Manatee County Housing Dynamics for Nov 2 to 8

Manatee County Market Snapshot: November 2 – 8, 2025 Fast Absorption with 81-Day Median Close Times

Analysis of 271 active, 174 pending, and 132 closed listings showing strong absorption dynamics with healthy buyer demand.

Market Snapshot: Robust 0.64 PAR with 81-day median close times and exceptional inventory turnover.

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Price Bands

Mid-market properties ($250-500K) showed strong performance with 61 closings in 67 days. Upper-mid segment ($500-750K) required 92 days for 40 closings. Luxury properties ($1-1.5M) demonstrated exceptional velocity at just 10 days, while ultra-luxury ($1.5-2M) took significantly longer at 160.5 days. Super-luxury properties ($2M+) closed quickly in 6 days, suggesting selective but decisive high-end buyers.

Geography (Cities/Zips)

Geographic performance varied dramatically across the county. Parrish led with exceptional 40.5-day close times, followed by Palmetto at 31.5 days. Lakewood Ranch maintained steady 62-day performance, while Bradenton required 97 days. Beach communities showed extended timelines with Holmes Beach at 169 days and Bradenton Beach at 166.5 days, reflecting seasonal buyer patterns in waterfront markets.

Property Types

Single-family residences dominated with 98 closings in 80.5 days at $517,500 median. Condominiums required 116.5 days with 18 closings at $328,000. Villas closed in 90 days at $330,000, while townhouses showed fastest velocity at 45 days with $272,000 median price. Property type performance reflects buyer preferences for detached housing.

Price Bands

Single-family mid-market ($250-500K) led with 46 closings in 64.5 days. Upper-mid segment ($500-750K) showed 36 closings in 92 days. Luxury properties ($1-1.5M) demonstrated remarkable 10-day velocity with 5 closings, while ultra-luxury ($1.5-2M) required 160.5 days. Super-luxury ($2M+) maintained quick 6-day closes, indicating decisive high-end single-family buyers.

Geography (Cities/Zips)

Parrish single-family homes closed fastest at 40.5 days with 20 transactions. Palmetto followed at 24 days for 11 closings. Bradenton single-family required 90 days for 40 closings, while Lakewood Ranch took 83.5 days for 14 transactions. Beach markets showed extended timelines with Holmes Beach at 207 days, reflecting seasonal luxury single-family patterns.

Property Types

Single-family residences represented the entire segment with 98 closings at $517,500 median price and 80.5-day close times, demonstrating consistent buyer demand for detached housing across all price points.

Price Bands

Entry-level properties (<$250K) showed 12 closings in 106.5 days. Mid-market ($250-500K) demonstrated 90-day performance with 15 closings. Upper-mid segment ($500-750K) required 94 days for 4 closings, while luxury entry ($750K-1M) closed in 39 days with 3 transactions, showing selective but decisive attached housing buyers.

Geography (Cities/Zips)

Lakewood Ranch condos/townhomes/villas closed fastest at 1 day with 3 transactions. Parrish required 84 days for 4 closings, while Bradenton took 114 days for 21 transactions. Beach communities showed extended timelines with Bradenton Beach at 166.5 days and Holmes Beach at 115.5 days, reflecting seasonal attached housing patterns.

Property Types

Condominiums led with 18 closings in 116.5 days at $328,000 median. Villas required 90 days with 9 closings at $330,000, while townhouses showed fastest attached housing velocity at 45 days with $272,000 median price and 7 transactions.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Price competitively in mid-market segments where 67-day velocity is strong, and consider Parrish/Palmetto markets for fastest turnover.
• Buyers: Focus on fresh inventory under 7 days for best selection, with 240 new listings providing ample choice across price points.
• Investors: Target single-family properties with superior 0.72 PAR and faster absorption than attached housing segments.
• Beach market buyers should expect extended timelines but benefit from seasonal pricing opportunities in luxury waterfront properties.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Notes: Pending-date coverage low (0%); strict in-window pending subset not used.

Period: November 2-8, 2025