Shadow Brook vs Tropic Isles
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-14.
| Metric | Shadow Brook | Tropic Isles |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $150K | $170K |
| Price per sq ft | $135 | $219 |
| Avg days on market | 106 days | 102 days |
| Months of supply | 2.8 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 34 | 26 |
The verdict
Tropic Isles carries the higher median price — about 13% above Shadow Brook. Homes in Tropic Isles sell faster (102 days on market vs 106).
Where each one is
| Shadow Brook | Tropic Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Manatee County, FL | Manatee County, FL |
| City / area | Palmetto | Palmetto |
| ZIP | 34221 | 34221 |
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
| Shadow Brook | Tropic Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 6 |
| Under contract | 1 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $65K to $209K | $50K to $220K |
| Property types listed | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Shadow Brook homes for sale · Tropic Isles homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Shadow Brook | Tropic Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 582 |
| Built | n/a | 1895–2023 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,144 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 119 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Shadow Brook median | Tropic Isles median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $122K (4 sales) | $235K (5 sales) |
| 2022 | $133K (23 sales) | $250K (15 sales) |
| 2023 | $155K (8 sales) | $125K (5 sales) |
| 2024 | $173K (28 sales) | $181K (15 sales) |
| 2025 | $161K (24 sales) | $175K (21 sales) |
| 2026 | $146K (22 sales) | $180K (23 sales) |
Since 2021, Shadow Brook's median sale price is +20% and Tropic Isles's is -23% — Shadow Brook has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Shadow Brook | Tropic Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.6% | 90.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,181 sq ft | 860 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 38 (cold) | 37 (cold) |
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
| Shadow Brook | Tropic Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | James Tillman Elementary | Palmetto Elementary-Mn |
| Middle | Buffalo Creek Middle | Lincoln Middle |
| High school | Palmetto 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 $170K). Sellers get a faster sale in Tropic Isles (102 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 Tropic Isles more expensive than Shadow Brook?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Tropic Isles is $170,000 versus $150,000 in Shadow Brook, about 13% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Shadow Brook or Tropic Isles?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose 20% in Shadow Brook and -23% in Tropic Isles (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Shadow Brook — sellers there received 93.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.0% in Tropic Isles.
What high schools serve Shadow Brook and Tropic Isles?
Listings in Shadow Brook most often report Palmetto High; listings in Tropic Isles report Palmetto High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Shadow Brook homes, photos & schools · Tropic Isles homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.