Cardel Homes at SeaFlower: Plans, Prices, Lot Sizes and Incentives (Sept 2026)

From the $500s

starting price

as phrased by builder

50', 60'

lot widths

Front-load or rear (alley)-load, offered

19

floor plans

1,900–3,172 sq ft

2

quick move-ins

listed 2026-09-03

3–5

bedrooms

2–4.5 baths

Trent’s take

Cardel is SeaFlower's mid-to-upper single-family builder: base prices of $579,990–$811,990 sit above M/I and Pulte, overlap David Weekley, and land just under Issa's $1.3M+ estates. It is the builder offering rear (alley)-garage plans at both 50' and 60' widths, and its 3-car rear garages and '2.0' two-story variants are the community's larger-footprint TND product. Its standard spec bundles natural gas, whole-house impact windows, block-with-poured-cells construction and 8' interior doors, items often optional elsewhere. Most distinctive is the ADU menu: ten plans with an optional above-garage apartment plus Palma's first-floor suite, the widest garage-apartment lineup among SeaFlower's five builders.

Floor plans and base prices

Base prices as published by Cardel Homes on 2026-09-03. They exclude the lot premium, structural options and design selections. Square footage can vary by elevation and options.

Cottage Homes – 50' front garage · 50' · Starting from $579,990

Four front-garage Cottage plans on 50' homesites, three single-story (Lido, Coral, Coquina) plus the two-story Marina. Coral is a furnished model. Builder page.

Plan	Base price	Sq ft	Stories	Beds	Baths	Garage	Notes
Lido	$579,990	1,909	1 (inferred)	3–4	2	2-car front	Lowest-priced Cardel plan at SeaFlower. Option: 4th bedroom replaces den. Elevations B-Coastal, C-Farmhouse. A Lido spec at 7627 Merritt Ave plan page
Coral	$598,990	2,048	1 (inferred)	3–4	2–3	2-car front	MODEL HOME at 7636 Highgrove Ave. Options: extended lanai (+76 sq ft), bedroom 2 with bath, laundry sink. Both current quick move-ins are Co plan page
Coquina	$619,990	2,245	1 (inferred)	3–4	2–3	2-car front	Bonus room; option 'Fourth Bedroom With Bath Replaces Bonus Room'; extended lanai +58 sq ft. plan page
Marina	$709,990	2,614	2 (inferred; Upper Floor tab holds primary bedroom and laundry)	4–5	3.5–4 + 0–1 (implied by bath range) half	2-car front	Largest Cottage front-garage plan; a true two-story with primary suite upstairs. Option: 5th bedroom replaces den. plan page

Cottage Homes – 50' rear garage · 50' · Starting from $589,990

Five alley-loaded Cottage plans on 50' homesites, every one carrying Cardel's 'OPTIONAL ABOVE GARAGE APARTMENT' badge; 3-car garage available. Bali is a furnished model built with the suite. Builder page.

Plan	Base price	Sq ft	Stories	Beds	Baths	Garage	Notes
Bora	$589,990	1,900	1 + optional garage suite (inferred)	3–4	2–3	2-car rear (alley); 3-car option	Smallest Cardel plan. Badge 'OPTIONAL ABOVE GARAGE APARTMENT'; plan page shows 'Optional Upper Garage Suite' with no squ plan page
Westerly	$604,990	2,014	1 + optional garage suite (inferred)	4–5	2–4	2-car rear (alley); 3-car option	'Opt. Upper Garage Suite +800 SQFT'; 3-car garage option. plan page
Bali	$609,990	2,241	1 + optional garage suite (inferred)	3–4	3–4	2-car rear (alley); 3-car option (model built with 3-car)	MODEL HOME at 4525 Flower Fields Trail, built with the suite (3,041 sq ft as built). 'Optional Upper Garage Suite +800 SQFT'. Bali plan page
Sea Breeze	$649,990	2,450	2 + optional garage suite (inferred; Upper Floor tab lists primary bedroom and laundry)	4–5	3–4	2-car rear (alley); '3-Car Garage +220 SQFT' option	'Optional Upper Garage Suite' (no square-footage figure shown). plan page
Tradewind	$659,990	2,555	2 + optional garage suite (inferred, weaker: Upper Floor tab shows only a staircase railing and the garage suite; confirm with sales)	4–5	3–4	2-car rear (alley); '3-Car Garage +220 SQFT' option	Prep kitchen and pantry option; 'Optional Upper Garage Suite' (no square-footage figure shown). plan page

Classic Homes – 60' front garage · 60' · Starting from $667,990

Six front-garage Classic plans on 60' homesites: four single-story (Seaside, Cove, Palma, Harbor) and two '2.0' two-story variants (Cove 2.0, Seaside 2.0). Palma is a furnished model with an optional first-floor suite. Builder page.

