Coasterra vs Prosperity Lakes Active Adult
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-05.
| Metric | Coasterra | Prosperity Lakes Active Adult |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $408K | $376K |
| Price per sq ft | $191 | $166 |
| Avg days on market | 94 days | 26 days |
| Months of supply | 10.6 mo | 2.1 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 43 | 40 |
The verdict
Coasterra carries the higher median price — about 9% above Prosperity Lakes Active Adult. Homes in Prosperity Lakes Active Adult sell faster (26 days on market vs 94). Prosperity Lakes Active Adult is the tighter market on inventory (2.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Coasterra | Prosperity Lakes Active Adult | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Manatee County, FL | Manatee County, FL |
| City / area | Palmetto | Parrish |
| ZIP | 34221 | 34219 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 38 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 10 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Coasterra | Prosperity Lakes Active Adult | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 38 | 7 |
| Under contract | 8 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $339K to $650K | $285K to $519K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 33 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Coasterra homes for sale · Prosperity Lakes Active Adult homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Coasterra | Prosperity Lakes Active Adult | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 3 | 563 |
| Built | n/a | 2023–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,136 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 45% |
| Vacant lots | 36 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Coasterra | Prosperity Lakes Active Adult | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.5% | 96.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 96% |
| Typical sold home | 2,168 sq ft | 2,145 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 | Prosperity Lakes Active Adult | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | James Tillman Elementary | Virgil Mills 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, Prosperity Lakes Active Adult is the lower entry point (median $376K vs $408K). Sellers get a faster sale in Prosperity Lakes Active Adult (26 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 Coasterra more expensive than Prosperity Lakes Active Adult?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Coasterra is $408,000 versus $376,000 in Prosperity Lakes Active Adult, about 9% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Prosperity Lakes Active Adult — sellers there received 96.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.5% in Coasterra.
What high schools serve Coasterra and Prosperity Lakes Active Adult?
Listings in Coasterra most often report Palmetto High; listings in Prosperity Lakes Active Adult report Parrish Community High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Coasterra homes, photos & schools · Prosperity Lakes Active Adult homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.