in
  12. Dechigh 75.2°low 55.2°2.3 in

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (NOAA National Hurricane Center, https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/); June through September is the rainy season, with most afternoons bringing a short thunderstorm.

NOAA climate normals, 1991 to 2020, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals), as reproduced in the Sarasota, Florida climate table (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarasota,_Florida); read 2026-10-04.

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New construction

New construction in Aqua

Call or text Janelle before you visit a model home or register on a builder's website. The builder pays her fee, so having her on your side does not change the price, and most builders accept your own agent only when the agent registers you on your first visit or first contact.

Builders here

  • Medallion Home

Builders change prices and release homesites often, so ask Janelle for today's.

For sale now

Aqua homes for sale

Janelle can send you new Aqua listings as soon as they list, often before they reach the big portals. Ask Janelle

Market

Market now

Ask Janelle for this week's homes for sale and recent sales in Aqua.

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  • Janelle is fantastic. We recently were able to sell our home in one week at 1% over asking price. I believe that the professional photos and staging coupled with Janelle helping us price competitively led to this success. We closed in one month and are so very grateful for Janelle and her help with the sale of our property.

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  • I highly recommend Janelle Mertins She is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. She is also very responsive and even made herself available after hours when needed. After working with several agents in the Sarasota area, Janelle truly stood out. Her professionalism and dedication made all the difference.

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  • Janelle did a great job selling our house. We have worked with 4 realtors over the past 19 years in FL, and she was by far the best. She is very knowledgeable about the real estate market, and was great at communicating with us throughout the sales process. Her responses to our emails and texts were very detailed and timely. She was also very proactive with recommendations on how to get our house ready for sale, and she went above and beyond to make sure our house was sparkling clean and staged appropriately to make sure our house stood out compared to others. The video she created for our...

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