Broadleaf vs Solera at Lakewood Ranch
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 | Solera at Lakewood Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $319K | $481K |
| Price per sq ft | $228 | $177 |
| Avg days on market | 129 days | 74 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 9.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 59 | 12 |
The verdict
Solera at Lakewood Ranch carries the higher median price — about 51% above Broadleaf. Homes in Solera at Lakewood Ranch sell faster (74 days on market vs 129). Broadleaf is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Broadleaf | Solera at Lakewood Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 9 |
| Under contract | 4 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $299K to $391K | $415K to $579K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 8 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Broadleaf homes for sale · Solera at Lakewood Ranch homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Broadleaf | Solera at Lakewood Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Annie Lucy Williams Elementary | Gullett Elementary |
| Middle | Buffalo Creek Middle | Dr Mona Jain Middle |
| High school | Parrish Community High | Lakewood Ranch 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 $481K). Sellers get a faster sale in Solera at Lakewood Ranch (74 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 Solera at Lakewood Ranch more expensive than Broadleaf?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Solera at Lakewood Ranch is $481,000 versus $319,000 in Broadleaf, about 51% higher.
What high schools serve Broadleaf and Solera at Lakewood Ranch?
Listings in Broadleaf most often report Parrish Community High; listings in Solera at Lakewood Ranch report Lakewood Ranch High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Broadleaf homes, photos & schools · Solera at Lakewood Ranch homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.