Crosswind Ranch vs Firethorn
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Crosswind Ranch | Firethorn |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $309K | $342K |
| Price per sq ft | $175 | $186 |
| Avg days on market | 137 days | 157 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 10.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 84 | 12 |
The verdict
Firethorn carries the higher median price — about 11% above Crosswind Ranch. Homes in Crosswind Ranch sell faster (137 days on market vs 157). Crosswind Ranch is the tighter market on inventory (3.4 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) | 91% of 53 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 25 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 | 24 | 10 |
| Under contract | 13 | 9 |
| Asking prices today | $270K to $1000K | $353K to $800K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 22 | 10 |
| 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, Crosswind Ranch is the lower entry point (median $309K vs $342K). Sellers get a faster sale in Crosswind Ranch (137 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 Ranch?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Firethorn is $342,000 versus $309,000 in Crosswind Ranch, about 11% 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.