Manatee County Market Snapshot Feb 1

Manatee County Market Snapshot: January 25-31, 2026

Strong Activity with $405,000 Median Price and 96.5% List Price Achievement

Price Bands

The luxury market ($1M+) demonstrated exceptional velocity with 13 sales closing in just 27 days median DOM at $1,365,000 median price. The mid-tier $250K-$500K segment dominated volume with 91 sales at 50 days median DOM and $366,900 median price. Entry-level properties under $250K faced the longest timeline at 134.5 days median DOM with 18 sales at $175,050 median price. The $750K-$1M range showed strong performance with 19 sales at 47 days median DOM and $858,000 median price, while the $500K-$750K segment recorded 26 sales at 76 days median DOM and $605,765 median price.

Geography (Cities)

University Park emerged as the fastest-moving market with 3 sales at just 18 days median DOM and $685,000 median price. Parrish showed strong momentum with 46 sales at 36.5 days median DOM and $370,879.5 median price, while Lakewood Ranch recorded 16 sales at 30 days median DOM and $487,500 median price. Bradenton led in volume with 65 sales but took longer at 76 days median DOM with $415,000 median price. At the other end, Ellenton properties took 169.5 days median DOM with only 2 sales at $487,500 median price. Luxury coastal markets showed mixed results, with Anna Maria achieving 2 sales at 47.5 days median DOM and $3,647,500 median price, while Longboat Key took 153.5 days median DOM for 2 sales at $1,775,000 median price.

Property Types

Single-family residences dominated the market with 124 sales at 48.5 days median DOM and $472,500 median price. Townhouses proved to be the fastest-moving property type with 12 sales at 45 days median DOM and $287,495 median price. Condominiums faced the longest timeline with 17 sales taking 122 days median DOM at $230,000 median price, while villas showed moderate performance with 14 sales at 53 days median DOM and $375,000 median price.

Price Bands

Single-family homes totaled 124 sales across all price segments. The luxury tier ($1M+) moved fastest with 12 sales at 28.5 days median DOM and $1,420,000 median price. The $250K-$500K segment led in volume with 66 sales at 48 days median DOM and $376,750 median price. The $500K-$750K range recorded 26 sales at 76 days median DOM and $605,765 median price, while the $750K-$1M segment showed 16 sales at 37 days median DOM and $866,995 median price. Entry-level single-family homes under $250K had limited activity with 4 sales at 5.5 days median DOM and $227,500 median price.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led single-family volume with 47 sales at 52 days median DOM and $485,000 median price. Parrish showed strong performance with 40 sales at 36.5 days median DOM and $385,835 median price. Lakewood Ranch recorded 11 sales at 34 days median DOM and $610,000 median price, while Palmetto had 12 sales at 58 days median DOM and $385,000 median price. Luxury coastal markets included Anna Maria with 2 sales at 47.5 days median DOM and $3,647,500 median price, and Holmes Beach with 2 sales at 29 days median DOM and $1,420,000 median price. Sarasota single-family homes took longer with 4 sales at 126.5 days median DOM and $397,500 median price.

Price Bands

Condo/townhome/villa sales totaled 43 transactions. The entry-level segment under $250K dominated with 14 sales but took 153.5 days median DOM at $152,500 median price. The $250K-$500K range recorded 25 sales at 51 days median DOM and $335,648 median price. The luxury segment ($1M+) had limited activity with 1 sale at 26 days median DOM and $1,135,000 median price, while the $750K-$1M range showed 3 sales at 108 days median DOM and $850,000 median price. The $500K-$750K segment had no recorded activity during this period.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led CTV volume with 18 sales but took 199.5 days median DOM at $205,000 median price. Lakewood Ranch showed stronger velocity with 5 sales at 26 days median DOM and $365,000 median price. Parrish recorded 6 sales at 32 days median DOM and $282,840 median price, while Sarasota had 5 sales at 51 days median DOM and $280,000 median price. Coastal markets included Holmes Beach with 2 sales at 78 days median DOM and $572,500 median price, and Bradenton Beach with 2 sales at 20 days median DOM and $992,500 median price.

Property Types

Among attached housing types, townhouses performed best with 12 sales at 45 days median DOM and $287,495 median price. Villas showed moderate performance with 14 sales at 53 days median DOM and $375,000 median price. Condominiums faced the longest timeline with 17 sales taking 122 days median DOM at $230,000 median price, indicating potential opportunities for buyers seeking value in this segment.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Price townhouses competitively as they’re moving fastest at 45 days median DOM. Luxury properties ($1M+) are in high demand with just 27 days on market, making this an excellent time to list premium homes.
• Buyers: Focus on entry-level properties under $250K where inventory sits longer at 134.5 days, providing negotiation leverage. Ellenton offers the slowest market conditions with properties taking 169.5 days to sell.
• Investors: Target the $250K-$500K segment where the highest volume occurs with 91 sales, indicating strong rental demand and liquidity in this price range.
• Luxury market buyers should act quickly as high-end properties are moving in just 27 days, reflecting strong demand from affluent buyers in the Manatee County market.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: January 25-31, 2026