River Strand Golf & Country Club vs Rosedale Addition
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | River Strand Golf & Country Club | Rosedale Addition |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $417K | $560K |
| Price per sq ft | $231 | $278 |
| Avg days on market | 88 days | 51 days |
| Months of supply | 1.0 mo | 6.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 61 | 25 |
The verdict
Rosedale Addition carries the higher median price — about 34% above River Strand Golf & Country Club. Homes in Rosedale Addition sell faster (51 days on market vs 88). River Strand Golf & Country Club is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| River Strand Golf & Country Club | Rosedale Addition | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Manatee County, FL | Manatee County, FL |
| City / area | Bradenton | Bradenton |
| ZIP | 34212 | 33801, 34211 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 91% of 11 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 12 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
| River Strand Golf & Country Club | Rosedale Addition | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 14 |
| Under contract | 5 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $265K to $740K | $575K to $1.18M |
| 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 · Rosedale Addition homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| River Strand Golf & Country Club | Rosedale Addition | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,046 | 257 |
| Built | 2003–2019 (median 2013) | 2013–2021 (median 2016) |
| Typical living area | 2,036 sq ft | 2,390 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 65% | 77% |
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 | Rosedale Addition median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $272K (16 sales) | $364K (5 sales) |
| 2016 | $270K (46 sales) | $465K (15 sales) |
| 2017 | $253K (31 sales) | $400K (27 sales) |
| 2019 | $202K (5 sales) | $410K (7 sales) |
| 2022 | $388K (38 sales) | $750K (14 sales) |
| 2023 | $432K (14 sales) | $615K (7 sales) |
| 2024 | $550K (47 sales) | $685K (17 sales) |
| 2025 | $472K (44 sales) | $548K (12 sales) |
| 2026 | $352K (49 sales) | $745K (7 sales) |
Since 2015, River Strand Golf & Country Club's median sale price is +30% and Rosedale Addition's is +105% — Rosedale Addition has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| River Strand Golf & Country Club | Rosedale Addition | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 90.9% | 90.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,649 sq ft | 2,507 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 29 (cold) | 38 (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 | Rosedale Addition | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Freedom Elementary | Braden River Elementary |
| Middle | Carlos E. Haile Middle | Dr Mona Jain Middle |
| High school | Parrish Community High | Lakewood Ranch 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 $417K vs $560K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Rosedale Addition; River Strand Golf & Country Club trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Rosedale Addition (51 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 Rosedale Addition more expensive than River Strand Golf & Country Club?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Rosedale Addition is $560,000 versus $417,000 in River Strand Golf & Country Club, about 34% higher.
Which has newer homes, River Strand Golf & Country Club or Rosedale Addition?
Rosedale Addition: its homes were built 2013–2021 with a median year of 2016, versus a median of 2013 in River Strand Golf & Country Club (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Rosedale Addition. The typical home there is 2,390 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 Rosedale Addition?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 30% in River Strand Golf & Country Club and 105% in Rosedale Addition (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
River Strand Golf & Country Club — sellers there received 90.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.4% in Rosedale Addition.
What high schools serve River Strand Golf & Country Club and Rosedale Addition?
Listings in River Strand Golf & Country Club most often report Parrish Community High; listings in Rosedale Addition report Lakewood Ranch 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 · Rosedale Addition homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.