Firethorn vs Shadow Brook
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Firethorn | Shadow Brook |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $342K | $150K |
| Price per sq ft | $186 | $137 |
| Avg days on market | 135 days | 138 days |
| Months of supply | 3.3 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 43 | 35 |
The verdict
Firethorn carries the higher median price — about 128% above Shadow Brook. Homes in Firethorn sell faster (135 days on market vs 138). Shadow Brook is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Firethorn | Shadow Brook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 7 |
| Under contract | 9 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $353K to $800K | $60K to $209K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 12 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Firethorn homes for sale · Shadow Brook homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Firethorn | Shadow Brook | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Barbara A. Harvey 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 $342K). Sellers get a faster sale in Firethorn (135 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 Firethorn more expensive than Shadow Brook?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Firethorn is $342,000 versus $150,000 in Shadow Brook, about 128% higher.
What high schools serve Firethorn and Shadow Brook?
Listings in Firethorn 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: Firethorn homes, photos & schools · Shadow Brook homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.