Manatee County Market Snapshot
Manatee County Market Snapshot: December 21-27, 2025
Strong Sales with 95.7% List Price Achievement
Market Activity
Pricing & Time on Market
Active Inventory by Price
Activity by City
Segment Performance (Overall)
Price Bands
The $250K-$500K segment dominated with 50 sales at a median 76 days on market and $347,500 median price. Luxury properties over $1M showed 12 sales but took significantly longer at 141.5 days, with a median price of $1,563,495. The $750K-$1M band performed exceptionally well with 5 sales closing in just 43 days at $835,000 median. Entry-level properties under $250K had 10 sales at 90.5 days and $151,500 median, while the $500K-$750K segment recorded 14 sales at 129 days and $565,000 median.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton led market activity with 48 sales closing in a median 65.5 days at $340,000. Palmetto followed with 13 sales at 73 days and $379,900 median price. Parrish recorded 12 sales taking 108.5 days at $370,033.50 median. Lakewood Ranch showed strong velocity with 7 sales closing in just 56 days at $500,000 median. Beach communities commanded premium prices, with Bradenton Beach achieving $2,995,000 in just 2 days, Anna Maria at $2,200,000 in 24 days, and Holmes Beach at $1,450,000 in 126.5 days. Sarasota properties took the longest at 194 days but achieved $417,500 median price.
Property Types
Single-family residences dominated with 59 sales at 81 days median DOM and $475,000 median price. Condominiums recorded 17 sales but took longer at 129 days, achieving $250,000 median price. Townhouses showed the fastest velocity with 8 sales closing in 59.5 days at $312,500 median. Villas had 7 sales but required the longest marketing time at 150 days, with a median price of $374,500.
Segment Performance — Single-Family
Price Bands
Single-family homes totaled 59 sales across all price bands. The $250K-$500K segment led with 31 sales at 67 days median DOM and $371,000 median price. Luxury homes over $1M recorded 11 sales but required 154 days at $1,625,000 median. The $500K-$750K band had 11 sales at 128 days and $595,000 median. The $750K-$1M segment showed exceptional speed with 5 sales closing in 43 days at $835,000 median. Entry-level single-family homes under $250K showed limited activity with just 1 sale closing in 1 day at $115,000.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton led single-family sales with 25 homes closing in 99 days at $475,000 median. Palmetto recorded 13 sales at 73 days and $379,900 median. Parrish had 9 single-family sales at 81 days and $405,900 median. Lakewood Ranch showed strong performance with 5 sales closing in 39 days at $500,000 median. Beach communities commanded premium prices, with Bradenton Beach at $2,995,000 in 2 days, Anna Maria at $2,200,000 in 24 days, and Holmes Beach at $2,650,000 in 154 days. Sarasota single-family homes took 182.5 days but achieved $476,250 median price.
Segment Performance — Condo/Townhome/Villa
Price Bands
Condo/townhome/villa sales totaled 32 transactions. The $250K-$500K segment dominated with 19 sales at 84 days median DOM and $314,000 median price. Entry-level properties under $250K recorded 9 sales at 141 days and $153,000 median. The $500K-$750K band had 3 sales taking 171 days at $523,746 median. Luxury CTV properties over $1M showed limited activity with 1 sale at 129 days and $1,175,000 price. The $750K-$1M segment had no recorded sales during this period.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton led CTV sales with 23 units closing in 35 days at $290,000 median price. Parrish recorded 3 CTV sales but took significantly longer at 394 days with $310,000 median. Lakewood Ranch had 2 sales at 328.5 days and $442,250 median. Sarasota CTV properties took 259.5 days at $310,000 median. Holmes Beach recorded 1 sale at 99 days and $250,000, while Longboat Key had 1 luxury condo sale at 129 days for $1,175,000.
Property Types
Townhouses showed the strongest performance with 8 sales closing in 59.5 days at $312,500 median price. Condominiums recorded 17 sales but required longer marketing time at 129 days, achieving $250,000 median price. Villas had 7 sales taking the longest at 150 days with $374,500 median price, indicating buyers in this segment take more time to make decisions.
Actionable Playbook
- Sellers: Townhouses are moving fastest at 59.5 days, while the $750K-$1M price band shows exceptional velocity at just 43 days. Price competitively in these segments for quickest sale.
- Buyers: Luxury properties over $1M are taking 141.5 days to sell, and Sarasota properties average 194 days, presenting negotiation opportunities in these slower segments.
- Investors: The $250K-$500K segment represents the highest volume opportunity with 50 sales, indicating strong buyer demand and market liquidity in this price range.
- Luxury market buyers should expect extended timelines, with properties over $1M averaging 141.5 days on market, requiring patience but potentially offering more negotiating power.
DOM Basis: CDOM
Period: December 21-27, 2025
