Manatee County Report: March 29 – April 4
Manatee County Market Snapshot: March 29 – April 4, 2026
Strong Sales Volume with 278 Closings and 96.5% List Price Achievement
Market Activity
Pricing & Time on Market
Active Inventory by Price
Activity by City
Segment Performance (Overall)
Price Bands
The $250K-$500K segment dominated market activity with 146 sales at a median 61 days on market and $365,000 median price. Entry-level properties under $250K moved fastest at just 35.5 days with 28 sales at $170,000 median. The luxury $750K-$1M band showed remarkable velocity at 23 days on market for 32 sales at $878,274 median, while the $500K-$750K segment took longest at 73 days for 51 sales at $585,000 median. Ultra-luxury $1M+ properties averaged 26 days for 21 sales at $1,525,000 median price.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton led transaction volume with 123 sales averaging 73 days on market at $399,999 median price. Parrish followed with 64 sales at 65.5 days and $407,000 median. Lakewood Ranch achieved premium pricing with 42 sales at $652,500 median in just 39.5 days. Palmetto showed the fastest pace at 28 days for 29 sales at $359,000 median. Cortez delivered exceptional speed with 1 sale in just 8 days at $1,300,000, while University Park took longest at 83 days for 2 sales at $745,000 median. Holmes Beach commanded luxury pricing with 6 sales at $2,680,000 median in 39 days.
Property Types
Single-family residences dominated with 195 sales averaging 53 days on market at $495,000 median price. Condominiums took longest to sell at 100 days for 47 sales at $295,000 median. Villas and townhouses both showed strong performance at 41 days on market, with villas achieving $353,000 median for 15 sales and townhouses at $294,000 median for 21 sales. The data reveals buyers’ preference for single-family homes, while condominiums faced longer marketing periods despite lower price points.
Segment Performance — Single-Family
Price Bands
Single-family homes totaled 195 sales across all price segments. The $250K-$500K band led with 94 sales at 61 days on market and $393,490 median price. Luxury $750K-$1M properties moved fastest at 22 days for 31 sales at $876,645 median. The $500K-$750K segment took longest at 73 days for 45 sales at $585,990 median. Entry-level under $250K showed exceptional speed at 13 days for 5 sales at $220,000 median, while ultra-luxury $1M+ properties averaged 23.5 days for 20 sales at $1,606,500 median price.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton led single-family sales with 64 transactions at 62 days on market and $520,687 median price. Parrish followed with 57 sales averaging 64 days at $415,500 median. Lakewood Ranch commanded premium pricing with 33 sales at $798,908 median in 64 days. Palmetto showed fastest pace at 21 days for 26 sales at $371,500 median. Holmes Beach achieved ultra-luxury pricing with 6 sales at $2,680,000 median in 39 days, while Cortez delivered exceptional speed with 1 sale in just 8 days at $1,300,000.
Segment Performance — Condo/Townhome/Villa
Price Bands
Condo/townhome/villa sales totaled 83 transactions, concentrated heavily in affordable segments. The $250K-$500K band dominated with 52 sales at 63 days on market and $327,500 median price. Entry-level under $250K showed 23 sales at 77 days and $165,000 median. Higher-end segments showed limited activity: $500K-$750K had 6 sales at 67.5 days and $573,574 median, while $750K-$1M and $1M+ segments each recorded just 1 sale at 304 days ($908,000) and 191 days ($1,008,000) respectively.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton dominated CTV sales with 59 transactions averaging 79 days on market at $299,000 median price. Lakewood Ranch followed with 9 sales at faster 38 days and $340,000 median. Parrish recorded 7 sales at 86 days and $289,999 median. Coastal markets showed premium pricing with Longboat Key achieving $430,000 median for 2 sales in 33 days and Bradenton Beach at $725,000 for 1 sale in 36 days. Sarasota showed 2 sales but took significantly longer at 313.5 days with $252,500 median price.
Property Types
Condominiums represented the largest CTV segment with 47 sales but took longest at 100 days on market with $295,000 median price. Villas and townhouses both performed significantly better, each averaging 41 days on market. Villas achieved higher pricing with $353,000 median for 15 sales, while townhouses recorded $294,000 median for 21 sales. The data suggests buyers prefer villa and townhouse formats over traditional condominiums, likely due to more private outdoor space and reduced density.
Actionable Playbook
- Sellers: Price in the $750K-$1M range for fastest results at just 23 days on market, or consider villa format which moves in 41 days at $353,000 median. Avoid overpricing in the $500K-$750K segment which takes 73 days to sell.
- Buyers: Focus on the $500K-$750K range where properties take 73 days to sell, creating negotiation opportunities. Consider University Park where properties average 83 days on market, or look at condominiums which take 100 days and may offer pricing flexibility.
- Investors: Target the $250K-$500K segment where 146 sales occurred, representing the market’s highest volume and most liquid price point with consistent 61-day absorption.
- Luxury market buyers can expect quick closings with $1M+ properties averaging just 26 days on market, indicating strong demand and limited inventory in premium segments.
DOM Basis: CDOM
Period: March 29 – April 4, 2026
