The Cascades at Sarasota vs The Inlets at Riverdale
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-08.
| Metric | The Cascades at Sarasota | The Inlets at Riverdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $422K | $848K |
| Price per sq ft | $250 | $398 |
| Avg days on market | 82 days | 27 days |
| Months of supply | 4.0 mo | 10.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
The Inlets at Riverdale carries the higher median price — about 101% above The Cascades at Sarasota. Homes in The Inlets at Riverdale sell faster (27 days on market vs 82). The Cascades at Sarasota is the tighter market on inventory (4.0 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| The Cascades at Sarasota | The Inlets at Riverdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 10 |
| Under contract | 2 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $439K to $530K | $450K to $1.3M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Cascades at Sarasota homes for sale · The Inlets at Riverdale homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| The Cascades at Sarasota | The Inlets at Riverdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Kinnan Elementary | William H. Bashaw Elementary |
| Middle | Braden River Middle | Carlos E. Haile Middle |
| High school | Southeast High | Braden River 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, The Cascades at Sarasota is the lower entry point (median $422K vs $848K). Sellers get a faster sale in The Inlets at Riverdale (27 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 The Inlets at Riverdale more expensive than The Cascades at Sarasota?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Inlets at Riverdale is $848,000 versus $422,000 in The Cascades at Sarasota, about 101% higher.
What high schools serve The Cascades at Sarasota and The Inlets at Riverdale?
Listings in The Cascades at Sarasota most often report Southeast High; listings in The Inlets at Riverdale report Braden River High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: The Cascades at Sarasota homes, photos & schools · The Inlets at Riverdale homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.