What Happened in Sarasota County Real Estate: Sept 27-Oct 3?
Quick Answer
For the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026, Sarasota County closed 307 sales, and Michael Renick is tracking every one of them. The county added 295 new listings this week while 210 homes went pending. The median sold price was $435,000, or $249 per square foot, and sellers achieved 92.1% of their original list price, so realistic pricing still matters. Closed homes averaged 98 days on market, cash buyers accounted for 46.9% of sales, and new construction made up 23.8%. Villas sold fastest at 82 days, while condominiums lagged at 145 days. The $500K–$999K band moved quickest at 80 days, and the $2M–$4.99M band averaged 250 days, giving luxury buyers room to negotiate. The city of Sarasota led all submarkets with 152 closings, followed by Venice with 64 and North Port with 38. If you have something about further information or if you need more information, contact Michael Renick.
Sarasota County Real Estate Market Update: September 27 through October 3, 2026
307 closed sales, 210 new pendings and 295 new listings, with a $435,000 median sold price
Market Activity
Pricing & Time on Market
New Listing Flow by Price Band
Activity by City
Segment Performance (Overall)
Price Bands
Homes under $500K carried the week with 171 closings at a median of $334,900 and an average of 100 days on market. The $500K–$999K band was the fastest, with 98 sales averaging 80 days at a median of $630,000. The $1M–$1.99M band recorded 22 sales averaging 109 days. At the top, the $2M–$4.99M band was the slowest at 250 days across 8 sales, while the $5M+ tier also posted 8 closings, averaging 147 days at a median of $7,387,500.
Geography (Cities)
The city of Sarasota led all submarkets with 152 closings, averaging 107 days at a median of $536,250. Venice followed with 64 sales (85 days, median $387,500), and North Port added 38 (119 days, median $324,750). Nokomis moved quickly at 55 days across 27 sales, and Englewood averaged 58 days across 14. Osprey was the fastest city at 55 days and Longboat Key the slowest at 166 days, though each had only 5 closings, so treat those two as small samples.
Property Types
Single-family residences accounted for 216 closings, averaging 89 days at a median of $515,000. Villas were the fastest type at 82 days across 22 sales (median $367,495). Townhouses posted 20 sales at 101 days (median $305,000), and condominiums were the slowest at 145 days across 49 sales (median $330,000).
Segment Performance — Single-Family
Price Bands
Sarasota County closed 216 single-family homes this week. The under-$500K band led volume with 104 sales at 94 days (median $350,000), and the $500K–$999K band added 83 at 75 days (median $630,000). The $1M–$1.99M band was the quickest single-family tier at 48 days across 17 sales. Above $2M, the pace slowed: 7 sales in the $2M–$4.99M band averaged 215 days, and 5 sales at $5M+ averaged 159 days.
Geography (Cities)
The city of Sarasota recorded 95 single-family closings at 88 days and a median of $610,000. Venice added 46 (92 days, median $462,450), and North Port 37 (122 days, median $325,000). Nokomis was the standout among larger samples, with 22 homes averaging just 46 days at a median of $547,250, and Englewood followed at 51 days across 11 sales.
Segment Performance — Condo/Townhome/Villa
Price Bands
Condos, townhomes and villas combined for 91 closings. The under-$500K band dominated with 67 sales averaging 109 days (median $315,000), while the $500K–$999K band posted 15 sales at 102 days. The $1M–$1.99M band was slow at 256 days across 5 sales, the $2M–$4.99M band had limited activity with 1 sale, and the $5M+ band recorded 3 closings at a median of $9,880,000.
Geography (Cities)
The city of Sarasota recorded 57 attached-home sales, averaging 138 days at a median of $359,900. Venice was much quicker at 72 days across 18 sales (median $315,000). Longboat Key posted 5 sales at 166 days and Nokomis 5 at 90 days; Osprey and North Port saw limited activity.
Property Types
Villas moved fastest at 82 days across 22 sales (median $367,495), townhouses followed at 101 days across 20 sales (median $305,000), and condominiums took the longest at 145 days across 49 sales (median $330,000).
Actionable Playbook
- Sellers: Villas were the fastest property type at 82 days, and the $500K–$999K band sold quickest at 80 days across 98 closings. Sellers in that range who price with the market from day one are seeing the shortest timelines in the county.
- Buyers: The $2M–$4.99M band averaged 250 days and condominiums averaged 145 days. Listings that have been sitting in those segments are where buyers have the most room to negotiate.
- Investors: The under-$500K band is where the volume is, with 171 closings this week and 157 new listings, the deepest pool of both supply and demand.
- Luxury: 38 homes sold at $1M and above this week, averaging 146 days on market at a median of $1,825,000. Luxury buyers are active, but they are taking their time.
DOM Basis: MLS Days on Market. List Price Achieved = close price ÷ original list price, averaged across closed sales.
Period: September 27 through October 3, 2026. Source: Stellar MLS via Bridge Interactive; single-family, condominium, townhouse and villa sales only (rentals excluded).
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the median sold price in Sarasota County for September 27 through October 3, 2026?
The median sold price was $435,000 across 307 closed sales, with a median of $249 per square foot. By city, Sarasota posted a median of $536,250 across 152 sales, Venice $387,500 across 64, and North Port $324,750 across 38.
How long are homes taking to sell in Sarasota County right now?
Closed sales averaged 98 days on market this week. Villas were fastest at 82 days, single-family homes averaged 89 days, and condominiums averaged 145 days.
Are Sarasota County sellers getting their asking price?
On average, sellers achieved 92.1% of their original list price this week. That figure compares each close price to the original list price, so homes that went through price reductions pull the average down. Pricing correctly at launch remains the best way to protect your number.
How many Sarasota County buyers paid cash this week?
Cash purchases made up 46.9% of the 307 closed sales, and new construction accounted for 23.8% of closings.
Where do buyers have the most negotiating room in Sarasota County?
The $2M–$4.99M band averaged 250 days on market across 8 sales, and condominiums averaged 145 days across 49 sales. Longer market times in those segments typically give buyers more leverage on price and terms.
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