Manatee County Snapshot: Feb 1 – 7, 2026

Manatee County Market Snapshot: February 1-7, 2026

Strong Activity with 340 New Listings and 96.1% List Price Achievement

Price Bands

The $250K-$500K segment dominated sales activity with 60 transactions at a median DOM of 58.5 days and median price of $378,999. The luxury market over $1M showed 15 sales but took significantly longer at 109 days median DOM, with a median price of $1.64 million. The $750K-$1M band performed exceptionally well with 14 sales in just 15 days median DOM at $857,500 median price. Entry-level properties under $250K had limited activity with 11 sales in 29 days, while the $500K-$750K segment recorded 23 sales in 39 days at $580,000 median price.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led the market with 54 sales at 47.5 days median DOM and $477,064 median price, followed by Parrish with 21 sales in 42 days at $390,000. Lakewood Ranch demonstrated the fastest pace with 9 sales in just 12 days at a premium $739,562 median price. Holmes Beach showed luxury market characteristics with 8 sales taking 135 days at $1.57 million median price. Sarasota recorded 9 sales in 108 days at $405,000, while Palmetto had 11 sales in 92 days at $355,000. Longboat Key showed limited activity with 2 sales in 104 days at $2.18 million median price.

Property Types

Single-family residences dominated the market with 93 sales at 50 days median DOM and $510,000 median price. Condominiums recorded 15 sales in 54 days at $350,000 median price, while villas showed 12 sales taking 75.5 days at $346,042 median price. Townhouses demonstrated the fastest movement with just 3 sales but only 14 days median DOM at $249,900 median price, making them the most efficient property type for quick sales.

Price Bands

Single-family homes totaled 93 sales across all price segments. The $250K-$500K band led with 42 sales in 56.5 days median DOM at $390,000 median price. The $500K-$750K segment recorded 21 sales in 43 days at $575,000, while the $750K-$1M band showed strong performance with 13 sales in just 18 days at $865,000 median price. Luxury single-family homes over $1M had 15 sales taking 109 days at $1.64 million median price. Entry-level single-family properties under $250K showed limited activity with only 2 sales in 21 days at $155,000 median price.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton dominated single-family sales with 37 transactions in 45 days median DOM at $524,000 median price. Parrish followed with 18 sales in 45.5 days at $412,000, while Lakewood Ranch recorded 9 sales in an exceptional 12 days at $739,562 median price. Palmetto had 9 single-family sales in 92 days at $366,000, and Holmes Beach showed 7 luxury sales taking 82 days at $1.65 million median price. Sarasota recorded 5 single-family sales in 108 days at $414,888, while Longboat Key had limited activity with 1 sale taking 206 days at $4.2 million.

Price Bands

Condo/townhome/villa sales totaled 30 transactions, concentrated in the lower price bands. The $250K-$500K segment led with 18 sales taking 79 days median DOM at $359,035 median price. Entry-level properties under $250K recorded 9 sales in 29 days at $236,000 median price. The $500K-$750K band had limited activity with 2 sales in 15 days at $665,000, while the $750K-$1M segment showed 1 sale in just 5 days at $765,000. The luxury CTV market over $1M had no recorded sales during this period.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led CTV sales with 17 transactions in 50 days median DOM at $320,000 median price. Sarasota recorded 4 CTV sales taking significantly longer at 276 days median DOM with $363,250 median price. Parrish showed 3 CTV sales with immediate turnover at 0 days median DOM and $347,085 median price. University Park had 2 sales in 153 days at $398,750, while Palmetto recorded 2 sales in 184 days at $254,250. Holmes Beach and Longboat Key each had 1 CTV sale, with Holmes Beach taking 409 days at $350,000 and Longboat Key moving quickly in 2 days at $165,000.

Property Types

Among CTV properties, condominiums led with 15 sales in 54 days median DOM at $350,000 median price. Villas recorded 12 sales taking longer at 75.5 days median DOM with $346,042 median price. Townhouses showed the fastest movement with 3 sales in just 14 days median DOM at $249,900 median price, demonstrating strong buyer preference for this property type in the current market conditions.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Townhouses are moving fastest at just 14 days median DOM, while the $750K-$1M price band shows exceptional velocity at 15 days. Price competitively in these segments for quick sales, and consider Lakewood Ranch for premium positioning with 12-day average sales time.
• Buyers: Luxury properties over $1M are taking 109 days to sell, creating negotiation opportunities. Ellenton shows the slowest market at 262 days, potentially offering the best deals for patient buyers willing to negotiate.
• Investors: The $250K-$500K segment represents the highest volume opportunity with 60 sales, indicating strong rental demand and resale potential in this price range.
• Luxury market buyers should expect extended timelines, as properties over $1M are averaging 109 days on market, requiring patience but potentially offering more negotiating power.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: February 1-7, 2026