Sarasota County Weekly Update: Dec 28–Jan 3

style=”margin:0;font-size:28px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;”>Sarasota County Market Snapshot: December 28, 2025 – January 3, 2026

Strong Activity with 253 New Listings and 95.9% List Price Achievement

Price Bands

The market showed distinct timing patterns across price segments. Properties under $250K moved fastest with 21 sales at a median 24 days on market and $190,000 median price. The $250K-$500K segment dominated activity with 103 sales at 58 days median DOM and $355,000 median price. The $500K-$750K band experienced the longest timeline at 104 days median DOM with 39 sales and $600,000 median price. Higher-end segments performed more efficiently, with $750K-$1M properties selling in 52 days (16 sales, $827,500 median) and luxury $1M+ homes averaging 85 days (17 sales, $1,300,000 median).

Geography (Cities)

Geographic performance varied significantly across Sarasota County markets. Longboat Key demonstrated the fastest pace at 33.5 days median DOM despite commanding the highest prices with 4 sales at $1,388,750 median. Venice showed strong efficiency with 54 sales at 36.5 days median DOM and $407,500 median price. Sarasota city recorded the highest volume with 84 sales at 65 days median DOM and $438,995 median price. North Port maintained steady activity with 29 sales at 55 days median DOM and $348,500 median price. Nokomis experienced the longest timeline at 156.5 days median DOM with 14 sales and $557,677 median price, while Englewood and Osprey showed limited but stable activity.

Property Types

Single-family residences dominated the market with 136 sales, moving efficiently at 58 days median DOM with a $475,000 median price. Condominiums represented 37 sales with a slightly longer 70 days median DOM and lower $291,000 median price point. Villas showed moderate activity with 18 sales at 66.5 days median DOM and $309,500 median price. Townhouses had limited activity with 5 sales at 66 days median DOM and $310,000 median price, indicating steady but smaller market segment performance.

Price Bands

Single-family homes totaled 136 sales across all price segments. Entry-level properties under $250K showed exceptional speed with 5 sales at just 6 days median DOM and $207,000 median price. The core $250K-$500K segment led volume with 71 sales at 50 days median DOM and $367,500 median price. Mid-tier $500K-$750K homes took longer at 120 days median DOM with 35 sales and $575,000 median price. Upper-tier segments performed well, with $750K-$1M properties selling in 55.5 days (14 sales, $817,500 median) and luxury $1M+ homes moving efficiently at 39 days (11 sales, $1,250,000 median).

Geography (Cities)

Single-family home performance varied by location within Sarasota County. Venice led efficiency with 38 sales at 33 days median DOM and $488,250 median price. North Port maintained steady volume with 29 sales at 55 days median DOM and $348,500 median price. Sarasota city recorded the highest single-family volume with 47 sales at 58 days median DOM and $600,000 median price. Englewood showed 7 sales at 39 days median DOM with $525,000 median price. Nokomis experienced longer timelines with 13 sales at 193 days median DOM and $575,000 median price, while Osprey had limited activity with 2 sales at 85.5 days median DOM and $635,000 median price.

Price Bands

Condo, townhome, and villa sales totaled 60 transactions across price segments. Entry-level properties under $250K showed 16 sales at 55 days median DOM with $184,750 median price. The $250K-$500K segment dominated with 32 sales at 73 days median DOM and $314,500 median price. Mid-tier $500K-$750K properties had 4 sales at 25 days median DOM with $612,500 median price. The $750K-$1M segment recorded 2 sales at 29 days median DOM and $895,000 median price, while luxury $1M+ properties showed 6 sales at 117.5 days median DOM with $1,668,750 median price.

Geography (Cities)

Condo, townhome, and villa activity concentrated in key markets. Sarasota city led with 37 sales at 70 days median DOM and $300,000 median price. Venice recorded 16 sales at 54 days median DOM with $287,499 median price. Longboat Key showed luxury focus with 4 sales at 33.5 days median DOM and $1,388,750 median price. Englewood had limited activity with 2 sales at 364 days median DOM and $267,500 median price, while Nokomis recorded 1 sale at 71 days median DOM and $370,000 median price.

Property Types

Within the condo, townhome, and villa segment, condominiums dominated with 37 sales at 70 days median DOM and $291,000 median price. Villas showed 18 sales at 66.5 days median DOM with $309,500 median price, demonstrating slightly higher values and comparable timing. Townhouses had the smallest volume with 5 sales at 66 days median DOM and $310,000 median price, indicating consistent performance across the attached housing segment.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Single-family residences are moving fastest at 58 days median DOM with strong $475,000 median prices. Properties under $250K are selling in just 24 days, making this the optimal pricing strategy for quick sales.
• Buyers: The $500K-$750K segment offers negotiation opportunities with properties taking 104 days median DOM. Nokomis presents extended timeline opportunities at 156.5 days median DOM for patient buyers.
• Investors: Focus on the $250K-$500K segment where the action is concentrated with 103 sales and $355,000 median price, representing the highest volume market segment.
• Luxury market buyers should expect 85 days median DOM for $1M+ properties, indicating a more deliberate but active high-end market.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: December 28, 2025 – January 3, 2026