Sarasota Counthy Market Snapshot: March 1 – 7, 2026

Sarasota County Market Snapshot: March 1-7, 2026

Strong Activity with 95.3% List Price Achievement

Price Bands

The luxury segment ($1M+) demonstrated exceptional velocity with 28 sales closing in just 29 days median DOM at a $1,795,000 median price. The high-volume $250K-$500K segment recorded 110 sales with a 36.5-day median DOM at $382,000 median price, representing the market’s sweet spot. Entry-level properties under $250K showed slower absorption with 31 sales taking 58 days median DOM at $200,000 median price, while the $500K-$750K band recorded 46 sales with 57 days median DOM at $600,000 median price.

Geography (Cities)

Venice led market efficiency with 61 sales closing in 31 days median DOM at $389,000 median price, followed closely by North Port with 29 sales at 48 days median DOM and $329,900 median price. Sarasota dominated transaction volume with 99 sales at 48 days median DOM and $490,000 median price. Longboat Key’s luxury market showed 9 sales with 57 days median DOM at an impressive $1,850,000 median price. North Venice experienced the slowest pace with just 2 sales taking 126.5 days median DOM at $474,000 median price.

Property Types

Single-family residences dominated with 164 sales at 44 days median DOM and $495,750 median price, representing the market’s core segment. Condominiums recorded 45 sales with 57 days median DOM at $399,000 median price, while villas showed strong performance with 25 sales closing in just 32 days median DOM at $345,000 median price. Townhouses had limited activity with 6 sales taking 81.5 days median DOM at $304,000 median price.

Price Bands

Single-family homes totaled 164 sales across all price segments. The luxury tier ($1M+) moved exceptionally fast with 20 sales in 17.5 days median DOM at $1,670,000 median price. The $250K-$500K segment led volume with 72 sales at 43.5 days median DOM and $386,000 median price. Mid-tier homes ($500K-$750K) recorded 37 sales with 48 days median DOM at $580,000 median price, while the $750K-$1M band showed 24 sales taking 59 days median DOM at $857,500 median price.

Geography (Cities)

Sarasota led single-family activity with 64 sales at 38 days median DOM and $580,000 median price. Venice followed with 33 sales moving quickly at 22 days median DOM and $520,000 median price. North Port recorded 28 sales with 42.5 days median DOM at $332,400 median price, while Nokomis showed 19 sales at 55 days median DOM and $500,000 median price. Longboat Key’s luxury single-family market recorded 3 sales with 57 days median DOM at an exceptional $2,150,000 median price.

Price Bands

Condo/townhome/villa sales totaled 76 transactions across all price ranges. The $250K-$500K segment dominated with 38 sales at 32 days median DOM and $367,500 median price. Entry-level properties under $250K recorded 20 sales with 81.5 days median DOM at $197,500 median price. The luxury segment ($1M+) showed 8 sales with 62 days median DOM at $1,850,000 median price, while the $500K-$750K band recorded 9 sales taking 79 days median DOM at $630,000 median price.

Geography (Cities)

Sarasota led CTV activity with 35 sales at 57 days median DOM and $420,000 median price. Venice recorded 28 sales moving efficiently at 34 days median DOM and $332,500 median price. Longboat Key’s luxury condo market showed strong activity with 6 sales at 62 days median DOM and $1,475,000 median price. Englewood recorded 4 sales with 67.5 days median DOM at $343,837 median price, while other markets showed limited CTV activity.

Property Types

Villas demonstrated the strongest performance with 25 sales closing in just 32 days median DOM at $345,000 median price, making them the fastest-moving property type in the CTV segment. Condominiums recorded 45 sales with 57 days median DOM at $399,000 median price, representing the volume leader. Townhouses showed limited activity with 6 sales taking 81.5 days median DOM at $304,000 median price, indicating a more selective buyer pool for this property type.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Price villas competitively as they’re moving fastest at 32 days median DOM, and consider the luxury market ($1M+) which is clearing in just 29 days with strong pricing power at $1,795,000 median.
• Buyers: Focus negotiation efforts on entry-level properties under $250K where homes sit 58 days median DOM, and consider North Venice where the 2 recent sales took 126.5 days median DOM, suggesting potential opportunities.
• Investors: Target the $250K-$500K segment where the action is concentrated with 110 sales at $382,000 median price and reasonable 36.5-day absorption.
• Luxury market buyers should act decisively as properties above $1M are moving in just 29 days, indicating strong demand and limited negotiation windows.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: March 1-7, 2026