Neighborhood · Parrish, Florida
River Wilderness
Gated golf-country living along the Manatee River
18
Homes for sale
$744,000
Median list price
$362
Avg price / sqft
21
Median days on market
River Wilderness is a gated, golf-oriented community in Parrish where mature oaks, riverfront access, and generous lot sizes set the tone. Homes here lean spacious — the median is 2,715 square feet — and the setting is quiet and residential, with 17 of the 19 active listings sitting behind gates and several backing to the water. If you like the idea of a private, established neighborhood within reach of the Twin Rivers and Silverleaf corridors, this is a natural fit, and Downtown Tampa is roughly 54 minutes away.
For buyers today, the market is steady rather than frantic. The median list price is $729,000 with active inventory ranging from $379,000 all the way to $3,395,000, and 49 homes have sold in the past year at a median of $715,000. Sellers are getting about 95% of asking and homes take a median of 42 days to sell, so there's room to negotiate but little reason to expect fire-sale pricing. Browse the full picture on the live map or compare against wider Parrish homes for sale.
River Wilderness is a community in Parrish, Florida.
Quick facts
$399,900 – $3.4M price range
2,768 sqft median home
$412/mo median HOA
48 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in River Wilderness
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$1,150,000
2309 LITTLE COUNTRY ROAD, PARRISH
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,484 sqft
$559,000
3710 LITTLE COUNTRY ROAD, PARRISH
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,804 sqft
$524,900
12115 BALD CYPRESS COVE, PARRISH
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,139 sqft
$1,000,000
2362 LITTLE COUNTRY ROAD, PARRISH
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,981 sqft
$759,000
2012 ISLAND ESTATES DRIVE, PARRISH
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,623 sqft
$499,900$509,000
3621 WILD BLOSSOM PLACE, PARRISH
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,195 sqft
$3,395,000
11424 HARBOURSIDE LANE, PARRISH
3 bd · 4 ba · 4,127 sqft
$499,990$530,000
11920 OAK RIDGE DRIVE, PARRISH
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,075 sqft
$3,349,000$3,395,000
11721 RIVE ISLE RUN, PARRISH
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,064 sqft
$629,900
3504 WILDERNESS BOULEVARD W, PARRISH
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,594 sqft
$434,900$445,000
3208 WOODLAND FERN DRIVE, PARRISH
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,066 sqft
$399,900$424,900
12150 MAPLE RIDGE DRIVE, PARRISH
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,071 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
48
Sold, last 12 months
$717,500
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
51 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
▲ 0.7% 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
≈ $5,130/mo
$744,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$412/mo
Median HOA
From current listings 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, established community in Parrish with a golf-and-river character and plenty of space between neighbors. Most homes are large — a 2,715-square-foot median — and it feeds into schools including Parrish Community High School. Downtown Tampa is about 54 minutes away, so it works for commuters who want a quieter home base.
Is River Wilderness expensive?+
It sits in the upper-mid range for Parrish, with a median list price of $729,000 and homes averaging $360 per square foot. There's real spread, though — active listings start at $379,000 and climb to $3,395,000, so budgets from the high $300s to seven figures are represented.
What do homes cost in River Wilderness?+
The median list price is $729,000 and 49 homes sold over the past year at a median of $715,000. Six of the current listings are priced above $1 million, while the entry point among actives is $379,000, so pricing depends heavily on lot, water access, and finish level.
How is the market right now?+
Steady and balanced. There are 19 active listings, homes take a median of 42 days to sell, and sellers are averaging 95% of their asking price — meaning buyers have modest negotiating room without a distressed market. You can track new listings in nearby Manatee River Plantation and the broader area to gauge momentum.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $415 per month, which covers the gated community's shared upkeep and amenities. Median property tax is roughly $6,674 per year — plan on both when you're comparing carrying costs against other Parrish neighborhoods like Manatee River Farms.
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