River Wilderness

River Wilderness Homes for Sale – Parrish, Florida 34219

River Wilderness is a golf community in Parrish, north Manatee County. Its expansive acreage sprawls on the southwest quadrant of Old Tampa Road and Fort Hamer Road. The Manatee River and the Fort Hamer Bridge, a new span linking Parrish with east Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota, is less than a mile south of River Wilderness.

Definitely upscale, River Wilderness is a gated community with its entrance/exit on Old Tampa Road set amidst an impressive landscaping. Lush tropical greeneries plus a pair of lakes with fountain accents deliver a strong first impression to aspiring buyers of Parrish homes for sale visiting this community.

The overall development theme for River Wilderness, as its name suggests, is that of an unspoiled natural setting. Hence, the residences of this community, as well as its host golf course, are set far back from the main road entrance.

Masterful Transformation

River Wilderness’s acreage was formerly ranch and farm lands. A millionaire from Naples, Lloyd Sheehan, started buying the land parcels for the development of this community in the 1970s. Sheehan eventually acquired for River Wilderness 1,400 acres of land laid out south of Old Tampa Road stretching up to the banks of the Manatee River.

The first homes in River Wilderness were built in the early 1980s upon the completion of the golf course in 1984. However, Sheehan was unable to complete the community’s development, because of financial and legal problems and a recession in the early 1990s. Other developers nonetheless pursued completion of the entire project for the River Wilderness Golf & Country Club.

The country club’s golf links is an 18-hole, par 72 championship course. A design of the well-respected course architect Ted McAnlis, this layout features seven sets of tees with the longest play at 6,934 yards. It has a slope rating of 133 and a course rating of 73.3. The club’s golf practice facilities, besides a driving range, also include a chipping green and a separate practice area for sand shots.

Tempting Club Perks

Country club membership is not mandatory for River Wilderness residents. Conversely, club members need not be residents of the community. Opting for a club membership though could be quite tempting to prospective buyers of River Wilderness homes for sale, given the amenities it is bundled with.

Aside from golfing privileges, the country club members enjoy access to a junior-size Olympic swimming pool and four tennis courts. It also provides members a 3,800-square-foot Athletic Center offering lessons and programs for fitness, swimming, and tennis. Outside of the club, River Wilderness has a community park and boat ramp with boat storage space available for a fee. The board of directors of the country club and the River Wilderness homeowners association are separate but work closely together.

Wide-ranging Home Choices

There are some 800 homes in River Wilderness, with most of the residences backed up to the golf links’ greens and fairways. The other dwellings are clustered close to the property’s luxuriant greenbelts and nature preserves.

Prospective buyers whose budgets track the upper $200s can often find some market opportunities in River Wilderness. Typically, these would be residences built in the early 2000s, featuring two to three bedrooms with floor areas of between 2,000 and 2,200 square feet. Larger residences of more recent vintage with floor plans of about 3,000 square feet are the community’s prime choices, geared for home shoppers eying the luxury million-dollar range.

River Wilderness Homes For Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available in River Wilderness.

Please contact me if you would like to schedule a tour of any of the listed properties below.

MLS# A4697257 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 11424 HARBOURSIDE LN
• Price: $3,395,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 4127 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH III SP H-2
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4
• Experience unparalleled waterfront luxury in this exceptional custom-built Tuscan inspired John Cannon estate located within the exclusive gated enclave of The Islands on the Manatee River. Perfectly positioned on a premier homesite overlooking prote ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: FINE PROPERTIES

MLS# A4694339 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 11721 RIVE ISLE RUN
• Price: $3,349,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 4064 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH III SP E, F & M
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3+
• Tucked behind the gates of an exclusive waterfront community, this custom residence with a saltwater pool/spa built by renowned luxury builder Arthur Rutenberg is the epitome of refined Florida living, blending modern architecture & elevated designer ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: THE AGENCY SARASOTA

MLS# A4684858 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 1831 RIO VISTA TER
• Price: $3,348,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 4209 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH III SUBPH G-I
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4+
• This extraordinary custom waterfront residence with a saltwater pool & spa in the Islands on the Manatee River blends luxury design, cutting-edge technology & direct boating access to the Gulf with no locks. Set on a private, nearly acre homesite, th ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: THE AGENCY SARASOTA

