What Happened in Sarasota Real Estate: July 12–18?
Quick Answer
Sarasota County’s housing market stayed active from July 12 through July 18, 2026, with 215 new listings, 223 properties moving to pending, and 204 closed sales. The median sold price landed at $430,000, and sellers captured 91.8% of their asking price on average — a sign of steady, realistic pricing rather than a runaway market. Cash was a major force, making up 47.5% of closings, while new construction accounted for 13.2% of sales. Single-family homes moved fastest at roughly 82 days on market, and the under-$500K band remained the busiest by volume, drawing 122 of the week’s new listings. Buyers hunting for negotiating room should look to the $2M–$4.99M range, which took the longest to sell. Whether you’re weighing a move this summer or simply want to understand where your home stands, having current data on your side matters. If you have something about further information or if you need more information, contact Michael Renick.
Sarasota County Market Report: July 12–18, 2026
204 closed sales, a $430,000 median sold price, and 91.8% of list price achieved across the county this week.
Market Activity
Pricing & Time on Market
New Listing Flow by Price Band
Activity by City
Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Nokomis, Englewood, Osprey, and Longboat Key together accounted for 200 of the week’s 204 closed sales, with an additional 4 closings in other submarkets.
Segment Performance (Overall)
Price Bands
The under-$500K band led all segments with 120 closed sales at a median price of $325,000 and an average of 94.3 days on market. The $500K–$999K band followed with 49 sales at a median of $640,000 and 96.1 days on market. The $1M–$1.99M band posted the fastest turnaround among all price tiers at 85.6 days on market across 23 sales, with a median price of $1,270,348. The $2M–$4.99M band was the slowest overall, averaging 246.4 days on market across 10 sales at a median of $2,709,250. The $5M+ tier saw limited activity, with just 2 sales and no average days-on-market figure reported.
Geography (Cities)
Sarasota posted the highest closed volume at 92 sales with a median price of $472,750 and an average of 110.5 days on market. Venice followed with 45 sales at a median of $400,000 and a notably quicker 74.0 days on market. North Port recorded 26 sales at a median of $306,450 and 82.2 days on market. Nokomis closed 15 sales at a median of $505,000 and 101.5 days on market. Longboat Key, with 10 sales, carried the highest median price among these cities at $2,012,500 and 155.1 days on market. Englewood was the slowest city overall at 170.0 days on market across 7 sales at a median of $525,000, while Osprey saw 5 sales at a median of $925,000 and 116.0 days on market.
Property Types
Single-family residences dominated closed activity with 128 sales, an average of 82.4 days on market, and a median price of $498,750. Condominiums followed with 45 sales, a slower average of 132.8 days on market, and a median price of $315,000. Villas recorded 23 sales at 135.7 days on market and a median price of $383,000, while townhouses saw 8 sales at 120.6 days on market and a median price of $335,314.50.
Segment Performance — Single-Family
Price Bands
Single-family residences totaled 128 sold this week. The under-$500K band was the busiest at 65 sales, averaging 69.9 days on market at a median price of $341,000. The $500K–$999K band saw 40 sales at 92.6 days on market and a median of $650,000. The $1M–$1.99M band moved fastest at just 60.6 days on market across 15 sales, with a median price of $1,255,000. The $2M–$4.99M band was the slowest at 190.8 days on market across 7 sales, with a median of $2,650,000. The $5M+ tier saw limited activity, with only 1 sale and no average days-on-market figure reported.
Geography (Cities)
Among single-family sales, Sarasota led with 47 closings at a median price of $679,000 and 81.0 days on market. Venice followed with 32 sales at a median of $470,000 and a faster 59.2 days on market. North Port recorded 22 sales at a median of $325,000 and 70.1 days on market. Nokomis saw 11 sales at a median of $536,256 and 110.7 days on market. North Venice posted the fastest average of any city at 41.75 days on market across 4 sales, with a median price of $555,500. Englewood was the slowest at 188.8 days on market across 6 sales, with a median of $527,500, while Osprey recorded 3 sales at a median of $1,105,000 and 112.7 days on market.