Plan	Base price	Sq ft	Stories	Beds	Baths	Garage	Notes
Seaside	$667,990	2,400	1 (inferred)	3–4	3	2-car front	Prep kitchen, dry bar and 4th-bedroom options; 16080 patio slider option. plan page
Cove	$681,990	2,325	1 (inferred)	3	3	2-car front	Bonus room with dry-bar option; Coastal front-porch / Farmhouse garage layouts. plan page
Palma	$691,990	2,606	1 (inferred)	4–5	3–4	2-car front (model built with 3-car garage)	MODEL HOME at 7644 Highgrove Ave. Badge 'OPTIONAL FIRST-FLOOR APARTMENT' ('Optional Suite' with its own entrance). Won B plan page
Harbor	$716,990	2,840	1 (inferred)	4	4	2-car front	Largest single-story Classic; prep kitchen, wet bar, bonus room. plan page
Cove 2.0	$791,990	3,160	2 (inferred; Upper Floor tab shows 'Railing' and '5 Foot Island')	4	4	2-car front	Plan list shows the 'OPTIONAL ABOVE GARAGE APARTMENT' badge, but the plan page lists no garage-suite option; the upper level may i plan page
Seaside 2.0	$791,990	3,172	2 (inferred; Upper Floor tab holds a bonus room)	4–5	4	2-car front	Largest Cardel plan by square footage. Coastal porch +178 sq ft / Farmhouse porch +182 sq ft options. plan page

Classic Homes – 60' rear garage · 60' · Starting from $726,990

Four alley-loaded Classic plans on 60' homesites, all with an optional '+800 SQFT' garage suite; Cardel's top-priced product at SeaFlower, just under Issa. Daybreak is the furnished model and sales center. Builder page.

Plan	Base price	Sq ft	Stories	Beds	Baths	Garage	Notes
Crescent	$726,990	2,454	1 + optional garage suite (inferred)	3–4	2.5–3.5 + 1 (implied by bath range) half	2-car rear (alley); 3-car option	'Garage Suite +800 SQFT'; pool bath; prep kitchen and pantry; 11' great-room ceiling option. plan page
Daybreak	$736,990	2,792	1 + optional garage suite (inferred)	3–4	2.5–3.5 + 1 (implied by bath range) half	2-car rear (alley); 3-car option; Parade listing describes a detached rear garage	MODEL HOME and sales center at 4521 Flower Fields Trail. 'Garage Suite +800 SQFT'; pool bath. 2026 Parade of Homes entry (Map ID 4 plan page
Eventide	$807,990	3,055	2 + optional garage suite (inferred; Upper Floor tab lists railing, wet bar and garage suite)	4–5	3.5–4.5 + 1 (implied by bath range) half	2-car rear (alley); 3-car option	Upper-floor railing and wet-bar options; 'Optional Garage Suite +800 SQFT'. plan page
Sunrise	$811,990	3,122	2 + optional garage suite (inferred, weaker: Upper Floor tab shows only an optional railing and the garage suite; confirm with sales)	4–5	2.5–3.5 + 1 (implied by bath range) half	2-car rear (alley); '3-Car Garage with Stairs' option	Highest base price of any Cardel plan at SeaFlower. 'Optional Garage Suite +800 SQFT'. plan page

Quick move-in homes

Plan	Address	Price	Sq ft	Beds / baths	Status
Coral (Craftsman elevation)	7612 Merritt Ave, Bradenton, FL 34210 (Lot 823, Block 1)	$723,781	2,048	3 / 3	Estimated completion September 2026	listing
Coral (Craftsman elevation)	7615 Merritt Ave, Bradenton, FL 34210 (Lot 840, Block 1)	$739,481	2,048	3 / 3	Estimated completion September 2026	listing

As listed by Cardel Homes on 2026-09-03. Inventory and pricing change weekly; I keep a current list, ask for it.

