Crosswind Ranch vs Firethorn
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Crosswind Ranch | Firethorn |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $563K | $338K |
| Price per sq ft | $190 | $186 |
| Avg days on market | 155 days | 138 days |
| Months of supply | 5.5 mo | 3.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 81 | 40 |
The verdict
Crosswind Ranch carries the higher median price — about 67% above Firethorn. Homes in Firethorn sell faster (138 days on market vs 155). Firethorn is the tighter market on inventory (3.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Crosswind Ranch | Firethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Manatee County, FL | Manatee County, FL |
| City / area | Parrish | Parrish |
| ZIP | 34219 | 34219 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 89% of 54 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 21 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
| Crosswind Ranch | Firethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 37 | 11 |
| Under contract | 16 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $270K to $1000K | $300K to $852K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 35 | 11 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Crosswind Ranch homes for sale · Firethorn homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Crosswind Ranch | Firethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 97 | n/a |
| Built | 2023–2024 (median 2023) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 3,137 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 354 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Crosswind Ranch | Firethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.4% | 95.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,323 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 Ranch | 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, Firethorn is the lower entry point (median $338K vs $563K). Sellers get a faster sale in Firethorn (138 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 Crosswind Ranch more expensive than Firethorn?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Crosswind Ranch is $563,000 versus $338,000 in Firethorn, about 67% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Crosswind Ranch — sellers there received 98.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.0% in Firethorn.
What high schools serve Crosswind Ranch and Firethorn?
Listings in Crosswind Ranch 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 Ranch homes, photos & schools · Firethorn homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.