Aqua is a new-construction community by Medallion Home in Bradenton, Manatee County. The community features offering single-family homes, townhomes. Contact Barrett Henry for free buyer representation and current incentive details.
Aqua at a Glance
| Price Range | $850K – |
| Status | Now Selling |
| Home Types | Single-Family HomesTownhomes |
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About Aqua
Aqua is a higher-end Medallion Home community in Bradenton that draws the kind of buyers who want the Lakewood Ranch lifestyle without the Lakewood Ranch price tag — though at $850,000 and up, you're still playing in premium territory. The vibe here is upscale and relatively quiet. You're not going to see kids on scooters clogging the streets or a packed amenity center every weekend morning. The resort-style pool, cabanas, pickleball and tennis courts, and walking trails around the lake are designed for people who actually use them — active professionals, semi-retirees, and dual-income households who want a polished neighborhood that doesn't feel like a subdivision. Medallion builds a quality product with real attention to finish detail, so the homes here have some architectural character to them rather than the cookie-cutter feel you get from the volume builders. Location-wise, Aqua sits in Manatee County, which puts you in one of the more interesting spots in the greater Tampa Bay market. You're close enough to Lakewood Ranch's dining, shopping, and medical corridor on SR-64 and University Parkway to take advantage of everything over there, but you're also a straight shot down I-75 to downtown Sarasota in about 25 to 30 minutes. Bradenton's own Anna Maria Island beaches are roughly 20 to 30 minutes west depending on where exactly you're coming from and the time of day — and that drive on SR-64 or Manatee Avenue is very doable for a regular beach run. Tampa International Airport is about 45 to 55 minutes north via I-75 and I-275. You'll want to check with the Manatee County School District directly to confirm school assignments, as zoning in this part of Bradenton can shift depending on the specific address. On the practical side, Medallion Home isn't a production builder pushing 50 closings a month, so expect a more attentive build process but also longer timelines — budget 10 to 14 months for a new build depending on the plan and where they are in the construction schedule when you contract. HOA fees haven't been publicly specified, but for a community at this price point with this amenity package, you should plan for monthly dues in a range that reflects what it actually costs to maintain a pool, fitness center, courts, and landscaping — likely $300 or more per month, possibly higher. Ask specifically whether there's a CDD in addition to HOA, as that's a common structure in Manatee County master-planned communities and it affects your total carrying costs and your tax bill. Get those numbers before you fall in love with the floor plan.
New Homes From
$850K –
Barrett's Take on Aqua
Here's my take on Aqua — Medallion Home is building something genuinely different here, and at prices starting in the $850s, they're not pretending otherwise. Medallion isn't a volume builder cranking out the same four floor plans across 40 communities. They're a semi-custom and luxury builder, which means more flexibility in the design process than you'd get from a D.R. Horton or Lennar, but also a slower, more involved build process. If you're the buyer who wants to make real decisions about your home — layout tweaks, finish selections that aren't just "upgrade package A or B" — Medallion gives you more room to do that. The trade-off is that this level of customization requires you to stay engaged throughout the process. These aren't plug-and-play homes, and buyers who go in expecting a turnkey experience without much involvement can get frustrated. The Bradenton/Manatee County market has been softening compared to the 2021–2022 peak, which means there's more negotiating room than there was two years ago — but Medallion tends to hold firmer on base price than on lot premiums or design center credits. I'd push hardest for closing cost contributions or a design center allowance rather than trying to move the sticker price. On location, Aqua sits in Manatee County, which puts you in reasonable range of several major employment corridors. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is roughly 15–20 minutes depending on where you're coming from in the community. If you're commuting north toward Tampa, you're looking at 45–60 minutes to downtown Tampa via I-75 — doable but not something to underestimate on a daily basis. US-41 gives you a more local route but adds time. The beaches are the real draw here: Anna Maria Island is close, and that proximity is part of what justifies the price point. Day-to-day, Manatee County feels less congested than Hillsborough — grocery runs, restaurants, and errands are manageable without the traffic grind you'd deal with in Wesley Chapel or New Tampa. The lagoon-style amenity setup with the resort pool, cabanas, and pickleball courts is exactly what the Bradenton luxury buyer expects right now, and Medallion delivers on that. A few things to watch before you sign anything: lot premiums on pond or lake-facing lots in communities like this can add $50,000–$100,000+ to your cost, sometimes more on premium water views, so get that number in writing early and make sure it's baked into your financing calculations. HOA details weren't published at the time this was written, so ask specifically what the monthly or quarterly dues cover, whether there's a CDD on top of that, and what the capital reserves look like — Manatee County CDD fees on newer luxury communities can run $2,000–$4,000 annually and show up on your property tax bill, not your HOA statement, which catches buyers off guard. Also factor Florida's insurance market into your budget at this price point — a home in the $850,000–$1M+ range in a coastal county is going to carry a meaningful insurance premium, and it's worth getting a quote before you're deep in the process. Get a buyer's agent who knows Medallion's contracts specifically — I'd be glad to walk you through what to look for.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
What You'll Find at Aqua
Home Types Available
Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.
Attached homes offering lower maintenance and competitive pricing — great for first-time buyers.
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Builder
Why Buyers Choose Aqua
Located in Bradenton, Manatee County — easy access to Tampa Bay employment centers, beaches, and everyday conveniences.
Built by Medallion Home, established in 1984 — a builder with a track record Tampa Bay buyers can evaluate before signing.
Community amenities include Resort-Style Pool, Fitness Center, Cabanas and 4 more — lifestyle perks that come with your HOA.
About Medallion Home
Medallion Home has been building in Florida since 1984, which means they've been at this long enough to have survived multiple market cycles — the S&L crisis, the dot-com bust, 2008, COVID. That kind of longevity in Florida homebuilding isn't an accident.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aqua
Who is the builder of Aqua?
Aqua is built by Medallion Home. Medallion Home has been building in Florida since 1984, which means they've been at this long enough to have survived multiple market cycles — the S&L crisis, the dot-com bust, 2008, COVID. Barrett Henry provides free buyer representation so you have an agent working for you, not the builder.
What amenities does Aqua offer?
Aqua amenities include Resort-Style Pool, Fitness Center, Cabanas, Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Walking Trails, Lake/Pond. HOA fees cover community maintenance and amenity access.
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Last updated: July 19, 2026
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