Christine Walker
Responds Quickly
PREFERRED SHORE LLC
(941) 269-3210
121 Total Sales
1 in Parrish
$495,000 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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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
Jared RutherfordJared Rutherford is the father to 4 world changers, Brayden, Jackson, Landon and Addison. In all things, he strives to be a follower of Jesus, especially in his service to the community. His path of service began at age 19 as a firefighter for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. Jared has successfully developed and led multiple businesses including the real estate team, title company and a portfolio of investment properties and vacation rentals. As The Rutherford Group CEO, Jared functions as a visionary and broker. His knowledge of real estate pans 20 years of active practice to include mortgages and title insurance. Jared has sold almost $300 million dollars in real estate and is in the top 1% of real estate agents in the nation. Additionally, he loves to positively impact lives around the world through being a business leader for Convoy of Hope. He enjoys traveling, University of Michigan sports (Go Blue!), golfing, fishing and the beach. His short list of favorites include Christmas, sushi and watches!
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Susan Harrison-Phipps
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Susan Harrison-Phipps
AFFORDABLE REAL ESTATE
(941) 242-8608
40 Total Sales
2 in Parrish
$351K - $530K Price Range
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JENNIFER GUTIERREZ
JENNIFER GUTIERREZ
HOME PRIME REALTY LLC
(727) 261-1587
47 Total Sales
1 in Parrish
$491,055 Price
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Tiffany Flanders
Tiffany Flanders
SOUTHERN BELLE REALTY, INC
(786) 705-8217
145 Total Sales
1 in Parrish
$510,000 Price
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Meredith Van Vaals
Meredith Van Vaals
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(612) 255-1833
33 Total Sales
1 in Parrish
$240,000 Price
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Joe Murphy
Joe Murphy
Responds QuicklyCOLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(941) 413-2825
265 Total Sales
41 in Parrish
$115K - $1.4M Price Range
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