Broadleaf vs Firethorn
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-05.
| Metric | Broadleaf | Firethorn |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $322K | $338K |
| Price per sq ft | $227 | $186 |
| Avg days on market | 92 days | 154 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 3.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 68 | 40 |
The verdict
Firethorn carries the higher median price — about 5% above Broadleaf. Homes in Broadleaf sell faster (92 days on market vs 154). Broadleaf is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Broadleaf | Firethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Manatee County, FL | Manatee County, FL |
| City / area | Parrish | Parrish |
| ZIP | 34219 | 34219 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 14 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Broadleaf | Firethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 11 |
| Under contract | 4 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $299K to $391K | $300K to $852K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 9 | 11 |
| 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.
The homes themselves
| Broadleaf | Firethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 53 | n/a |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,980 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 201 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Broadleaf | Firethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.8% | 95.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 98% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,575 sq ft | 2,287 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
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 $322K vs $338K). Sellers get a faster sale in Broadleaf (92 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 $338,000 versus $322,000 in Broadleaf, about 5% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Broadleaf — sellers there received 99.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.0% in Firethorn.
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.