Rye Crossing vs SeaFlower
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Rye Crossing | SeaFlower |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $314K | $546K |
| Price per sq ft | $199 | $263 |
| Avg days on market | 68 days | 83 days |
| Months of supply | 2.8 mo | 4.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 87 | 67 |
The verdict
SeaFlower carries the higher median price — about 74% above Rye Crossing. Homes in Rye Crossing sell faster (68 days on market vs 83). Rye Crossing is the tighter market on inventory (2.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Rye Crossing | SeaFlower | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Manatee County, FL | Manatee County, FL |
| City / area | Parrish | Bradenton |
| ZIP | 34208, 34212, 34219 | 34210 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 95% of 39 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
| Rye Crossing | SeaFlower | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 24 |
| Under contract | 8 | 32 |
| Asking prices today | $294K to $487K | $410K to $1.72M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 18 | 24 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Rye Crossing homes for sale · SeaFlower homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Rye Crossing | SeaFlower | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 105 | 2 |
| Built | 2023–2024 (median 2024) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,827 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 30% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 103 | 39 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Rye Crossing | SeaFlower | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.5% | 99.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,020 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
| Rye Crossing | SeaFlower | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Gene Witt Elementary | Sea Breeze Elementary |
| Middle | Buffalo Creek Middle | W.D. Sugg Middle |
| High school | Parrish Community 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, Rye Crossing is the lower entry point (median $314K vs $546K). Sellers get a faster sale in Rye Crossing (68 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 Rye Crossing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in SeaFlower is $546,000 versus $314,000 in Rye Crossing, about 74% 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 96.5% in Rye Crossing.
What high schools serve Rye Crossing and SeaFlower?
Listings in Rye Crossing most often report Parrish Community High; listings in SeaFlower report Bayshore High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Rye Crossing homes, photos & schools · SeaFlower homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.