What Happened in Sarasota Real Estate: July 5–11?
Quick Answer
Sarasota County’s housing market stayed active during the week of July 5 through July 11, 2026, with 241 new listings reaching the market, 189 homes moving into pending status, and 186 sales closing countywide. The median sold price settled at $450,000, and sellers achieved 90.5% of their original list price on average — a signal that realistically priced homes continue to attract strong offers even in the summer stretch. Closed sales averaged 86 days on the market, while the Under $500K band remained the busiest segment, drawing the most new listing activity and the deepest buyer competition. Venice stood out as one of the faster-moving submarkets. For anyone weighing a move in Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Nokomis, Englewood, or the barrier islands, the data points to a market that still rewards sharp pricing and a clear strategy. If you have something about further information or if you need more information, contact Michael Renick.
Sarasota County Real Estate Market Update: July 5–11, 2026
241 new listings, 189 pending contracts, and 186 closed sales at a $450,000 median sold price with 90.5% of list price achieved.
Market Activity
Pricing & Time on Market
New Listing Flow by Price Band
Activity by City
Segment Performance (Overall)
Price Bands
Homes priced under $500,000 dominated closed activity with 101 sales at an average of 74.0 days on the market and a median price of $330,000. The $500K–$999K band followed with 56 closings averaging 93.9 days at a $630,000 median. The $1M–$1.99M band saw 19 closings averaging 107.4 days at a $1,250,000 median, while the $2M–$4.99M band posted 7 closings averaging 78.3 days at a $3,050,000 median. The $5M+ tier was the slowest countywide, with just 3 closings averaging 226.3 days at a $6,500,000 median, underscoring how much longer the ultra-luxury tier takes to transact.
Geography (Cities)
Sarasota led all submarkets with 78 closings at an average of 73.1 days on the market and a $577,450 median price. Venice followed with 38 closings, the fastest pace among major cities at 66.6 average days and a $356,250 median. North Port posted 26 closings averaging 95.0 days at a $301,500 median, while Nokomis recorded 22 closings averaging 69.1 days at a $457,500 median. Englewood closed 12 sales but was the slowest of the group at 167.3 average days and a $690,000 median, and Longboat Key logged 6 closings averaging 142.8 days at a $1,500,000 median. Together these seven cities accounted for the large majority of countywide closed activity, with a small number of additional closings occurring in other Sarasota County submarkets.
Property Types
Single Family Residences led with 133 closings averaging 89.8 days on the market at a $515,000 median price. Condominiums followed with 33 closings averaging 95.4 days at a $400,000 median, making condos the slowest-moving property type overall. Villas posted 16 closings averaging just 48.9 days at a $340,000 median, and Townhouses were the fastest-moving type countywide with 4 closings averaging 46.5 days at a $227,500 median.
Segment Performance — Single-Family
Price Bands
Single-family homes recorded 133 total closings for the week. The Under $500K band was busiest with 61 closings averaging 84.6 days at a $355,000 median. The $500K–$999K band followed with 52 closings averaging 91.0 days at a $619,000 median. The $1M–$1.99M band saw 14 closings averaging 75.9 days at a $1,286,562.50 median, the $2M–$4.99M band had 3 closings averaging 96.0 days at a $3,550,000 median, and the $5M+ tier logged 3 closings averaging 226.3 days at a $6,500,000 median.
Geography (Cities)
Sarasota led single-family closings with 55 sales averaging 73.9 days at a $640,000 median. North Port followed with 25 closings averaging 96.6 days at a $303,000 median, and Nokomis posted 18 closings averaging 75.4 days at a $495,000 median. Venice also recorded 18 closings, the fastest pace among these single-family submarkets at 59.1 average days and a $482,500 median. Englewood closed 12 single-family sales but was the slowest at 167.3 average days and a $690,000 median, and Longboat Key logged 2 closings in this segment.
