Manatee County Weekly Update: Jan 11-17, 2026

Manatee County Market Snapshot: January 11-17, 2026

Strong Activity with 339 New Listings and 95.9% List Price Achievement

Price Bands

The $250K-$500K segment dominated market activity with 63 sales and a swift 55-day median time on market at $359,000 median price. Entry-level properties under $250K moved even faster at 57 days with 17 sales at $155,000 median. Mid-tier $500K-$750K homes required more patience at 88 days but achieved strong $595,000 median pricing with 25 sales. The $750K-$1M bracket saw 9 sales at 74 days median DOM and $775,000 median price, while luxury properties over $1M took longest at 94 days but commanded premium $1,800,000 median pricing with 11 sales.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton anchored the market with 64 sales at 67 days median DOM and $394,500 median price, demonstrating consistent absorption. Palmetto emerged as the speed leader with 14 sales moving in just 36.5 days at $321,256 median price. Parrish contributed 17 sales at 64 days and $350,000 median, while Sarasota recorded 12 sales at 61 days and $335,000 median. Lakewood Ranch’s 10 sales took longer at 95 days but achieved higher $582,500 median pricing. Island markets showed extremes: Anna Maria’s single sale closed in just 7 days at $1,750,000, while Holmes Beach’s 3 sales averaged 199 days at $1,450,000 median. Longboat Key’s 4 sales required 35 days at $1,375,000 median price.

Property Types

Single-family residences dominated with 82 sales at 56.5 days median DOM and $492,645 median price, showing strong buyer preference for detached homes. Condominiums recorded 26 sales but required longer 84.5 days at $247,500 median price. Villas found middle ground with 12 sales at 80 days median DOM and $360,000 median price. Townhouses moved fastest with just 18 days median DOM across 5 sales at $255,000 median price, indicating strong demand for this property type.

Price Bands

Single-family homes totaled 82 sales across all price segments. The $250K-$500K band led with 42 sales at 50.5 days median DOM and $362,500 median price. The $500K-$750K segment contributed 21 sales at 88 days and $595,000 median. Higher-end segments showed 7 sales in the $750K-$1M range at 74 days and $775,000 median, while luxury homes over $1M recorded 11 sales at 94 days median DOM and $1,800,000 median price. Entry-level single-family under $250K showed limited activity with just 1 sale at 11 days and $165,900 price.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led single-family activity with 37 sales at 55 days median DOM and $499,000 median price. Parrish contributed 16 sales at 65 days and $362,500 median, while Palmetto recorded 10 sales at 40.5 days and $387,750 median. Lakewood Ranch’s 8 single-family sales took 90 days at $592,500 median price. Sarasota showed 6 sales at 70 days and $539,000 median. Island markets demonstrated luxury focus: Longboat Key’s 2 single-family sales averaged 317.5 days at $2,400,200 median, Holmes Beach recorded 2 sales at 185 days and $2,262,500 median, while Anna Maria’s single sale closed in 7 days at $1,750,000.

Price Bands

Condo/townhome/villa sales totaled 43 transactions with strong activity in affordable segments. The under $250K band recorded 16 sales at 57.5 days median DOM and $152,500 median price. The $250K-$500K segment contributed 21 sales at 87 days and $330,000 median price. Mid-tier $500K-$750K properties showed 4 sales at 91.5 days and $617,500 median. The $750K-$1M range recorded 2 sales at 83.5 days and $860,500 median price. No luxury CTV sales over $1M occurred during this period.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton dominated CTV activity with 27 sales at 87 days median DOM and $265,000 median price. Sarasota contributed 6 sales at 61 days and $200,000 median, while Palmetto recorded 4 sales at 26 days and $252,500 median. Lakewood Ranch showed 2 CTV sales at 103 days and $399,499 median price. Island markets had limited CTV activity: Longboat Key recorded 2 sales at 34 days and $617,500 median, while Holmes Beach and Parrish each contributed 1 sale at 199 days ($682,500) and 12 days ($325,000) respectively.

Property Types

Condominiums led CTV activity with 26 sales but required patience at 84.5 days median DOM and $247,500 median price. Villas provided middle-market option with 12 sales at 80 days median DOM and $360,000 median price. Townhouses emerged as the speed champion with just 18 days median DOM across 5 sales at $255,000 median price, demonstrating exceptional buyer demand for this property type in the current market.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Price townhouses competitively as they’re moving fastest at just 18 days median DOM and $255,000 median price. The $250K-$500K price band offers optimal velocity with 63 sales at 55 days median DOM.
• Buyers: Consider luxury properties over $1M where sellers may negotiate after 94 days average market time. Holmes Beach presents opportunities with 199 days median DOM despite premium pricing.
• Investors: Focus on the $250K-$500K segment where the action is concentrated with 63 sales representing the highest volume segment in the market.
• Luxury market buyers should expect 94 days median DOM for properties over $1M, requiring patience but offering potential negotiation leverage on extended listings.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: January 11-17, 2026