MLS# TB8448222 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 11739 RIVER SHORES TRL
• Price: $1,399,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 2904 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH III SP E, F & M
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3
• Escape to a world where the beauty of nature and the sophistication of luxury living exist in perfect harmony. This exquisite Arthur Rutenberg Coquina model home--set within the coveted, gated boating sanctuary of The Islands on the Manatee River--em ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PREFERRED SHORE REAL ESTATE

MLS# GC540672 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 2309 LITTLE COUNTRY RD
• Price: $1,150,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 3484 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH II-B
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
• Now in my 80's, my wife and I have decided to "down size". So, now our beautiful home and lots of our lovely furniture can be yours. Our home is within walking distance to the River Wilderness club house and across the street is their Fitness Cente ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COASTAL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS LLC

MLS# A4698936 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 2362 LITTLE COUNTRY RD
• Price: $1,000,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 2981 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH II-B
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3
• Nestled on a rare, coveted double lot spanning nearly one acre, this exceptional home is located within the prestigious gated community of River Wilderness Golf & Country Club. Beautiful mature landscaping, towering shade trees, and a long driveway c ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: BERG REALTY LLC

MLS# TB8491044 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 11902 WOODLAND TER
• Price: $997,800
• Zip Code: 34219
• 3215 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH II-B
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
• For those who believe luxury is defined by craftsmanship rather than square footage, welcome to one of River Wilderness's finest custom estates. Perfectly positioned along the 18th tee within one of Parrish's most established gated communities, this ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE

MLS# A4666336 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 1628 RIO VISTA TER
• Price: $875,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 0.49 Acres
• *The Islands on the Manatee River, just voted Best Overall Community Category 3 in the 2026 Parade of Homes by the Suncoast Builders Association* A one-of-a-knd Waterfront Opportunity! Presenting the last two remaining side-by-side lots (32 & 33) on ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4666335 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 1632 RIO VISTA TER
• Price: $875,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 0.57 Acres
• *The Islands on the Manatee River, just voted Best Overall Community Category 3 in the 2026 Parade of Homes by the Suncoast Builders Association* A one-of-a-kind Waterfront Opportunity! Presenting the last two remaining side-by-side lots (32 & 33) on ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4686856 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 2337 LITTLE COUNTRY RD
• Price: $769,900
• Zip Code: 34219
• 3144 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH II-B
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
• Nestled within a private oasis overlooking a tranquil preserve, this stunning Arthur Rutenberg home offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and Florida lifestyle living--just steps from the club, golf course, fitness center, and community pool ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE ATCHLEY PROPE

MLS# A4699831 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 2012 ISLAND ESTATES DR
• Price: $759,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 2623 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH III SP D-1 & I
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3
• An Extraordinary Waterfront Sanctuary in River Wilderness Golf & Country ClubPerfectly positioned on one of the most coveted homesites within the prestigious, gated community of River Wilderness Golf & Country Club, this exceptional residence showcas ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: EXP REALTY LLC

MLS# A4665393 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 11420 SAVANNAH LAKES DR
• Price: $729,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 2732 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH III SP D-2
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
• Experience Florida living at its finest in this exceptional Lee Wetherington 4-bedroom, 3-bath executive home plus office, complete with a 3-car garage and set on a private preserve lot in the coveted Savannah Lakes section of River Wilderness Golf & ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: KW SUNCOAST

MLS# A4676871 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 2962 WILDERNESS BLVD E
• Price: $715,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 2715 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH II-A
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3
• Welcome to this exceptional preserve-view pool home in the gated golf community of River Wilderness--with no CDD fees. Recent club ownership transition and professional golf management have generated renewed investment and enhancement initiatives for ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PLATINUM REAL ESTATE

MLS# A4690892 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 3504 WILDERNESS BLVD W
• Price: $629,900
• Zip Code: 34219
• 2594 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH I
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2+
• Experience the best of Southwest Florida living in this carefully updated 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath single family custom designed home nestled within the prestigious and gated River Wilderness golf community. Perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: LPT REALTY, LLC

MLS# A4670744 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 11815 RIVER SHORES TRL
• Price: $560,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 0.43 Acres
• The LAST REMAINING harbor boating homesite at The Islands. This homesite on the Manatee River is approved for a boat dock with lift. Welcome to The Islands on the Manatee River, a private gated waterfront boating community nestled among world class g ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: SUNCOAST BOATING PROPERTIES LLC

