What Happened in Manatee County Real Estate: Sept 13-19?
Quick Answer
Manatee County’s housing market showed steady momentum from September 13 through 19, 2026, with 217 new listings reaching the MLS, 156 pending sales, and 176 closed transactions for the week. The median sold price came in at $433,500, with sellers achieving 93.1% of list price on average — a strong signal that accurately priced homes continue to move efficiently. Closed sales averaged 78 days on the market, while villas were the fastest-moving property type at just 41 days and condominiums the slowest at roughly 91 days. Bradenton posted the most overall activity countywide, while Sarasota-area listings within Manatee County’s data closed the fastest at around 30 days on the market. New construction accounted for nearly 31% of new listings this week, reflecting continued builder confidence in the area. For buyers and sellers trying to make sense of these shifting local dynamics, having a trusted advisor on the ground is essential. If you have something about further information or if you need more information, contact Michael Renick.
Manatee County Real Estate Market Update: September 13 – 19, 2026
176 closed sales, a $433,500 median sold price, and sellers achieving 93.1% of list price this week.
Market Activity
Pricing & Time on Market
New Listing Flow by Price Band
Activity by City
Segment Performance (Overall)
Price Bands
The Under $500K band led all closings with 107 sales and an average of 68.4 days on the market, at a median price of $346,990. The $500K – $999K band followed with 56 closings averaging 97.1 days at a median of $625,000. The $1M – $1.99M band posted 10 closings averaging 88.4 days at a median of $1,205,000, while the $2M – $4.99M band saw 3 closings move quickest of all at 29 days, with a median price of $2,249,000. The $5M+ band recorded no closings this week, showing limited activity.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton led all cities with 74 closings averaging 79.3 days on the market at a median price of $415,000. Parrish followed with 48 closings at 77.2 days and a median of $370,250, while Palmetto posted 21 closings at 73.9 days and a median of $430,000. Lakewood Ranch recorded 12 closings, moving faster at 57.1 days with a median of $581,000. Sarasota was the fastest-moving city overall with 6 closings in just 30.2 days at a median of $514,995, while Holmes Beach was the slowest with 6 closings averaging 97.7 days at a median of $867,500.
Property Types
Single Family Residences led with 133 closings, averaging 80.8 days on the market at a median price of $495,000. Condominiums posted 22 closings averaging 90.6 days at a median of $240,000. Townhouses recorded 10 closings at 57.8 days with a median of $280,495, while Villas closed 11 sales in just 41.2 days, the fastest pace of any property type, at a median price of $320,000.
Segment Performance — Single-Family
Price Bands
Single-family homes totaled 133 closings countywide. The Under $500K band accounted for 67 of those sales, averaging 66.6 days at a median of $386,910. The $500K – $999K band saw 54 closings averaging 98.1 days at a median of $625,000. The $1M – $1.99M band recorded 9 closings at 95.3 days with a median of $1,275,000, and the $2M – $4.99M band posted 3 closings, the fastest pace at 29 days, with a median of $2,249,000. The $5M+ band saw limited activity with no closings.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton led single-family closings with 49 sales averaging 77.6 days at a median price of $532,805. Parrish followed with 38 closings at 88.8 days and a median of $408,500, while Palmetto posted 18 closings at 81.1 days with a median of $495,620. Lakewood Ranch recorded 10 closings, moving faster at 44.1 days with a median of $605,995. Sarasota was the fastest single-family market with 5 closings in just 23.0 days at a median of $549,990, while Holmes Beach was the slowest with 4 closings averaging 108.3 days at a median of $867,500.
Segment Performance — Condo/Townhome/Villa
Price Bands
The combined condo, townhouse, and villa segment totaled 43 closings countywide. The Under $500K band dominated with 40 closings averaging 71.2 days at a median price of $258,473. The $500K – $999K band saw limited activity with just 2 closings, and the $1M – $1.99M band recorded only 1 closing, both without reported day-on-market or median price detail. The $2M – $4.99M and $5M+ bands saw no closings, reflecting limited activity at the top of this segment.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton led this segment with 25 closings averaging 82.4 days at a median price of $240,000. Parrish followed with 10 closings at 40.3 days and a median of $259,723, while Palmetto posted 3 closings at 33.0 days with a median of $320,000. Holmes Beach and Lakewood Ranch each recorded 2 closings with limited activity on day-on-market and median price detail, and Sarasota saw 1 closing with limited activity reported as well.
Property Types
Within this segment, Condominiums posted the most closings at 22, but were also the slowest-moving property type at 90.6 days, with a median price of $240,000. Townhouses recorded 10 closings averaging 57.8 days at a median of $280,495. Villas were the standout performer with 11 closings, the fastest pace of any property type at 41.2 days, and a median price of $320,000.
Actionable Playbook
- Sellers: Villas are the fastest-moving property type at 41.2 days across 11 closings, and the $2M – $4.99M band moved quickest of all price tiers at 29 days across 3 closings. Sellers in these segments can expect a shorter runway to contract when priced well.
- Buyers: The $500K – $999K band is the slowest-moving price tier at 97.1 days across 56 closings, and Holmes Beach is the slowest city at 97.7 days across 6 closings. These segments may offer buyers more room to negotiate on price and terms.
- Investors: The Under $500K band remains the highest-volume price segment countywide, showing where the bulk of transaction activity and liquidity is concentrated.
- The luxury segment saw 13 closings averaging 77.6 days on the market with a median price of $1,510,162, showing that upper-tier homes are still transacting at a measured but steady pace.
DOM Basis: CDOM
Period: September 13 through 19, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the median home price in Manatee County right now?
The median sold price across Manatee County for the week of September 13 through 19, 2026 was $433,500, with a median price per square foot of $217. Sellers achieved 93.1% of list price on average, and single-family homes carried a higher segment median of $495,000, while the combined condo, townhouse, and villa segment posted a lower median of $260,000.
How long are homes taking to sell in Manatee County?
Closed listings averaged 78 days on the market countywide during this period. By property type, villas were the fastest-moving at 41.2 days across 11 closings, while condominiums were the slowest at 90.6 days across 22 closings. By price band, the $2M – $4.99M range moved quickest at 29 days, while the $500K – $999K band was slowest at 97.1 days.
Which Manatee County cities are seeing the most real estate activity?
Bradenton led all cities with 264 total transactions (116 new listings, 74 pending, 74 closed), followed by Parrish with 115 total transactions (36 new listings, 31 pending, 48 closed). Palmetto posted 55 total transactions, Lakewood Ranch 47, Sarasota 27, Anna Maria 9, and Holmes Beach 7.
Are cash buyers and new construction shaping the Manatee County market?
Yes. Cash sales accounted for 35.8% of closings during the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, and new construction represented 30.7% of overall market activity, both signs of an active investor and builder presence alongside traditional resale transactions.
Is now a good time to buy or sell in Manatee County’s slower-moving segments?
Buyers may find negotiating room in the $500K – $999K price band, the slowest-moving tier at 97.1 days across 56 closings, and in Holmes Beach, the slowest city at 97.7 days across 6 closings. Sellers in the Under $500K band, the highest-volume price segment countywide, should focus on pricing precision given the depth of competing listings, while the luxury segment (13 closings, median $1,510,162) averaged 77.6 days on the market.
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