Manatee County Market Snapshot: March 22 – 28, 2026

Manatee County Market Snapshot: March 22-28, 2026

Strong Activity with $410,000 Median and 96.2% List Price Achievement

Price Bands

The $250K-$500K segment dominated with 134 sales at a median 47 days on market and $357,250 median price, representing the market’s core activity. The $750K-$1M range showed the fastest velocity at 36 days median DOM with 16 sales at $871,704 median price. Luxury properties over $1M took longer at 69 days but achieved strong pricing at $1,350,000 median with 27 sales. Entry-level homes under $250K moved in 54 days with 27 sales at $200,000 median, while the $500K-$750K band saw 43 sales in 46 days at $555,000 median.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led transaction volume with 109 sales in 52 days median DOM at $384,999 median price. Parrish showed strong velocity with 53 sales moving in just 35 days at $372,890 median price. Lakewood Ranch commanded premium pricing with 33 sales at $650,000 median in 39 days. Sarasota demonstrated the fastest market timing at 34 days median DOM with 13 sales at $450,000 median. Palmetto recorded 21 sales in 41 days at $349,290 median, while coastal markets like Longboat Key saw 4 sales in 107 days at $617,500 median. Ellenton showed the longest timeline at 192 days with 2 sales at $445,000 median.

Property Types

Single-family residences dominated with 165 sales in 50 days median DOM at $479,000 median price, representing the market’s primary segment. Townhouses showed the fastest velocity with 18 sales moving in 45 days at $296,950 median price. Villas recorded 30 sales in 46.5 days at $353,350 median, while condominiums took longer at 64 days median DOM with 34 sales at $250,000 median price, reflecting the more deliberate buyer consideration typical in attached housing segments.

Price Bands

Single-family homes totaled 165 sales across all price segments. The $250K-$500K range led with 85 sales in 48 days median DOM at $371,000 median price. The $500K-$750K segment recorded 36 sales in 44 days at $553,500 median, while the $750K-$1M range showed exceptional velocity with 13 sales moving in just 33 days at $870,000 median. Luxury single-family homes over $1M took 69 days with 27 sales at $1,350,000 median price. Entry-level single-family properties under $250K had limited activity with 4 sales in 65 days at $204,250 median.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led single-family sales with 55 transactions in 51 days median DOM at $512,000 median price. Parrish showed strong performance with 47 sales moving quickly in 34 days at $408,000 median. Lakewood Ranch commanded premium pricing with 25 sales at $808,000 median in 33 days. Palmetto recorded 16 sales in 40.5 days at $379,790 median, while Sarasota saw 11 sales in 34 days at $450,000 median. Coastal markets like Holmes Beach had 3 sales taking 171 days at $1,093,750 median, reflecting the luxury waterfront segment’s longer sales cycles.

Price Bands

Attached housing totaled 82 sales with strong activity in affordable segments. The $250K-$500K range led with 49 sales in 45 days median DOM at $325,000 median price. Entry-level properties under $250K recorded 23 sales in 54 days at $200,000 median. The $500K-$750K segment had 7 sales in 51 days at $555,000 median, while the $750K-$1M range showed limited activity with 3 sales taking 117 days at $925,000 median. The luxury segment over $1M had no recorded sales during this period.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton dominated attached housing with 54 sales in 53 days median DOM at $292,500 median price. Lakewood Ranch recorded 8 sales in 42.5 days at $378,387.50 median, while Parrish had 6 sales in 46 days at $307,216 median. Palmetto saw 5 sales in 42 days at $288,000 median. Coastal markets showed premium pricing with Longboat Key recording 4 sales in 107 days at $617,500 median and Holmes Beach with 1 sale taking 117 days at $950,000.

Property Types

Townhouses led attached housing velocity with 18 sales moving in 45 days median DOM at $296,950 median price. Villas recorded 30 sales in 46.5 days at $353,350 median, showing consistent demand in this mid-range segment. Condominiums had 34 sales but took longer at 64 days median DOM with $250,000 median price, reflecting the more deliberate decision-making process typical in condominium purchases and the impact of association reviews and financing considerations.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Target the $750K-$1M price range for fastest sales at 36 days median DOM, or consider townhouses which move in 45 days. Price competitively as the market achieves 96.2% of list price with strong buyer demand.
• Buyers: Focus on the luxury segment over $1M where properties take 69 days to sell, providing more negotiation time. Consider Ellenton where homes average 192 days on market for potential deals.
• Investors: Target the $250K-$500K segment where 134 transactions occurred, representing the highest volume opportunity with consistent 47-day absorption.
• Luxury Focus: High-end properties over $1M require patience with 69 days median timeline, but strong pricing at $1,350,000 median rewards the wait.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: March 22-28, 2026