Coasterra vs North River Ranch
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Coasterra | North River Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $412K | $562K |
| Price per sq ft | $189 | $229 |
| Avg days on market | 88 days | 77 days |
| Months of supply | 10.6 mo | 4.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 42 | 130 |
The verdict
North River Ranch carries the higher median price — about 36% above Coasterra. Homes in North River Ranch sell faster (77 days on market vs 88). North River Ranch is the tighter market on inventory (4.2 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Coasterra | North River Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 37 | 45 |
| Under contract | 8 | 9 |
| Asking prices today | $339K to $650K | $340K to $935K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 33 | 35 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Coasterra homes for sale · North River Ranch homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Coasterra | North River Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 3 | 419 |
| Built | n/a | 2020–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,391 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 73% |
| Vacant lots | 36 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Coasterra | North River Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.5% | 97.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 94% |
| Typical sold home | 2,168 sq ft | 2,422 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Coasterra | North River Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | James Tillman Elementary | Barbara A. Harvey Elementary |
| Middle | Buffalo Creek Middle | Buffalo Creek Middle |
| High school | Palmetto High | Parrish Community High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Coasterra is the lower entry point (median $412K vs $562K). Sellers get a faster sale in North River Ranch (77 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is North River Ranch more expensive than Coasterra?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in North River Ranch is $562,000 versus $412,000 in Coasterra, about 36% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
North River Ranch — sellers there received 97.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.5% in Coasterra.
What high schools serve Coasterra and North River Ranch?
Listings in Coasterra most often report Palmetto High; listings in North River Ranch report Parrish Community High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Coasterra homes, photos & schools · North River Ranch homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.