What Happened in Sarasota Real Estate: May 24–30, 2026?

Sarasota County Market Snapshot: May 24–30, 2026

314 Closed Sales · $441,963 Median Price · 96.1% List Price Achievement · 45.5% Cash Buyers

Price Bands

The $250K–$500K band was the undisputed volume leader this week, accounting for 156 of the 314 total closings at a median price of $359,500 and a median of 55.5 Days on the Market — confirming this range as the engine of Sarasota County’s market. The $500K–$750K band followed with 68 closings at a median price of $609,750 and a median of 77.5 days, while the $1M+ luxury tier posted 37 closings at a median price of $1,500,000 and a median of 95.0 days. Notably, the $750K–$1M band delivered the fastest absorption pace across all price segments, with 26 closings at a median price of $850,000 and a median of just 38.5 Days on the Market — suggesting buyers in that corridor are moving decisively. The Under $250K segment registered 27 closings at a median price of $195,000 and a median of 81.0 days, reflecting the friction that lower price points often encounter in a market dominated by cash buyers and higher-priced inventory.

Geography (Cities)

Sarasota city dominated the geographic leaderboard with 121 closings at a median price of $559,990 and a median of 80.0 Days on the Market. Venice was a strong second with 91 closings at a median price of $430,000 and a median of 54.0 days — also among the faster-moving cities this week. North Port contributed 51 closings at a median price of $315,000 and a median of 65.0 days, driven by its concentration of affordable and new-construction inventory. Nokomis posted 22 closings at a median price of $442,495 and a median of 48.5 days, while Englewood recorded 9 closings at a median price of $390,000 and a median of 81.0 days. Osprey delivered 4 closings at a median price of $645,000 and emerged as the fastest-closing market at a median of just 39.5 days. Longboat Key recorded 11 closings at a median price of $935,000 and a median of 84.0 days, consistent with the patient, premium pace of that barrier-island market. An additional 5 closings occurred in other submarkets.

Property Types

Single-family residences were the clear volume leader with 227 closings at a median price of $485,000 and a median of 64.0 Days on the Market, reflecting deep and sustained buyer demand for detached homes county-wide. Condominiums were the second most active type with 47 closings at a median price of $385,000, but carried a median of 84.0 days to close — the slowest pace among all property types, consistent with broader headwinds facing the Florida condo market including elevated HOA fees, insurance costs, and reserve funding requirements. Villas were the standout performers in terms of speed, recording 33 closings at a median price of $345,000 and a median of just 54.0 days. Townhouses saw more limited activity with 7 closings at a median price of $359,000 and a median of 77.0 days.

Price Bands

Single-family homes accounted for 227 total closings this week. The $250K–$500K band led with 111 sales at a median price of $370,200 and a median of 64.0 Days on the Market. The $500K–$750K band followed with 62 closings at a median price of $609,750 and a median of 77.5 days. The $750K–$1M range recorded 20 closings at a median price of $856,750 and a strikingly fast median of just 27.0 days — the quickest pace of any single-family price band this week. The $1M+ tier contributed 28 closings at a median price of $1,475,000 and a median of 89.0 days. Only 6 single-family homes closed under $250K, at a median price of $212,500 and a median of 41.0 days — reflecting the scarcity of detached affordable inventory in Sarasota County.

Geography (Cities)

Sarasota led all cities in single-family closings with 84 sales at a median price of $650,000 and a median of 78.0 Days on the Market. Venice was a close second in volume with 60 closings at a median price of $508,848 and a notably efficient median of 48.5 days. North Port contributed 47 single-family closings at a median price of $320,000 and a median of 60.0 days, reflecting its role as the county’s most active affordable detached market. Nokomis posted 19 closings at a median price of $475,000 and a median of 48.0 days — among the faster-moving corridors for single-family product. Englewood recorded 7 closings at a median price of $470,000 and a median of 123.0 days, the longest single-family absorption pace among cities with meaningful volume. Osprey saw 3 closings at a median price of $600,000 and a median of 37.0 days, while Longboat Key posted 2 closings at a median price of $1,892,500 and a median of 117.5 days, reflecting the ultra-premium, patient pace of that market.

Price Bands

The condo, townhome, and villa segment recorded 87 total closings this week. The $250K–$500K band led with 45 sales at a median price of $355,000 and a median of 48.0 Days on the Market — the most efficient price tier in this segment. The Under $250K band was the second most active with 21 closings at a median price of $195,000, but those units took a median of 97.0 days to close, the longest absorption pace in the CTV segment by a wide margin. The $1M+ tier contributed 9 closings at a median price of $1,690,000 and a median of 160.0 days, reflecting the extended timelines typical of high-end attached product. The $500K–$750K range recorded 6 closings at a median price of $633,250 and a median of 101.0 days. The $750K–$1M band saw limited activity with 6 closings at a median price of $825,000 and a median of 105.5 days.

