Manatee County Market Snapshot: March 15-21, 2026

Strong Activity with 96.1% List Price Achievement

Price Bands

The $250K-$500K segment dominated with 95 sales at a median 46 days on market and $360,000 median price, representing the market’s sweet spot for volume. The luxury $1M+ segment showed surprising velocity with 28 sales closing in just 43.5 days at a $1.7M median price. Entry-level properties under $250K faced the longest timeline at 95 days across 19 sales with a $175,000 median price. Mid-tier segments performed consistently, with the $500K-$750K band recording 33 sales at 42 days ($605,000 median) and the $750K-$1M range achieving 21 sales at 46 days ($800,000 median).

Geography (Cities)

Parrish emerged as the fastest-moving market with 30 sales closing in just 31.5 days at a $385,140 median price, demonstrating strong buyer demand in this growing community. Bradenton led in volume with 92 sales at 42 days and a $427,500 median price, while Lakewood Ranch showed premium pricing with 26 sales at 43 days and a $740,500 median. The luxury island markets commanded top prices, with Holmes Beach recording 4 sales at $2.45M median (44.5 days) and Anna Maria achieving 2 sales at $3.075M median despite a longer 108.5-day timeline. University Park showed the most challenging conditions with just 2 sales taking 254 days at a $557,500 median price.

Property Types

Single-family residences dominated the market with 146 sales closing in a swift 42 days at a $525,162.50 median price, demonstrating strong demand for detached homes. Condominiums faced the longest marketing period at 70 days across 26 sales with a $250,000 median price, reflecting buyer preference for single-family options. Villas found middle ground with 16 sales at 54 days and a $347,500 median price, while townhouses recorded 8 sales at 53 days with a $291,395 median price, both offering attractive alternatives to traditional single-family homes.

Price Bands

Single-family homes totaled 146 sales across all price segments, with the $250K-$500K range leading at 63 sales in 44 days ($384,000 median). The luxury $1M+ segment showed remarkable velocity with 27 sales closing in just 43 days at a $1.665M median price. Mid-tier performance was strong, with 32 sales in the $500K-$750K band at 42 days ($607,500 median) and 19 sales in the $750K-$1M range at 46 days ($789,000 median). Entry-level single-family homes under $250K showed limited activity with just 5 sales but moved quickly at 2 days median time on market ($221,500 median price).

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton dominated single-family sales with 61 transactions closing in 35 days at a $585,000 median price, showing premium pricing within the city. Parrish recorded 22 sales at an impressive 31.5-day timeline with a $399,487.50 median price, while Lakewood Ranch achieved 23 sales at 37 days and a luxury $760,000 median. Palmetto showed 23 sales taking 63 days at a $384,000 median price. The island communities commanded top dollar, with Holmes Beach recording 4 sales at $2.45M median (44.5 days), Anna Maria achieving 2 sales at $3.075M (108.5 days), and Longboat Key recording 1 sale at $2.495M with immediate closure.

Price Bands

Condo/townhome/villa sales totaled 50 transactions, with the $250K-$500K segment leading at 32 sales in 48 days ($316,650 median). Entry-level properties under $250K faced significant challenges with 14 sales taking 163 days at a $162,000 median price. Higher-end segments showed limited but faster activity, with the $750K-$1M range recording 2 sales at 45 days ($852,500 median) and the $1M+ luxury segment achieving 1 sale at 295 days ($2.025M). The $500K-$750K band had minimal activity with just 1 sale at 29 days ($550,000).

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led condo/townhome/villa activity with 31 sales at 62 days and a $280,000 median price, representing the bulk of attached housing transactions. Parrish showed strong performance with 8 sales closing quickly at 25.5 days ($307,445 median), while Longboat Key recorded 2 luxury sales at 70 days ($555,000 median). Lakewood Ranch had 3 sales taking 156 days at a $220,000 median, and Palmetto achieved 3 sales at 29 days ($319,000 median). Sarasota showed 2 sales with extended timelines at 257 days ($390,000 median).

Property Types

Among attached housing options, condominiums led with 26 sales but faced the longest timeline at 70 days with a $250,000 median price, reflecting buyer preference for single-family alternatives. Villas performed better with 16 sales at 54 days and a $347,500 median price, offering a middle ground between condos and single-family homes. Townhouses recorded 8 sales at 53 days with a $291,395 median price, providing an attractive option for buyers seeking attached housing with more space than traditional condominiums.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Single-family homes in the $500K-$750K range offer the fastest path to sale at just 42 days, while properties under $250K should expect extended marketing periods of 95 days. Price competitively in Parrish for quickest results at 31.5 days average.
• Buyers: Focus on the under $250K segment where properties take 95 days to sell, creating negotiation opportunities. University Park shows the longest timelines at 254 days, potentially offering motivated sellers and better deals.
• Investors: Target the $250K-$500K segment where 95 sales occurred, representing the highest volume opportunity with 46-day average timelines and strong buyer demand at $360,000 median pricing.
• Luxury buyers can expect swift transactions in the $1M+ segment at just 43.5 days, indicating strong high-end demand and limited inventory creating competitive conditions.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: March 15-21, 2026