Manatee County Market Snapshot: March 8 – 14, 2026

Manatee County Market Snapshot: March 8-14, 2026

Strong Activity with 96.3% List Price Achievement

Price Bands

The $250K-$500K segment dominated with 83 sales at a median price of $350,000, though absorption was slower at 69 days median DOM. The under $250K segment showed the fastest movement at 34 days median DOM with 16 sales at a $170,000 median price. Mid-tier properties ($500K-$750K) performed well with 41 sales moving in 38 days at $608,000 median. Luxury segments showed mixed results: $750K-$1M had 13 sales at 62 days DOM ($875,000 median), while $1M+ properties had 21 sales at 58 days DOM with a $1,540,000 median price.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led activity with 73 sales at 39 days median DOM and $385,000 median price. Parrish showed slower absorption with 33 sales taking 109 days at $399,990 median. Lakewood Ranch demonstrated strong performance with 23 sales at 41 days DOM and $590,000 median price. Island markets varied significantly: Holmes Beach had 8 sales at 35.5 days DOM ($1,147,000 median), while Anna Maria showed luxury market dynamics with 5 sales at 269 days DOM ($1,375,000 median). Terra Ceia led velocity with 1 sale at just 4 days DOM ($605,000), and Longboat Key had 2 sales at 93.5 days DOM ($1,450,000 median).

Property Types

Single-family residences dominated with 127 sales at 61 days median DOM and $526,049 median price. Condominiums showed strong velocity with 28 sales moving in 34 days at $270,000 median price. Townhouses were the fastest-moving segment with 7 sales at just 9 days median DOM and $310,923 median price. Villas showed the slowest absorption with 12 sales taking 80.5 days at $334,250 median price, reflecting their unique market positioning.

Price Bands

Single-family homes totaled 127 sales across all price segments. The $250K-$500K band led with 54 sales at 78 days median DOM ($369,500 median price). The $500K-$750K segment had 39 sales moving quickly at 40 days DOM ($605,000 median). Luxury segments performed well: $1M+ properties had 21 sales at 58 days DOM ($1,540,000 median), while $750K-$1M had 12 sales at 58 days DOM ($882,500 median). The under $250K segment showed limited activity with 1 sale at 40 days DOM ($245,000).

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led single-family activity with 41 sales at 40 days median DOM ($519,000 median price). Parrish had 29 sales with slower absorption at 110 days DOM ($408,325 median). Palmetto showed 20 sales at 68.5 days DOM ($372,043 median). Lakewood Ranch demonstrated strong performance with 17 sales at 32 days DOM ($670,000 median). Island markets showed luxury dynamics: Anna Maria had 4 sales at 163.5 days DOM ($2,937,500 median), Holmes Beach had 7 sales at 38 days DOM ($1,199,000 median), and Longboat Key had 2 sales at 93.5 days DOM ($1,450,000 median).

Price Bands

Condo/townhome/villa sales totaled 47 transactions, concentrated in lower price bands. The $250K-$500K segment led with 29 sales at 45 days median DOM ($319,000 median price). The under $250K segment had 15 sales moving quickly at 33 days DOM ($160,000 median). Higher-priced segments showed limited activity: $500K-$750K had 2 sales at 11 days DOM ($653,500 median), and $750K-$1M had 1 sale at 177 days DOM ($755,000). The $1M+ segment had no CTV sales during this period.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton dominated CTV activity with 32 sales at 34 days median DOM ($270,000 median price). Lakewood Ranch had 6 sales at 43 days DOM ($330,520 median). Parrish showed 4 sales moving quickly at 26.5 days DOM ($302,962 median). Island markets had limited CTV activity: Holmes Beach had 1 sale at 1 day DOM ($699,000), Anna Maria had 1 sale at 296 days DOM ($445,000), and Palmetto had 2 sales at 42.5 days DOM ($337,500 median).

Property Types

Condominiums led CTV activity with 28 sales at 34 days median DOM and $270,000 median price, showing strong buyer demand for this property type. Townhouses demonstrated exceptional velocity with 7 sales moving in just 9 days median DOM at $310,923 median price. Villas showed the slowest absorption in this category with 12 sales taking 80.5 days at $334,250 median price, reflecting their unique positioning between condos and single-family homes.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Townhouses are moving fastest at 9 days median DOM ($310,923 median), while under $250K properties show quick absorption at 34 days. Price competitively in these segments for fastest results.
• Buyers: The $250K-$500K segment offers negotiation opportunities with slower 69-day absorption despite high volume (83 sales). Anna Maria luxury properties average 269 days DOM, creating potential for patient buyers.
• Investors: Focus on the $250K-$500K segment where the action is concentrated with 83 sales at $350,000 median price, representing the highest volume market segment.
• Luxury market ($1M+) is performing well with 58 days median DOM, faster than the overall $250K-$500K segment, indicating strong high-end buyer demand.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: March 8-14, 2026