Crosswind Point vs Firethorn
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Crosswind Point | Firethorn |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $353K | $394K |
| Price per sq ft | $218 | $194 |
| Avg days on market | 69 days | 123 days |
| Months of supply | 2.5 mo | 4.5 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 48 | 35 |
The verdict
Firethorn carries the higher median price — about 12% above Crosswind Point. Homes in Crosswind Point sell faster (69 days on market vs 123). Crosswind Point is the tighter market on inventory (2.5 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Crosswind Point | Firethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 13 |
| Under contract | 4 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $500K | $300K to $852K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 6 | 13 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Crosswind Point homes for sale · Firethorn homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Crosswind Point | Firethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 428 | n/a |
| Built | 2022–2024 (median 2023.0) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,135 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 48 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Crosswind Point | Firethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 95.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 83% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,534 sq ft | 2,287 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
| Crosswind Point | Firethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Annie Lucy Williams Elementary | Barbara A. Harvey Elementary |
| Middle | Buffalo Creek Middle | Buffalo Creek Middle |
| High school | Parrish Community 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, Crosswind Point is the lower entry point (median $353K vs $394K). Sellers get a faster sale in Crosswind Point (69 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 Firethorn more expensive than Crosswind Point?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Firethorn is $394,000 versus $353,000 in Crosswind Point, about 12% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Crosswind Point — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.0% in Firethorn.
What high schools serve Crosswind Point and Firethorn?
Listings in Crosswind Point most often report Parrish Community High; listings in Firethorn report Parrish Community High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Crosswind Point homes, photos & schools · Firethorn homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.