What Defined Sarasota’s Market August 2–8?
Quick Answer
Sarasota County’s August 2 through 8 market calls for neighborhood-level guidance, and Michael Renick is the local expert buyers and sellers can rely on to read the numbers and distinguish new-listing flow. During the week, the county recorded 197 new listings, 216 pending listings, and 168 closed sales. The median sold price was $409,500, while sellers achieved 91.4% of list price and closed sales averaged 82 days on the market. Under $500K generated the most new listing flow, with 120 listings, and also led completed sales with 105 closings averaging about 65 days. Single Family Residence closed faster than the other property types, averaging about 68 days across 116 sales. For buyers evaluating the upper tier, the $2M–$4.99M band logged four sales and averaged about 274 days. Michael Renick can translate these countywide signals into a specific strategy for your price point, property type, and location. If you have something about further information or if you need more information, contact Michael Renick.
Sarasota County Real Estate Market Update: August 2 through 8, 2026
A weekly view of 197 new listings, 216 pending listings, and 168 closed sales.
Market Activity
Pricing & Time on Market
New Listing Flow by Price Band
Activity by City
Segment Performance (Overall)
Price Bands
Among closed sales, the Under $500K band recorded 105 sales and averaged 65 days on the market. The $500K – $999K band recorded 49 sales at 103 days, and the $1M – $1.99M band recorded nine sales at 105 days. The $2M – $4.99M band had four sales averaging 274 days. The $5M+ band had one sale with limited timing data.
Geography (Cities)
Sarasota recorded the most closings among the named cities, with 66 sales averaging 100 days on the market. North Port was the fastest, with 33 sales averaging 43 days. Venice had 39 sales averaging 86 days; Nokomis had 13 at 67 days; Englewood had six at 70.5 days; Longboat Key had four at 85 days; and Osprey was the slowest at four sales and 142.75 days.
Property Types
Single Family Residence recorded 116 sales, averaged 68 days on the market, and had a median price of $464,500. Condominium recorded 34 sales, averaged 124 days, and had a median price of $316,750. Townhouse recorded seven sales, averaged 87 days, and had a median price of $242,500. Villa recorded 11 sales, averaged 83 days, and had a median price of $277,900.
Segment Performance — Single-Family
Price Bands
Single-family homes recorded 116 closed sales. The Under $500K band led with 66 sales averaging 47 days on the market, followed by 39 sales in the $500K – $999K band averaging 82 days. The $1M – $1.99M band had seven sales averaging 106 days, and the $2M – $4.99M band had four sales averaging 274 days. The $5M+ band had limited activity.
Geography (Cities)
For single-family sales, Sarasota recorded 38 closings averaging 91 days on the market. Venice recorded 28 at 74 days, North Port recorded 27 at 37.64 days, Nokomis recorded 12 at 63.7 days, Englewood recorded five at 63.6 days, and Osprey recorded three at 31 days.
Segment Performance — Condo/Townhome/Villa
Price Bands
Condo, townhouse, and villa properties recorded 52 closed sales. The Under $500K band recorded 39 sales averaging 95 days on the market, and the $500K – $999K band recorded 10 sales averaging 176.4 days. The $1M – $1.99M band had two sales with limited timing data, the $2M – $4.99M band had limited activity, and the $5M+ band had one sale with limited timing data.
Geography (Cities)
Within condo, townhouse, and villa sales, Sarasota recorded 28 closings averaging 110 days on the market. Venice recorded 11 closings averaging 115 days, North Port recorded six at 65 days, Longboat Key recorded three at 82 days, and Nokomis and Osprey each recorded one closing with limited timing data.
Property Types
Condominiums recorded 34 sales, averaged 124 days on the market, and had a median price of $316,750. Townhouses recorded seven sales, averaged 87 days, and had a median price of $242,500. Villas recorded 11 sales, averaged 83 days, and had a median price of $277,900.
Actionable Playbook
- Sellers: Single Family Residence was the fastest property type at 68 days across 116 closings, and the Under $500K band was the fastest band at 65 days across 105 closings. Use these completed-sale benchmarks when setting price and timeline expectations.
- Buyers: The $2M – $4.99M band averaged 274 days across four closings, while Osprey averaged 142.75 days across four closings. These slower segments merit close attention to price and terms.
- Investors: The Under $500K band was the highest-volume completed-sale segment, with 105 sales, and it also produced 120 new listings this week.
- The luxury segment recorded 14 closings, averaged 142 days on the market, and had a median sold price of $1,612,500.
DOM Basis: CDOM
Period: August 2 through 8, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the median sold price in Sarasota County for August 2 through 8?
The countywide median sold price was $409,500. Sellers achieved 91.4% of list price on average across the reported closed sales.
How long did Sarasota County homes take to sell?
Closed sales averaged 82 days on the market. Single Family Residence was the fastest property type, with 116 sales averaging 68 days, while Condominium had 34 sales averaging 124 days.
Which Sarasota County price range had the most new listings?
The Under $500K band had the most new listing flow, with 120 new listings this week. It also had the most completed sales, with 105 closings averaging 65 days on the market.
Which named city had the most market activity this week?
Sarasota had the highest reported activity among the named cities: 98 new listings, 95 pending listings, and 66 closed sales. Venice followed with 40 new listings, 49 pending listings, and 39 closed sales.
Where did buyers have a longer decision window in Sarasota County?
The $2M – $4.99M price band recorded four closed sales and averaged 274 days on the market. Osprey was the slowest named city, with four closed sales averaging 142.75 days.
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I’m Michael Renick — a Florida West Coast broker with over 15 years guiding families through some of the biggest decisions of their lives. I’ve built my practice on hard work, honesty, and total transparency. No shortcuts, no spin — just straight answers, deep market knowledge, and the dedication my clients deserve from start to close.
