Stacy Coburn
EXP REALTY LLC
(833) 369-4224
40 Total Sales
1 in Parrish
$339,500 Price
About Parrish, FL
Parrish is a sprawling rural neighborhood where commercial developments are still catching up to the steady flow of residential construction. And its location north of the Manatee River makes it a more affordable option compared to nearby neighborhoods. “This is a community where you can get a lot more bang for your buck,” says Myrna Ryan, a local Realtor with Wagner Realty. “The same floor plan of a home in Sarasota would be about $50,000 more expensive than in Parrish.”
Much of Parrish is old cattle land that’s been developed into an eclectic collection of everything from master-planned communities to spacious colonial revivals on multi-acre properties. Stucco ranch and Spanish revival homes are common as well. “You’ll find everything in this area. It’s so eclectic and has so much value,” Ryan says. “Because it’s been rural for so long, new developments are popping up on properties that have been owned for decades.” The median sales price in Parrish is $455,000 and homes tend to sell quickly.
Students in the neighborhood will most likely attend either Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School or Virgil Mills Elementary, followed by Buffalo Creek Middle. The schools were all built in the early 2000s and both elementary schools are highly rated. Annie Lucy Williams Elementary is named after a local teacher whose career extended from the 1930s to the mid-1970s, during which time she fought for racial equality among faculty and students.
Enjoy old Florida in its natural state at the 145-acre Rye Preserve, where you can explore miles of twisting trails, towering trees and rare tortoises. The Edward W. Chance Reserve is another option with converted pastures, wetlands and undisturbed habitats with its own sprawling trail system. Beker State Park is a favorite among birdwatchers and photographers, with plenty of local woodpeckers, scrub-jays and swallow-tailed kite.
While Parrish may be a place of new residential development, the commercial side of things isn’t moving quite as quickly. “With some of these neighborhoods, you’re going to drive for miles to get to any restaurant. Retail is definitely following the new construction so those things are coming but much more slowly,” Ryan says. There are a few options if you’re willing to make the trip, like a Publix on the western edge of the neighborhood to satisfy all your grocery needs. And just a few minutes from there, along Route 301, you’ll find C&K Smokehouse BBQ. This family-owned and operated restaurant serves up country-style barbecue that’s been dry rubbed and slow smoked over oak and citrus. For a tasty snack that comes to you, keep an eye out for the Ryan’s Coffee House food truck, a family-run coffee shop on wheels.
If you’d rather sip on some wine, stop by Bunker Hill Vineyard and Winery for a tasting. This family-owned and operated winery focuses on being as environmentally friendly as possible while producing 40 different kinds of 100% unfiltered, hand-made wines. For some local history, take a ride at the Florida Railroad Museum. Founded in 1981, the museum offers a six-mile round-trip experience to the ghost town of Willow. The non-profit organization also hosts regular events like the Pumpkin Patch Express and North Pole Express. If golf is your game, play a round at The Club at River Wilderness, a semi-private 18-hole championship course with an impressive collection of amenities.
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Jordan Hamner
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Parrish by the Numbers
$517K
Average Housing Value
90
Average Days on Market
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$409,990
Median Single Family Price
$424,487
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$217
Months Of Supply
6
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54″
Average Winter Low
51°F
Average Summer High
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0″
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Top Schools in Parrish, FL
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Best Public Elementary Schools
#1 Gene Witt Elementary School
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#2 Barbara A. Harvey Elementary School
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#3 Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
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#4 James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
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#5 Bartow Elementary Academy
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#6 Virgil Mills Elementary School
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#7 Bowling Green Elementary School
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#8 Blackburn Elementary School
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#9 Cypress Creek Elementary School
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Best Public Middle Schools
#1 Carlos E. Haile Middle School
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#2 Union Academy
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#3 Summer High School
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#4 Buffalo Creek Middle School
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#5 Mulberry Middle School
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#6 Shields Middle School
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#7 Turkey Creek Middle School
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#8 Hardee Junior High School
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Best Public High Schools
#1 Parrish Community High School
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#2 Summer High School
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#3 Lennard High School
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#4 Palmetto High School
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#5 Mulberry Senior High School
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#6 Hardee Senior High School
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#7 Hardee Junior High School
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Best Private School
#1 Family Life Community School
Agents Specializing in this Area
Agent Spotlight
Renee DettmannLove helping my clients find and negotiate for their new home and moving on when the time is right for them. My years of experience have let me be the best one could be for them in this very important time, to buy or sell in the market. Please feel free to call on me!
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Stacy Coburn
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Jennifer Myers
Jennifer Myers
KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROP.
(813) 808-8692
18 Total Sales
1 in Parrish
$425,000 Price
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Mariel Rovagnati
Mariel Rovagnati
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(941) 541-2291
27 Total Sales
3 in Parrish
$321K - $520K Price Range
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Phuong Nguyen
Phuong Nguyen
FLORIDA REALTY INVESTMENTS
(941) 909-8649
25 Total Sales
1 in Parrish
$447,543 Price
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Trey Triant
Trey Triant
KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S
(941) 845-6951
40 Total Sales
4 in Parrish
$413K - $703K Price Range
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George Dustman, III
George Dustman, III
EXP REALTY LLC
(941) 208-0058
73 Total Sales
6 in Parrish
$241K - $720K Price Range
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