Broadleaf vs Windwater
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-14.
| Metric | Broadleaf | Windwater |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $322K | $456K |
| Price per sq ft | $227 | $210 |
| Avg days on market | 93 days | 153 days |
| Months of supply | 1.7 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 63 | 33 |
The verdict
Windwater carries the higher median price — about 42% above Broadleaf. Homes in Broadleaf sell faster (93 days on market vs 153). Broadleaf is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Broadleaf | Windwater | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Manatee County, FL | Manatee County, FL |
| City / area | Parrish | Parrish |
| ZIP | 34219 | 34219 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 17 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 95% of 19 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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 | Windwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 10 |
| Under contract | 4 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $299K to $391K | $403K to $755K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 9 | 8 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Broadleaf homes for sale · Windwater homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Broadleaf | Windwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 53 | 498 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1999–2024 (median 2006) |
| Typical living area | 1,980 sq ft | 2,142 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 12% | 52% |
| Vacant lots | 201 | 136 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Broadleaf median | Windwater median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $378K (9 sales) | $514K (26 sales) |
| 2025 | $348K (46 sales) | $500K (32 sales) |
| 2026 | $338K (56 sales) | $447K (18 sales) |
Since 2024, Broadleaf's median sale price is -11% and Windwater's is -13% — Broadleaf has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Broadleaf | Windwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.8% | 95.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 98% | 89% |
| Typical sold home | 1,575 sq ft | 2,005 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 | Windwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Annie Lucy Williams Elementary | Annie Lucy Williams 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 $456K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Broadleaf; Windwater trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Broadleaf (93 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 Windwater more expensive than Broadleaf?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Windwater is $456,000 versus $322,000 in Broadleaf, about 42% higher.
Which has newer homes, Broadleaf or Windwater?
Broadleaf: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2006 in Windwater (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Windwater. The typical home there is 2,142 sq ft of living area, versus 1,980 sq ft in Broadleaf.
Which has appreciated more, Broadleaf or Windwater?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -11% in Broadleaf and -13% in Windwater (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 95.0% in Windwater.
What high schools serve Broadleaf and Windwater?
Listings in Broadleaf most often report Parrish Community High; listings in Windwater report Parrish Community High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Broadleaf homes, photos & schools · Windwater homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.