SeaFlower new construction homes in Bradenton, FL

    SeaFlowerby Cardel Homes, David Weekley Homes, M/I Homes & Pulte HomesNew Construction Homes in Bradenton, FL

    🏌️ Golf Cart Friendly
    WaterfrontResort-Style AmenitiesFamily-Friendly
    Bradenton, FL
    Cost Report

    Price Range

    $400K to $1.5M

    Square Footage

    1,405 to 3,777 sq ft

    Est. Monthly Fees

    $711/mo

    Old-Florida coastal village reimagined as new construction — narrow streets, front porches near the sidewalk, rear-alley garages, pocket parks, and a trail you can ride a golf cart on to a Publix. Relaxed, outdoor, pedestrian-first rather than gated-and-guarded.

    Quick answer

    SeaFlower is a new construction community in Bradenton, FL, with homes priced $400K to $1.5M, HOA $327.70/mo, CDD/MUD $4,605/yr, flood Zone AE (high risk).

    Price range
    $400K to $1.5M
    Home sizes
    1,405 to 3,777 sq ft
    HOA
    $327.70/mo
    CDD / MUD
    $4,605/yr
    Flood zone
    Zone AE (high risk)
    Builders
    Cardel Homes, David Weekley Homes, M/I Homes, Pulte Homes

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    True Monthly Cost

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    HOA Fee

    $327.70

    monthly

    CDD / Stewardship

    $4,605

    Annually

    Est. Monthly Total

    $711

    community fees

    Special Assessments

    HOA fee varies by home style and homesite as does the annual CDD

    * Fees shown are the latest amounts supplied for this listing, not a final quote. Confirm the current HOA, district assessments and billing periods with the community before buying.

    Learn more: CDD, MUD & PID fees explained · CDD vs HOA · Lot premiums

    🏖️ Coastal & Vacation Details

    Short-Term Rental Policy

    Long Term Only (6-12 Months)

    Flood Zone

    Zone AE - High Risk

    Budget ~$800 to $2,500/yr for flood insurance

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    Water Access

    🏖️ Beach: 3.2 miles

    Primary Use Case

    Full-Time Living

    Transportation

    🏌️ Golf Cart Friendly Community

    Exterior Materials

    Stucco

    The Vibe

    You wake to the smell of salt on the breeze and the soft clink of rigging from Cortez's fishing boats a few miles west. On SeaFlower's quiet streets, the morning belongs to walkers and golf carts — neighbors wave from deep front porches as you cruise the Lake Flores Trail, coffee in hand, past pocket parks still silvered with dew. By nine you're either at the beach, toes in the sand eight minutes from your driveway, or at the Village Center grabbing a Publix run without touching your car. Afternoons hum: kids spill from the trail into the playground, pickleball paddles pop at the Garden Club, and the zero-entry pool glints under a fierce Florida sun. Evenings slow down the coastal way — dinner on the porch as ibises cross the lake, a fire pit gathering under string lights, maybe a kayak slipped into Lake Flores. The air smells of jasmine and cut grass, and everything feels within reach: the island, the fishing village, your neighbors. It's not the manicured hush of a gated enclave; it's livelier, porch-lit, a little sun-weathered in spirit — an Old Florida town that happens to be brand new, still smelling of fresh paint and sawdust at its edges.

    Construction Update

    Currently in phase 1 of the buildout, phase 2 expected to be mid 2027. There will be active construction for some time.

    Pros & Cons

    An honest look at this neighborhood

    Pros

    • Genuine beach proximity — about 3.2 miles to Anna Maria Island's Gulf beaches, unmatched by most new construction at this price.
    • ADU allowed on every single-family lot (garage apartments or detached casitas) — rare county approval enabling guest space, home office, or long-term rental income.
    • Five builders and real lifestyle infrastructure — Publix-anchored Village Center, 2.5-mile golf-cart trail, and 1-Gig fiber internet included in the HOA.

    Cons

    • •Heavy carrying costs — HOA ~$300+/month plus a CDD assessment of $1,475–$4,605/year on the tax bill, with an HOA step-up coming once the Garden Club opens.
    • •A long construction horizon — a decade+ to full buildout, construction traffic now, and only one amenity campus for all of Phase One.
    • •Seasonal Cortez Road congestion can make the 3-mile beach trip slow in spring; plus tighter 42–80 ft lots than typical suburban new construction.

    Things to Consider

    Important factors to be aware of before making a decision

    • Ongoing Construction Noise
    • base prices exclude lot premiums, structural options, and design-center upgrades (buyers commonly spend 5–15%+ on options).

    Community Amenities

    • Garden Club with Plumeria Hall, Gathering Hall
    • Fitness Center with studio
    • Zero entry resort pool with lap lanes and spa
    • Pickleball court
    • Event Lawn
    • Amphitheater
    • Fire pit
    • Playground
    • 2.5 mile Lake Flores Trail (walk bike or golf cart)
    • Dog parks
    • Pocket Parts
    • SeaFlower Village Center with Publix, restuarants
    • Art of Living Director programming events and clubs

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the schools zoned for this neighborhood?

    Sea Breeze Elementary W.D. Sugg Middle, Bayshore High, IMG Academy

    Who provides internet/cable?

    Bluestream Fiber in HOA Fee

    What exactly does the HOA cover?

    $300.88/mo (single-family), $308.43 (townhome), $327.70 (villa). Covers 1-Gig fiber internet, front and rear yard landscape maintenance, parks and trails, and operation of The Garden Club; townhome/villa fees add exterior maintenance, insurance, and reserves. The clubhouse portion is abated until The Garden Club opens — expect a step up after.

    How long does the CDD last, and can I pay it off?

    The Lake Flores CDD debt portions run until the bonds mature (2054–2056) and can be prepaid; the operations portion (~$400/yr) continues indefinitely. CDD amounts depend on your phase and lot width, so always ask which phase a lot is in before comparing two homes.

    Can I build a pool or add a garage apartment?

    Yes to pools on many single-family lots. ADUs are allowed on every single-family homesite — garage apartments or detached casitas — but renting one requires one year of owner occupancy first, then leases of six months or more.

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