Model homes and sales office

4521 Flower Fields Trail (Daybreak model), Bradenton, FL 34210

Mon–Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 12pm–6pm (site noted 'Open 10am-3pm on Labor Day' as of 2026-09-03)

On-site consultants as published: Nichole Zych ([email protected]), Jennifer Cassidy ([email protected])

Coral (Cottage Homes – 50' front garage) · 7636 Highgrove Ave, Bradenton, FL 34210 · opened 2025 (open by the Aug 18, 2025 seaflower.com announcement; exact date unverified) · 2,048 sq ft
Palma (Classic Homes – 60' front garage) · 7644 Highgrove Ave, Bradenton, FL 34210 · opened 2025 (open by the Aug 18, 2025 seaflower.com announcement; exact date unverified) · 2,606 sq ft
Daybreak (Classic Homes – 60' rear garage) · 4521 Flower Fields Trail, Bradenton, FL 34210 · opened 2025 (sales center 'officially opened' per the Aug 18, 2025 seaflower.com post) · 2,792 sq ft
Bali (Cottage Homes – 50' rear garage) · 4525 Flower Fields Trail, Bradenton, FL 34210 · opened 2025 (open by the Aug 18, 2025 seaflower.com announcement; exact date unverified) · 3,041 as built (2,241 base plan plus above-garage suite) sq ft

Incentives and promotions

Active Up to $25K in flex dollars (as of 2026-09-03)
SeaFlower quick move-in page banner: 'FOR A LIMITED TIME, RECEIVE UP TO $25K IN FLEX DOLLARS TO USE TOWARDS CLOSING COSTS, OR A PRICE REDUCTION.' Terms and conditions apply; cannot be combined with any other promotion unless explicitly stated; subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Whether it applies to to-be-built contracts or only the two Coral inventory homes is not stated. source
Active Up to $20K toward design options (as of 2026-09-03)
Cardel's SeaFlower community page carries a separate banner: 'Get up to $20K Towards Design Options. For a limited time. Subject to change.' No expiration or fine print shown; ask the sales office which offer applies to to-be-built vs. inventory. source
Active Florida promos page: 'Contact a New Home Consultant For Details' (as of 2026-09-03)
Cardel's Florida promotions page lists SeaFlower only as 'Contact a New Home Consultant For Details', expiring September 30, 2026, while other Cardel Florida communities show $35K–$45K design-option packages plus free gourmet kitchens. source
Excluded Rate buydown (not offered at SeaFlower) (as of 2026-09-03)
Fine print: 'Rate buydown offer is applicable on inventory homes located in Coasterra, North River Ranch, Waterset, Fieldstone and Prairie Oaks. Must use a Cardel Homes preferred lender to receive the rate buydown promotion.' SeaFlower is not on the list. source

Fees as quoted by the builder

Item	As quoted
HOA (as quoted by builder)	$300.88/month for single-family per the Dec 8, 2025 '2026 SeaFlower HOA and CDD Information Sheet' (community-level; Cardel publishes no figure). Cardel states 'Full yard landscape maintenance and internet are included in the HOA.' Covers common areas, parks, trails and landscaping, 1 Gig fiber internet to each home, front and rear yard landscape maintenance, and The Garden Club clubhouse (clubhouse assessment abated until construction is substantially complete). Line items: Common Area Operating $62.90 + Single Family Landscaping $151.67 + Clubhouse $46.31 + Internet $40.00. Billed monthly through ICON Management Services Florida. Townhome $308.43; Villa $327.70.
CDD (as quoted by builder)	Lake Flores Community Development District (est. Jan 11, 2022; manager Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, 877-276-0889). FY2026 adopted total annual assessment per unit (O&M + debt service): Phase 1B1 SF 50' $4,108.34 / SF 60' $4,849.55 (or $2,014.81 / $2,337.31 where the Series 2023A-2 portion was prepaid); Phase 1B2 SF 50' $3,905.03 / SF 60' $4,611.21; Phase 1C $29.00 (no bonds yet). FY2027 proposed: Phase 1B1 SF 50' $2,011.00 / SF 60' $2,333.50; Phase 1B2 SF 50' $2,279.75 / SF 60' $2,656.01; Phase 1C (Series 2026 bonds) SF 50' $3,899.09 / SF 60' $4,604.78. O&M portion roughly $370–$402/yr. Which phase/bond series covers Cardel's Merritt Ave, Highgrove Ave and Flower Fields Trail lots is unverified.
Tax rate (as quoted)	unverified

