Manatee County Market Snapshot: February 15 – 21, 2026

Manatee County Market Snapshot: February 15-21, 2026

Strong Activity with 95.8% List Price Achievement

Price Bands

The $250K-$500K segment dominated activity with 84 sales at a median 79.5 days on market and $353,805 median price. The luxury $750K-$1M band moved fastest at just 29.5 days with 10 sales at $856,500 median, while the $1M+ segment saw 19 sales at 48 days and $1,659,216 median. Entry-level properties under $250K experienced the longest marketing times at 94 days, with 17 sales at $150,000 median. The $500K-$750K range showed strong velocity at 56 days with 32 sales at $655,000 median.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led the market with 85 sales at 79 days median DOM and $400,000 median price, followed by Parrish with 27 sales at 65 days and $378,888 median. Lakewood Ranch showed exceptional speed with 17 sales moving in just 35 days at $615,000 median, while Palmetto recorded 15 sales at 62 days and $349,000 median. Coastal luxury markets showed mixed results: Holmes Beach achieved rapid 16-day sales with 3 transactions at $682,000 median, while Anna Maria experienced extended 242-day marketing for 1 sale at $3,050,000. Longboat Key averaged 106.5 days for 4 sales at $1,100,000 median.

Property Types

Single-family residences dominated with 113 sales at 66 days median DOM and $502,230 median price, representing the bulk of market activity. Condominiums recorded 22 sales at 68.5 days and $189,000 median, while villas showed 15 sales at 69 days and $330,000 median. Townhouses emerged as the fastest-moving segment with 12 sales averaging just 46 days on market at $292,020 median price, making them an attractive option for buyers seeking quicker transactions.

Price Bands

Single-family homes totaled 113 sales across all price segments. The $250K-$500K band led with 54 sales at 86 days median DOM and $376,894 median price. The $500K-$750K segment recorded 31 sales at 57 days and $655,000 median, while the luxury $750K-$1M range achieved 10 sales at just 29.5 days and $856,500 median. The $1M+ segment saw 17 sales at 48 days and $1,659,216 median. Entry-level single-family homes under $250K showed limited activity with just 1 sale at 133 days and $160,000.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton dominated single-family sales with 56 transactions at 60 days median DOM and $516,250 median price. Parrish followed with 20 sales at 65.5 days and $418,991 median, while Lakewood Ranch showed exceptional velocity with 13 sales at just 14 days and $670,000 median. Palmetto recorded 12 sales at 111.5 days and $369,995 median. Coastal markets varied significantly: Holmes Beach achieved one rapid sale at 718 days and $3,400,000, while Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach each recorded single high-value transactions at $3,050,000 and $2,500,000 respectively.

Price Bands

Condo/townhome/villa sales totaled 49 transactions, concentrated heavily in affordable segments. The under $250K band recorded 16 sales at 81.5 days median DOM and $147,500 median price, while the $250K-$500K range dominated with 30 sales at 65 days and $324,999.5 median. The $500K-$750K segment showed limited activity with 1 sale at 16 days and $682,000. The $1M+ luxury segment recorded 2 sales at 127.5 days and $3,162,500 median, while the $750K-$1M range saw no activity.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led CTV sales with 29 transactions at 82 days median DOM and $270,000 median price. Parrish contributed 7 sales at 57 days and $317,390 median, while Lakewood Ranch recorded 4 sales at 48.5 days and $307,805 median. Palmetto showed 3 sales at 16 days and $330,000 median. Coastal markets included Holmes Beach with 2 sales at 8 days and $548,500 median, Longboat Key with 2 luxury sales at 127.5 days and $3,162,500 median, and Sarasota with 2 sales at 105 days and $235,000 median.

Property Types

Townhouses emerged as the speed leaders with 12 sales averaging 46 days on market at $292,020 median price. Condominiums recorded 22 sales at 68.5 days median DOM and $189,000 median, representing the most affordable option in the attached housing segment. Villas showed 15 sales at 69 days and $330,000 median, offering a middle ground between condos and townhouses in both price and marketing time.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Price in the $750K-$1M range for fastest movement at 29.5 days, or consider townhouses which sell in just 46 days. Avoid overpricing in the under $250K segment where properties take 94 days to sell.
• Buyers: Focus on the under $250K segment where extended 94-day marketing times create negotiation opportunities, or explore Anna Maria where luxury properties average 242 days on market.
• Investors: Target the $250K-$500K segment where 84 sales occurred at $353,805 median price, representing the highest volume opportunity in the market.
• Luxury buyers should expect 48-day timelines in the $1M+ segment, with strong pricing power as sellers achieve 95.8% of list price across all segments.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: February 15-21, 2026