River Strand Golf & Country Club vs The Inlets at Riverdale
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | River Strand Golf & Country Club | The Inlets at Riverdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $452K | $830K |
| Price per sq ft | $242 | $352 |
| Avg days on market | 56 days | 85 days |
| Months of supply | 1.3 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 64 | 37 |
The verdict
The Inlets at Riverdale carries the higher median price — about 84% above River Strand Golf & Country Club. Homes in River Strand Golf & Country Club sell faster (56 days on market vs 85). River Strand Golf & Country Club is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| River Strand Golf & Country Club | The Inlets at Riverdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 9 |
| Under contract | 3 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $255K to $740K | $605K to $1.4M |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: River Strand Golf & Country Club homes for sale · The Inlets at Riverdale homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| River Strand Golf & Country Club | The Inlets at Riverdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,046 | 69 |
| Built | 2003–2019 (median 2013) | 1986–2003 (median 1997) |
| Typical living area | 2,036 sq ft | 2,303 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 65% | 70% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | River Strand Golf & Country Club median | The Inlets at Riverdale median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $284K (12 sales) | $285K (23 sales) |
| 2013 | $236K (8 sales) | $375K (39 sales) |
| 2014 | $162K (10 sales) | $386K (37 sales) |
| 2015 | $272K (16 sales) | $380K (27 sales) |
| 2016 | $270K (46 sales) | $452K (48 sales) |
| 2017 | $253K (31 sales) | $415K (19 sales) |
| 2021 | $515K (5 sales) | $784K (8 sales) |
| 2022 | $388K (38 sales) | $950K (21 sales) |
| 2023 | $432K (14 sales) | $782K (12 sales) |
| 2024 | $550K (47 sales) | $1.05M (20 sales) |
| 2025 | $472K (44 sales) | $965K (20 sales) |
| 2026 | $352K (49 sales) | $792K (30 sales) |
Since 2012, River Strand Golf & Country Club's median sale price is +24% and The Inlets at Riverdale's is +178% — The Inlets at Riverdale has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| River Strand Golf & Country Club | The Inlets at Riverdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 90.9% | 93.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,649 sq ft | 2,246 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 29 (cold) | 36 (cold) |
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
| River Strand Golf & Country Club | The Inlets at Riverdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Freedom Elementary | William H. Bashaw Elementary |
| Middle | Carlos E. Haile Middle | Carlos E. Haile Middle |
| High school | Parrish Community High | Braden River 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, River Strand Golf & Country Club is the lower entry point (median $452K vs $830K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in River Strand Golf & Country Club; The Inlets at Riverdale trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in River Strand Golf & Country Club (56 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 The Inlets at Riverdale more expensive than River Strand Golf & Country Club?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Inlets at Riverdale is $830,000 versus $452,000 in River Strand Golf & Country Club, about 84% higher.
Which has newer homes, River Strand Golf & Country Club or The Inlets at Riverdale?
River Strand Golf & Country Club: its homes were built 2003–2019 with a median year of 2013, versus a median of 1997 in The Inlets at Riverdale (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
The Inlets at Riverdale. The typical home there is 2,303 sq ft of living area, versus 2,036 sq ft in River Strand Golf & Country Club.
Which has appreciated more, River Strand Golf & Country Club or The Inlets at Riverdale?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 24% in River Strand Golf & Country Club and 178% in The Inlets at Riverdale (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
The Inlets at Riverdale — sellers there received 93.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.9% in River Strand Golf & Country Club.
What high schools serve River Strand Golf & Country Club and The Inlets at Riverdale?
Listings in River Strand Golf & Country Club most often report Parrish Community High; listings in The Inlets at Riverdale report Braden River High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: River Strand Golf & Country Club homes, photos & schools · The Inlets at Riverdale homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.