Neighborhood · Parrish, Florida
River Wilderness
Gated golf-course living along the Manatee River
25
Homes for sale
$769,900
Median list price
$377
Avg price / sqft
32
Median days on market
River Wilderness sits in Parrish where the Manatee River bends through mature oaks and fairways, a gated community built around outdoor space and low-key privacy. Nearly every home here is behind a gate — 19 of 21 active listings — and pools are the rule rather than the exception, with 14 on the market and six properties sitting on the water. If you're comparing it with nearby Parrish homes for sale, this pocket reads quieter and more established than the newer subdivisions like Twin Rivers or Cross Creek.
For a buyer today, the market is steady but not frantic. There are 21 active listings with a median list price of $845,000, homes are moving in about 48 days, and 45 sold over the past year at a median of $720,000 — with sellers collecting 96% of asking on average. That gap between list and sold price tells you there's room to negotiate, and the eight listings above $1M mean the high end is well represented if you're stretching for waterfront or acreage. Check the live map to see what's moving now.
River Wilderness is a community in Parrish, Florida.
Quick facts
$350,000 – $3.4M price range
2,773 sqft median home
$389/mo median HOA
$3,500/mo median rent
44 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in River Wilderness
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$1,900,000
1707 RIO VISTA TERRACE, PARRISH
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,373 sqft
$1,150,000
2309 LITTLE COUNTRY ROAD, PARRISH
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,484 sqft
$800,000
2941 WILDERNESS BOULEVARD E, PARRISH
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,985 sqft
$599,900
3721 WILDERNESS BOULEVARD W, PARRISH
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,559 sqft
$420,000
3432 BROOKRIDGE LANE, PARRISH
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,167 sqft
$409,900
3714 WILD BLOSSOM PLACE, PARRISH
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,753 sqft
$350,000
2426 WILDERNESS BOULEVARD W, PARRISH
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,428 sqft
$699,999
2400 LITTLE COUNTRY ROAD, PARRISH
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,773 sqft
$630,000$650,000
2700 LITTLE COUNTRY ROAD, PARRISH
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,916 sqft
$389,000
3428 BROOKRIDGE LANE, PARRISH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,655 sqft
$3,095,000
1622 CHANNELSIDE PLACE, PARRISH
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,692 sqft
$845,000
3649 WILDERNESS BOULEVARD W, PARRISH
3 bd · 4 ba · 2,510 sqft
Every active listing inside the River Wilderness boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The River Wilderness market
44
Sold, last 12 months
$732,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
56 days
Median time to sell
River Wilderness vs Parrish
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 61.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the River Wilderness boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools River Wilderness is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median River Wilderness home
≈ $5,191/mo
$769,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$389/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,954
Median age
61
Median income
$103,085
Median home value
$537,200
Beyond the listings
Living in River Wilderness
Culture
Top 5% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Lifestyles
Top 19% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Beliefs
Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Straight answers
River Wilderness FAQs
Is River Wilderness a good place to live?+
It's a gated, river-adjacent community with a strong outdoor lean — 14 of 21 active homes have pools and six sit on the water. Families often factor in the school assignments, which include Buffalo Creek Middle School and Parrish Community High. It suits buyers who want space and privacy over walkable-downtown convenience.
Is River Wilderness expensive?+
It sits at the upper end of the Parrish market, with a median list price of $845,000 and eight of 21 active listings priced above $1M. That said, the range runs from $409,900 up to $3,395,000, so there's a genuine entry point below the median for buyers willing to trade size or water frontage.
What do homes cost in River Wilderness?+
Active listings run from $409,900 to $3,395,000, with a median list of $845,000 and an average of $391 per square foot on a median home size of 2,981 square feet. Over the past year, 45 homes actually sold at a median of $720,000, which is the more grounded number for what buyers are paying. It's a step up in price from newer nearby options like Manatee River Farms.
How is the market in River Wilderness right now?+
It's balanced and steady — 21 homes are active, they're taking a median of 48 days to sell, and sellers are collecting 96% of asking on average. That roughly 4% gap between list and sold price gives a prepared buyer real room to negotiate rather than compete in a bidding war.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $444 per month, which reflects the gated infrastructure and community amenities. Median property tax comes in around $7,053 per year — budget for both when you compare monthly carrying costs against a non-gated Parrish neighborhood like Cross Creek.
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