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 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Shadow Brook | Tropic Isles |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $150K | $158K |
| Price per sq ft | $137 | $231 |
| Avg days on market | 138 days | 80 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 mo | 11.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 35 | 12 |
The verdict
Tropic Isles carries the higher median price — about 5% above Shadow Brook. Homes in Tropic Isles sell faster (80 days on market vs 138). Shadow Brook is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Shadow Brook | Tropic Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 11 |
| Under contract | 2 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $60K to $209K | $50K to $269K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| 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.
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 $158K). Sellers get a faster sale in Tropic Isles (80 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 $158,000 versus $150,000 in Shadow Brook, about 5% higher.
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.