Segment Performance — Condo/Townhome/Villa
Price Bands
The condo, townhouse, and villa segment logged 53 total closings for the week. The Under $500K band dominated with 40 closings averaging 58.4 days at a $293,000 median. The $500K–$999K band saw 4 closings averaging 130.0 days at an $810,000 median, and the $1M–$1.99M band posted 5 closings averaging 189.4 days at a $1,250,000 median — the slowest pace in this segment. The $2M–$4.99M band had 4 closings averaging 60.5 days at a $2,675,125 median, while the $5M+ tier showed limited activity with no closings recorded.
Geography (Cities)
Sarasota led this segment with 23 closings averaging 71.0 days at a $399,500 median. Venice followed closely with 20 closings averaging 73.1 days at a $287,500 median. Longboat Key posted 4 closings averaging 141.8 days at a $1,499,500 median, and Nokomis logged 4 closings, the fastest pace in this segment at 43.5 average days and a $407,500 median. Osprey and North Port each showed limited activity with a single closing recorded in this segment.
Property Types
Condominiums led the segment with 33 closings averaging 95.4 days on the market at a $400,000 median — the slowest-moving of the three types. Villas posted 16 closings averaging just 48.9 days at a $340,000 median, and Townhouses recorded 4 closings and were the fastest-moving of the three at 46.5 average days with a $227,500 median.
Actionable Playbook
- Sellers: Townhouses are the fastest-moving property type at just 46.5 average days on market, and the Under $500K price band is also moving quickest at 74.0 average days. Sellers in these categories should price sharply from day one to capture the strong buyer interest currently in the market.
- Buyers: The $5M+ price band is the slowest-moving segment at 226.3 average days, and Englewood is the slowest city at 167.3 average days — both present potential negotiation opportunities for patient buyers.
- Investors: The Under $500K band is the highest-volume price segment countywide, making it the area with the deepest transaction activity and the most competition for available new listings.
- Luxury properties priced at $1 million and above averaged 117.04 days on market across 29 closings, with a luxury median sold price of $1,499,000 — luxury sellers should plan for a longer marketing runway and price accordingly from the outset.
DOM Basis: CDOM
Period: July 5 through 11, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the median home price in Sarasota County this week?
From July 5 through 11, 2026, the median sold price across Sarasota County was $450,000, with a median price per square foot of $250. By city, Sarasota itself posted a higher median closed price of $577,450, while Venice closed at a median of $356,250 and North Port at $301,500 — a reminder that pricing varies significantly by submarket even within the same countywide week.
How fast are homes selling in Sarasota County right now?
Closed sales averaged 86 days on the market countywide during this week. Pace varies by price band: homes under $500,000 sold fastest among the bands at an average of 74 days, while the $1M–$1.99M band took about 107 days and the $5M+ band averaged 226 days. By city, Venice was the fastest-moving market at an average of 67 days on market across 38 closings, while Englewood was the slowest at about 167 days across 12 closings.
Are sellers getting close to their asking price in Sarasota County?
Yes — sellers achieved 90.5% of list price on average for homes that closed this week, indicating negotiating room has narrowed but buyers are still securing modest concessions. This list-price-achieved rate, combined with a 46.8% cash sales share, suggests a market where well-priced homes are attracting serious, well-qualified buyers rather than sitting for steep discounts.
Where is new listing activity concentrated in Sarasota County?
There were 241 new listings this week countywide, and the Under $500,000 price band accounted for the largest share by far at 155 new listings, followed by 52 in the $500K–$999K band, 17 in the $1M–$1.99M band, 16 in the $2M–$4.99M band, and just 1 above $5M. By city, Sarasota led new listing activity with 106 new listings this week, followed by North Port with 53 and Venice with 39.
How much competition is there for homes in different price ranges in Sarasota County?
Activity is heavily weighted toward entry-level and mid-market homes: the Under $500,000 band was both the highest-volume segment and generated 101 closed sales at a median price of $330,000, while single-family homes alone accounted for 133 of the week’s 186 total closings at a median price of $515,000. Luxury activity ($1M+) saw 29 closings this week at a median price of $1,499,000 and an average of about 117 days on market, showing that higher-end homes take considerably longer to sell than the broader market’s 86-day average.
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