Cardel does not publish HOA or CDD dollar figures; all fee numbers are community-level. HOA capital contribution / working-capital fee at closing not listed on the Dec 2025 sheet (unverified). The HOA budget is described as 'conceptual and subject to further refinements', reflects full Phase 1 build-out, and the HOA has not elected statutory reserves. The FY2027 CDD budget was proposed but not yet posted as adopted as of 2026-09-03; the Phase 1B1 drop from FY2026 reflects a partial release of Series 2023A-2 assessments. Full HOA and CDD tables by phase and lot are on the costs and fees page.

Warranty, lender, design center and construction

Program	Details
Warranty	'2 year systems and 10 year limited warranty' per the plan specification sheets. A 1-year workmanship term appeared only in search snippets and is unverified.
Energy / construction	R-38 fiberglass ceiling insulation; R-4.2 Alfoil block insulation; high-efficiency HVAC with programmable thermostat; insulated ductwork; energy-efficient natural-gas tankless water heater; LED lighting; PEX supply lines; whole-house impact-resistant windows. No HERS score or energy certification is stated.
Structure	Masonry block wall construction with engineered poured concrete cells and steel reinforcement; structurally engineered roof trusses secured with high-strength galvanized-steel hurricane straps; stucco with raised batten details on the front; fully-sealed vapor barrier under a reinforced concrete slab; termite treatment; whole-house impact-resistant windows; 8' fiberglass entry door; raised 8' interior doors; 8' garage doors with openers and floor coating.
ADU / casita option	Cardel has the deepest garage-apartment menu at SeaFlower. The plan list flags 'OPTIONAL ABOVE GARAGE APARTMENT' on ten plans: Bora, Westerly, Bali, Sea Breeze, Tradewind, Cove 2.0, Crescent, Daybreak, Eventide and Sunrise. A '+800 SQFT' figure is shown on Westerly, Bali, Crescent, Daybreak, Eventide and Sunrise; Bora, Sea Breeze and Tradewind show 'Optional Upper Garage Suite' with no square-footage figure; Cove 2.0's own plan page lists no garage-suite option. Palma (60' front garage) instead offers an 'OPTIONAL FIRST-FLOOR APARTMENT' suite with its own entrance (built in the model with living room and kitchenette). The Bali model is built with a one-bedroom suite above its three-car garage. SeaFlower received ADU ('granny flat') zoning in 2015; developer rules require the owner to live in the primary residence for one year before renting the ADU, with a six-month minimum lease.
Design center	Cardel Design Center, 3160 South Falkenburg Road, Riverview, FL 33578: 2,400 sq ft boutique-style showroom, by appointment only, 813-612-8001. The visit 'generally happens within approximately three weeks' of purchase; homeowners typically spend '10-20% of the base price of the home' on selections; no structural changes after contract; all flooring, countertops and cabinets must be purchased and installed through Cardel.
Affiliated lender	Hancock Whitney, named in Cardel's Florida FAQ as 'a preferred lender of Cardel Homes Florida'; construction loans accepted through them; cash buyers follow a draw schedule. No preferred title company requirement was found. Any Cardel rate-buydown promo requires a Cardel preferred lender, but that promo is not offered at SeaFlower.
Build timeline	'It can take between 9-14 months' from signed agreement, depending on community (Cardel Florida FAQ). Reserve a homesite with a $5,000 lot deposit, mortgage pre-approval and driver's license(s).

