Broadleaf vs Firethorn
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Broadleaf | Firethorn |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $319K | $342K |
| Price per sq ft | $228 | $186 |
| Avg days on market | 129 days | 139 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 12.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 59 | 12 |
The verdict
Firethorn carries the higher median price — about 7% above Broadleaf. Homes in Broadleaf sell faster (129 days on market vs 139). Broadleaf is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Broadleaf | Firethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 12 |
| Under contract | 1 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $299K to $391K | $336K to $800K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 8 | 12 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Broadleaf homes for sale · Firethorn homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Broadleaf | Firethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Annie Lucy Williams Elementary | Barbara A. Harvey Elementary |
| Middle | Buffalo Creek Middle | Buffalo Creek Middle |
| High school | Parrish Community High | Parrish Community High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Broadleaf is the lower entry point (median $319K vs $342K). Sellers get a faster sale in Broadleaf (129 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Firethorn more expensive than Broadleaf?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Firethorn is $342,000 versus $319,000 in Broadleaf, about 7% higher.
What high schools serve Broadleaf and Firethorn?
Listings in Broadleaf most often report Parrish Community High; listings in Firethorn report Parrish Community High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Broadleaf homes, photos & schools · Firethorn homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.