Broadleaf vs Shadow Brook
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-30.
| Metric | Broadleaf | Shadow Brook |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $319K | $150K |
| Price per sq ft | $228 | $137 |
| Avg days on market | 123 days | 153 days |
| Months of supply | 1.5 mo | 2.1 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 62 | 35 |
The verdict
Broadleaf carries the higher median price — about 113% above Shadow Brook. Homes in Broadleaf sell faster (123 days on market vs 153). Broadleaf is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Broadleaf | Shadow Brook | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Manatee County, FL | Manatee County, FL |
| City / area | Parrish | Palmetto |
| ZIP | 34219 | 34221 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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 | Shadow Brook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 6 |
| Under contract | 4 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $299K to $391K | $65K to $209K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 8 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Broadleaf homes for sale · Shadow Brook homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Broadleaf | Shadow Brook | |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Broadleaf median | Shadow Brook median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $378K (9 sales) | $173K (28 sales) |
| 2025 | $348K (46 sales) | $161K (24 sales) |
| 2026 | $338K (56 sales) | $146K (22 sales) |
Since 2024, Broadleaf's median sale price is -11% and Shadow Brook's is -15% — Broadleaf has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Broadleaf | Shadow Brook | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.8% | 93.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 98% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,575 sq ft | 1,181 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 | Shadow Brook | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Annie Lucy Williams Elementary | James Tillman Elementary |
| Middle | Buffalo Creek Middle | Buffalo Creek Middle |
| High school | Parrish Community High | Palmetto 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, Shadow Brook is the lower entry point (median $150K vs $319K). Sellers get a faster sale in Broadleaf (123 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 Broadleaf more expensive than Shadow Brook?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Broadleaf is $319,000 versus $150,000 in Shadow Brook, about 113% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Broadleaf or Shadow Brook?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -11% in Broadleaf and -15% in Shadow Brook (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
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 93.6% in Shadow Brook.
What high schools serve Broadleaf and Shadow Brook?
Listings in Broadleaf most often report Parrish Community High; listings in Shadow Brook report Palmetto High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Broadleaf homes, photos & schools · Shadow Brook homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.