I Toured EVERY Cardel Homes Model at SeaFlower — What $700K to $1.2M Gets You

Which Cardel home at SeaFlower is actually the best fit—and what will it realistically cost after the homesite, structural options, design-center upgrades and pool? I toured every Cardel Homes model at SeaFlower in Bradenton, Florida, to compare what approximately $700K to $1.2M gets you, including the Daybreak, Bali, Palma and Coral. In this complete tour, I break down: • Base pricing versus realistic finished pricing • 50-foot versus 60-foot homesites • Front-entry versus rear-entry garages • Which layouts provide the most backyard and pool space • The Bali’s optional apartment above the garage • The Palma’s intergenerational-suite option • Structural and design-center upgrades • What is standard, what is optional and what the model homes may actually cost as shown CARDEL MODELS FEATURED: DAYBREAK 60-foot homesite with a rear-entry garage. The Daybreak starts around $729,990 before the homesite and upgrades. With a premium lot, structural and design selections, and a pool, a home similar to the model could approach approximately $1.2 million. BALI A roughly 2,200-square-foot home on a 50-foot rear-garage homesite. Its biggest differentiator is the optional full apartment above the garage, complete with a kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, walk-in closet and laundry. The ADU option may add approximately $150,000–$200,000. PALMA A roughly 2,600-square-foot front-garage home on a 60-foot homesite with a full three-car garage. This is one of the best Cardel options for buyers prioritizing a traditional backyard, large pool and covered outdoor-living space. Depending on the homesite and options, I would budget approximately $1 million–$1.2 million. CORAL A roughly 2,200-square-foot front-garage home on a 50-foot homesite. This provides a more traditional layout and one of the most approachable ways to purchase a Cardel home at SeaFlower, with a realistic finished budget potentially falling somewhere in the $700Ks depending on the lot and selections. VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:00 Cardel Homes at SeaFlower overview 01:08 Daybreak: 60-foot rear-garage model 03:35 Daybreak courtyard pool and outdoor living 04:15 Daybreak kitchen and design upgrades 05:04 Daybreak primary suite 05:58 Bali: 50-foot rear-garage model 09:31 Bali ADU pricing and private entrance 09:54 Complete apartment-above-garage tour 11:10 Palma: 60-foot front-garage model 12:14 Intergenerational-suite option 12:52 Palma kitchen and living area 14:45 Palma pool and outdoor living 15:04 Palma primary suite 16:00 Coral: 50-foot front-garage model 18:21 Coral backyard without a pool 19:03 Coral primary suite 19:30 Which Cardel series fits you best? THINKING ABOUT BUYING AT SEAFLOWER? Schedule a buyer strategy call: https://foundyourflorida.com/buyer-st... I spent seven years working directly for a national home builder—six years in new-home sales and one year in operations—and previously helped manage this community. I can help you compare builders, choose the right floor plan and homesite, understand the real option budget, negotiate the best available deal and monitor the construction process through closing. Always contact me before registering with or visiting a builder if you want buyer representation. Pricing, homesites, incentives, options and availability can change without notice. All figures discussed are estimates based on information available when the video was filmed and should be independently verified before making a purchasing decision. #SeaFlower #CardelHomes #BradentonRealEstate