MLS# A4699215 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 3710 LITTLE COUNTRY RD
• Price: $559,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 2804 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH II-B
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3
• Located in the prestigious neighborhood of River Wilderness Golf & Country Club community where resort living is a lifestyle. Worry-free living can be yours with a NEW ROOF (2022), NEWER AC (2018), newer WATER HEATER (2018) and a new SS refrigerator ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4698054 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 12115 BALD CYPRESS CV
• Price: $524,900
• Zip Code: 34219
• 2139 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CYPRESS GLEN AT RIVER WILDERNESS PH IV
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2
• AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE WITH ASSUMABLE MORTGAGE FOR FHA BUYERS WITH A 4.875% INTEREST RATE! Welcome to this nearly new FOUR-bedroom PLUS DEN/OFFICE, TWO-bathroom home offering 2,136 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on a LARGE corner lo ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MEDWAY REALTY

MLS# O6421096 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 11920 OAK RIDGE DR
• Price: $499,990
• Zip Code: 34219
• 2075 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH II-B
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Discover this stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the highly desirable community ofParrish, offering modern design, spacious living, and serene Florida views. Step inside to aninviting open floor plan that seamlessly blends living, dining, and kit ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MARK SPAIN REAL ESTATE

MLS# A4695174 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 3621 WILD BLOSSOM PL
• Price: $499,900
• Zip Code: 34219
• 2195 Square Feet
• Subdivision: CYPRESS GLEN AT RIVER WILDERNESS PH IV
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
• Welcome to Cypress Glen in the prestigious gated community of River Wilderness, where luxury, comfort, and effortless Florida living come together in this beautifully upgraded 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. Built by MI Homes and featuring the highly sou ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: KW COASTAL LIVING II

MLS# A4692088 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 3208 WOODLAND FERN DR
• Price: $434,900
• Zip Code: 34219
• 2066 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH III SP B
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• *!*! PRICE ENHANCEMENT!*! MULTI-GENERATION POSSIBILITIES! Welcome to this thoughtfully updated and versatile home in The Hammocks that offers comfort, style, and flexibility for modern living. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a den, a formal dining ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: LESLIE WELLS REALTY, INC.

MLS# A4688737 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 12150 MAPLE RIDGE DR
• Price: $399,900
• Zip Code: 34219
• 2071 Square Feet
• Subdivision: RIVER WILDERNESS PH III SP C
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Virtually Staged. Nestled in the beautiful, private River Wilderness Golf and Country Club, this wonderfully maintained Laurel Hill III model home sits in the desirable Hammocks section on over 1,500 acres of natural Florida beauty. Built by the well ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC

MLS# A4697367 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 11404 HARBOURSIDE LN
• Price: $399,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 0.49 Acres
• Build your legacy in one of Southwest Florida's most distinguished waterfront communities. Welcome to Lot 140 in The Islands on the Manatee River, an award-winning luxury enclave recently recognized as the 2026 Best Overall Community - Category 3 by ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# TB8467454 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 3001 WILDERNESS BLVD E
• Price: $349,900
• Zip Code: 34219
• 0.5 Acres
• Exceptional opportunity to build in one of Parrish's most established and sought-after communities. This spacious 0.5-acre residential lot offers approximately 100 feet of frontage and an expansive, flexible layout ideal for a custom estate home or l ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: EXP REALTY LLC

MLS# A4556366 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 11704 RIVER SHORES TRL #Lot 160
• Price: $325,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 0.57 Acres
• Located in the ISLANDS ON THE MANATEE RIVER this half acre+ corner lot also offers all the advantages of the River Wilderness GOLF community. Boating? Golf? Yes, Please! Imagine building your dream home in a serene, private, gated community where you ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: FINE PROPERTIES

MLS# A4685837 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 11708 RIVER SHORES TRL
• Price: $310,000
• Zip Code: 34219
• 0.44 Acres
• Discover a rare opportunity to build your custom dream home in the exclusive gated community of The Islands on the Manatee River. This spacious estate homesite of approximately 0.44 acres provides the perfect canvas for creating a luxury residence su ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: THE SUNSHINE STATE COMPANY