Segment Performance — Condo/Townhome/Villa
Price Bands
The condo/townhome/villa (CTV) segment totaled 76 sold this week. The under-$500K band accounted for the bulk of activity with 55 sales, averaging 123.7 days on market at a median price of $285,000. The $500K–$999K band saw 9 sales at 111.25 days on market and a median of $540,213. The $1M–$1.99M band recorded 8 sales at 131.9 days on market and a median of $1,387,500. The $2M–$4.99M band was the slowest at 357.7 days on market across 3 sales, with a median of $3,250,000. The $5M+ tier saw limited activity, with only 1 sale and no average days-on-market figure reported.
Geography (Cities)
Within the CTV segment, Sarasota led with 45 sales at a median price of $390,000 and 141.3 days on market. Venice followed with 13 sales at a median of $328,000 and 109.75 days on market. Longboat Key recorded 7 sales at the highest median price among these cities, $1,475,000, and 150.6 days on market. North Port saw 4 sales at a median of $189,000 and 148.25 days on market, while Nokomis recorded 4 sales at a median of $272,500 and a faster 80.75 days on market. Osprey and Englewood each saw limited activity, with 2 and 1 sales respectively and no average days-on-market figures reported.
Property Types
Within the CTV segment, condominiums led with 45 sales, averaging 132.8 days on market at a median price of $315,000. Villas recorded 23 sales at 135.7 days on market and a median price of $383,000. Townhouses saw 8 sales at 120.6 days on market and a median price of $335,314.50, making them the fastest-moving CTV property type this week.
Actionable Playbook
- Sellers: Single-family residences were the fastest-moving property type this week at 82.4 days on market across 128 sales, and the $1M–$1.99M price band moved even faster at 85.6 days on market across 23 sales. Sellers in these segments should price competitively to capitalize on quicker turnaround.
- Buyers: The $2M–$4.99M band averaged 246.4 days on market across just 10 sales, and Englewood was the slowest city overall at 170.0 days on market across 7 sales — both suggest more room for negotiation.
- Investors: The under-$500K band remained the highest-volume price tier this week, indicating the most active segment for deal flow.
- Luxury sales (35 transactions) averaged 134.3 days on market at a median price of $1,500,000, reflecting a longer sales cycle in the upper tier compared to the broader market’s 101-day closed average.
DOM Basis: CDOM
Period: July 12 through 18, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Sarasota County right now?
For the week of July 12–18, 2026, the median sold price across Sarasota County was $430,000, working out to roughly $250 per square foot. Sellers are averaging 91.8% of their original list price at closing, which tells us pricing is staying fairly close to ask rather than seeing steep negotiation. If you’re mapping out a budget or a listing strategy, that 91.8% figure is a useful benchmark for how much cushion to expect between list and sale price.
How long are homes taking to sell in Sarasota right now?
Homes that closed during the week of July 12–18, 2026 spent an average of 101 days on market before going under contract. That’s a meaningful stretch, so sellers should plan for a longer runway and buyers have more room to negotiate than in a fast-moving market. By comparison, 215 new listings hit the market that same week, so there’s a steady flow of fresh inventory for buyers to consider alongside those longer-sitting homes.
Are people paying cash for homes in Sarasota County?
Yes, cash is playing a big role right now — 47.5% of closed sales during the week of July 12–18, 2026 were cash transactions, essentially splitting the market close to evenly between cash and financed buyers. This is worth knowing if you’re competing for a property, since a strong cash offer can carry real weight with sellers. It also reflects the mix of second-home and investment activity that’s typical for this part of Florida.
Is new construction a big part of the Sarasota market this week?
New construction made up 13.2% of activity for the week of July 12–18, 2026, meaning the large majority of the market — nearly 87% — is resale homes. That leaves buyers with a much bigger pool of existing homes to choose from, though new-build options remain a meaningful slice worth exploring. Of the 215 new listings and 204 closed sales that week, most were previously owned properties rather than freshly built ones.
Which Sarasota County cities are the most active for buyers and sellers right now?
The city of Sarasota led all areas for the week of July 12–18, 2026 with 118 new listings, 94 pending contracts, and 92 closings, making it the busiest market by far. Venice followed with 45 closed sales and 47 pending, and North Port posted 26 closings with 42 homes pending — both showing strong buyer follow-through relative to their size. Smaller markets like Nokomis, Englewood, Osprey, and Longboat Key rounded out the week with lighter but still active volume, each closing between 5 and 15 homes.
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