Geography (Cities)

Sarasota led the CTV segment with 37 closings at a median price of $359,000 and a median of 86.0 Days on the Market. Venice was second with 31 closings at a median price of $330,000 and a median of 58.0 days. Longboat Key posted 9 closings at a median price of $850,000 and a median of 67.0 days, reflecting continued demand for luxury attached product on the barrier island. Englewood recorded 2 CTV closings at a median price of $380,380 and a fast median of just 13.0 days — the quickest pace among all cities in this segment. North Port contributed 4 CTV closings at a median price of $289,950 and a median of 146.0 days, while Nokomis posted 3 CTV closings at a median price of $230,000 and a median of 114.0 days, indicating these were longer-marketed properties that ultimately found buyers. Osprey saw limited CTV activity with 1 closing at a median price of $690,000 and a median of 42.0 days.

Property Types

Within the CTV segment, condominiums led in volume with 47 closings at a median price of $385,000 and a median of 84.0 Days on the Market — the heaviest time burden in the segment, reflecting ongoing challenges from elevated HOA fees, insurance costs, and reserve funding requirements facing Florida’s condo market. Villas were the velocity standout with 33 closings at a median price of $345,000 and a median of just 54.0 days, offering buyers a relatively quick-close attached option at an accessible price. Townhouses recorded 7 closings at a median price of $359,000 and a median of 77.0 days, a moderate pace that places them between villas and condominiums in terms of market speed. Buyers and investors seeking the best combination of speed and value in attached housing should take note of the villa segment’s consistent outperformance.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: The $250K–$500K band absorbed 156 closings this week at a median price of $359,500 and a median of 55.5 Days on the Market — price your listing competitively within this range to access the deepest pool of active buyers. If you own a villa, expect strong demand: villas were the fastest-moving property type this week with a median of just 54.0 days to close. Sellers in the $750K–$1M corridor are in an especially favorable position, as homes in that band sold in a median of only 38.5 days — the fastest absorption pace of any price segment in the county this week.
• Buyers: The $1M+ segment presents the most negotiating runway, with a median of 95.0 Days on the Market and 33 active listings still available. Condominiums county-wide are taking a median of 84.0 days to close, giving buyers in that category time and leverage to negotiate price and terms. The overall list price achieved rate of 96.1% means the market is firm, but patient buyers in slower-moving bands can still find room to negotiate.
• Investors: The $250K–$500K segment is where the market is most active, with 156 closings this week at a median price of $359,500 and 104 active listings currently available — the deepest inventory pool in the county. This band offers the best combination of buyer depth, liquidity, and resale velocity for investment-grade acquisitions in Sarasota County.
• Luxury Market Watch: The $1M+ segment closed with a median of 95.0 Days on the Market across 37 sales this week. Longboat Key contributed 11 closings at a median price of $935,000 and a median of 84.0 days, underscoring continued buyer interest at the top of the market. Luxury sellers should expect longer timelines and price strategically; well-prepared homes priced to the data will outperform those tested above market.

How many homes sold in Sarasota County the week of May 24 through May 30, 2026?

314 homes closed during that week across all property types, including single-family residences, condominiums, townhouses, and villas. Sarasota city led all submarkets with 121 closings, followed by Venice with 91 and North Port with 51. Sellers received an average of 96.1 percent of their list price, and the median sold price for the week was $441,963.

What price range had the most buyer activity in Sarasota County that week?

The $250,000 to $500,000 price band dominated the week with 156 closings out of 314 total, at a median price of $359,500 and a median of 55.5 Days on the Market. This band also held the deepest active inventory with 104 listings still available, making it the most liquid segment in the county. For buyers and investors, this range consistently represents the highest concentration of buyer demand and the broadest pool of available product.

Which property type sold fastest in Sarasota County during this period?

Villas were the fastest-moving property type, closing in a median of 54.0 Days on the Market across 33 sales at a median price of $345,000. Single-family residences were close behind with a median of 64.0 days across 227 closings at a median price of $485,000. Condominiums were the slowest property type at a median of 84.0 days across 47 closings, reflecting the ongoing challenges in Florida's condo market from elevated HOA fees, insurance costs, and reserve funding requirements.

Is it a good time to sell a home in the $750,000 to $1,000,000 range in Sarasota County?

The data for May 24 through May 30, 2026, points to a favorable environment for sellers in that range. The $750,000 to $1,000,000 price band was the fastest-absorbing segment county-wide, with 26 closings at a median price of $850,000 and a median of just 38.5 Days on the Market. That pace was faster than any other price band, including the high-volume $250,000 to $500,000 segment. County-wide list price achievement was 96.1 percent, and 45.5 percent of all buyers were paying cash, indicating strong, motivated demand.

How is the condo market performing in Sarasota County compared to single-family homes?

Condominiums are moving noticeably slower than single-family homes. Condos recorded 47 closings at a median price of $385,000 but carried a median of 84.0 Days on the Market, compared to single-family residences which posted 227 closings at a median price of $485,000 and a median of 64.0 days. In the condo, townhome, and villa segment overall, the Under $250,000 band took the longest to close at a median of 97.0 days. Buyers in the condo market have more negotiating time and leverage in the current environment, while sellers should price accurately and be prepared for longer marketing periods.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: May 24–30, 2026