The Cascades at Sarasota vs SeaFlower
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | The Cascades at Sarasota | SeaFlower |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $422K | $534K |
| Price per sq ft | $249 | $240 |
| Avg days on market | 11 days | 51 days |
| Months of supply | 1.5 mo | 5.2 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 32 | 58 |
The verdict
SeaFlower carries the higher median price — about 27% above The Cascades at Sarasota. Homes in The Cascades at Sarasota sell faster (11 days on market vs 51). The Cascades at Sarasota is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| The Cascades at Sarasota | SeaFlower | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Manatee County, FL | Manatee County, FL |
| City / area | Sarasota | Bradenton |
| ZIP | 34243 | 34210 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 95% of 40 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
| The Cascades at Sarasota | SeaFlower | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 25 |
| Under contract | 3 | 35 |
| Asking prices today | $439K to $539K | $400K to $1.72M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 25 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Cascades at Sarasota homes for sale · SeaFlower homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| The Cascades at Sarasota | SeaFlower | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 606 | 2 |
| Built | 2004–2013 (median 2006) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,045 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 79% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 39 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| The Cascades at Sarasota | SeaFlower | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.3% | 99.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,927 sq ft | 1,706 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
| The Cascades at Sarasota | SeaFlower | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Kinnan Elementary | Sea Breeze Elementary |
| Middle | Braden River Middle | W.D. Sugg Middle |
| High school | Southeast High | Bayshore 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 $534K). Sellers get a faster sale in The Cascades at Sarasota (11 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 SeaFlower more expensive than The Cascades at Sarasota?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in SeaFlower is $534,000 versus $422,000 in The Cascades at Sarasota, about 27% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
SeaFlower — sellers there received 99.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.3% in The Cascades at Sarasota.
What high schools serve The Cascades at Sarasota and SeaFlower?
Listings in The Cascades at Sarasota most often report Southeast High; listings in SeaFlower report Bayshore High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: The Cascades at Sarasota homes, photos & schools · SeaFlower homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.