Market update
SeaFlower market update, September 2026: sales pace, inventory, incentives and what opens next
The first full year in numbers, what is listed right now by builder, what builders are offering, and what I am watching this fall.
Independent buyer’s guide, not the developer’s or any builder’s website. Figures are as published by the builders and developer on the dates noted and must be verified with them before you rely on them. The developer’s official website.
A monthly read on where the community stands, with numbers as published.
Sales pace
Sales opened in May 2025. The developer reported 60-plus homes by August 2025, 138-plus before the late-October grand opening, and 200-plus with 90-plus residents by March 2026. Bradenton Magazine reported 238 sold by March 30 (79 in 2026) and more than 270 by June 1. RCLCO counted 198 new-home contracts in the first half of 2026, which tied SeaFlower for 51st best-selling master-planned community in the country and 17th in Florida. For context, Lakewood Ranch posted 1,064 and Wellen Park 727 in the same period.
Lots and phases
784 of 1,063 Phase One homesites had been released by April 2026. 400 lots are finished and 384 more are under development through 2026 in Phase 1C, financed by the $20.9 million Series 2026 bonds issued in February. Phase Two is expected around 2027.
Inventory by builder
On September 3, 2026 the builders listed about three dozen quick move-in homes: M/I Homes 21 (townhomes from $399,999 and villas from $429,999, many with "was" prices), Pulte 6 ($568,895 to $756,090, completing October 2026 to January 2027), David Weekley 4 ($574,990 to $882,990, October 2026 to January 2027), Cardel 2 (Coral plans in the low $700,000s, September 2026), Issa 2 (lakefront estates at $1,567,560 and $1,720,000, early 2027). The full list is on the homes page.
Incentives
David Weekley's September 7%-off promotion excludes SeaFlower. Pulte is showing $10,000 in savings on select inventory. M/I is advertising a 4.875% FHA rate (5.644% APR) on select quick move-ins. Cardel is offering up to $20,000 toward design options. Issa has published nothing. Read the incentives post for how to work these.
Rates and resale
Freddie Mac's 30-year average ran in the mid-6% range through late summer; builder buydowns are running one to two points below that on inventory. On the MLS, roughly two dozen SeaFlower closings in the past twelve months averaged about 99% of asking, $229 per square foot and 30 days on market, all new-construction resales; most builder sales never hit the MLS.
What opens next
The Garden Club and Publix are both scheduled for fall 2026, with Village Center completion targeted for the fourth quarter. The clubhouse portion of the HOA assessment is abated until the Garden Club is substantially complete, so expect the fee to step up after opening.
Sources: seaflower.com news posts and press releases (2025–2026); Bradenton Magazine (Apr 1 and Jun 1, 2026); RCLCO via Sarasota Magazine (Jul 31, 2026); builder listings and promotions (Sep 3, 2026); BEX Realty MLS summary (Sep 2026); Lake Flores CDD agendas (2026).
Written by Trenton Miller, MBA
Buyer’s agent with LPT Realty, LLC and founder of Found Your Florida. Seven years on the builder side, including operations at David Weekley Homes, where he briefly oversaw the SeaFlower community. He now represents buyers only. More about Trenton · Book a call
Keep reading
- M/I Homes at SeaFlower: townhomes and villas from $399,999, what's included and what to watch
- Pulte Homes at SeaFlower: Scenic, Veranda, Front Porch and Distinctive series explained
- Cardel Homes at SeaFlower: all 19 plans, 50' vs 60' lots, garage suites and natural gas
- Issa Homes at SeaFlower: lakefront estate homes from $1.25 million, and what that price leaves out
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