What stands out

Natural gas standard: 30" gas range and tankless gas water heater
Whole-house impact-resistant windows
Concrete block with poured, steel-reinforced cells and hurricane-strapped trusses
Optional above-garage apartment (+800 sq ft where shown) on rear-garage plans
Front- or alley-load garages at both 50' and 60' widths; 3-car option on rear plans
42" Level 3 maple cabinets, Whirlpool stainless appliances, Moen Brantford faucets
Raised 8' interior doors, Cat 6 wiring, 200-amp service
Craftsman, Coastal and Transitional Farmhouse elevations; pool-ready homesites

Watch-outs

Three different incentive statements appear on Cardel's own pages ($25K flex dollars on the QMI page, $20K toward design options on the community page, 'contact a consultant' on the promos page); the $25K expires Sept 30, 2026 and cannot be combined, and the rate buydown is explicitly not offered at SeaFlower. Pin down in writing which applies to a to-be-built contract.
Base prices exclude lot premiums, options and design-center selections; Cardel says buyers typically spend 10–20% of base on selections, and the two Coral specs are priced roughly $125K–$140K above the $598,990 Coral base.
Cardel never labels plans as one- or two-story; story counts here are inferred from floor-plan tabs, and Tradewind, Sunrise and Cove 2.0 are the least certain. Cove 2.0 carries the garage-apartment badge on the list page but no suite option on its plan page.
Annual CDD assessments for 50'/60' lots range from about $2,011 to $4,850 depending on phase and bond series, and which Lake Flores CDD phase covers Cardel's streets is unverified; ask for the exact lot's assessment before contract.
The ADU is not a short-term rental play: developer rules require one year of owner-occupancy before renting and a six-month minimum lease, and Bora, Sea Breeze and Tradewind publish no square footage for their optional suite.

Schools as listed by the builder

Not listed on the builder's page. See the location guide for zoned schools.

Builders disagree on the middle school. Confirm the assigned zone for a specific address with the Manatee County School District locator before you rely on it. IMG Academy is adjacent to the community.

News and awards

No SeaFlower-specific Cardel homeowner reviews were found (closings began less than a year ago). BBB (Cardel Homes, Riverview FL): A+ rating, not BBB-accredited, file opened 2005; one complaint in the last three years (Nov 2024, ceiling drywall crack repair dispute; Cardel answered, customer rejected) and one 1-star customer review (Nov 2024, critical of sales staff). Cardel's own testimonials page carries Waterset and Worthington praise but nothing from SeaFlower. Zillow, NewHomeSource and Yelp blocked automated access.

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Sources and verification

Cardel Homes — SeaFlower community page (2026-09-03)
Cardel Homes — SeaFlower floor plans (four sub-series, 19 plans, base prices) (2026-09-03)
Cardel Homes — Coral specifications (included features, warranty) (2026-09-03)
Cardel Homes — Daybreak specifications (2026-09-03)
Cardel Homes — SeaFlower quick move-ins (promo banner and fine print) (2026-09-03)
Cardel Homes — SeaFlower model homes (2026-09-03)
Cardel Homes — SeaFlower contact / hours (2026-09-03)
Cardel Homes — Florida promotions (2026-09-03)
Cardel Homes — Florida FAQ (deposit, build time, design center, lender) (2026-09-03)
Cardel Homes — Florida Design Center (2026-09-03)
Cardel Homes — Florida realtor program (2026-09-03)
seaflower.com — Cardel Homes Brings Coastal Charm and Modern Comfort to SeaFlower (2025-08-18)
seaflower.com — Meet the Builders (price tiers by builder) (2026-03-10)
seaflower.com — Why Buyers Chose SeaFlower (Cardel buyer stories) (2026-06-01)
WUSF — Granny flats at SeaFlower (ADU zoning and rental rules) (2026-02-05)
2026 SeaFlower HOA and CDD Information Sheet (FlippingBook, hosted by David Weekley) (2025-12-08)
Lake Flores CDD — FY2026 adopted budget (assessment summary p.11) (2026-09-03)
Lake Flores CDD — FY2027 proposed budget (assessment summary p.14) (2026-09-03)
Parade of Homes 2026 — winners (Palma Best Kitchen, SFH12) (2026-09-03)
Parade of Homes 2026 — Cardel Daybreak at SeaFlower (2026-09-03)

Checked September 3, 2026. Builder pages change often; dates show when each source was read.

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