Manatee County Market Update: Feb 8 – 14, 2026

Manatee County Market Snapshot: February 8-14, 2026

Strong Activity with $440,000 Median Price and 95.4% List Price Achievement

Price Bands

The under $250K segment demonstrated exceptional velocity with 13 sales at just 14 days median DOM and a $210,000 median price. The market’s most active $250K-$500K band recorded 64 sales at 68 days median DOM with a $377,995 median price. Mid-tier properties in the $500K-$750K range showed 28 sales but extended to 73.5 days median DOM at $571,000 median price. The $750K-$1M segment moved quickly with 6 sales at 26.5 days median DOM and $931,403 median price, while luxury properties over $1M recorded 14 sales at 66.5 days median DOM with a $1,447,500 median price.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton dominated transaction volume with 62 sales at 63 days median DOM and $447,500 median price. Parrish followed with 20 sales at 66.5 days median DOM and $376,865 median price. Lakewood Ranch recorded 16 sales at 74.5 days median DOM with the highest median price at $769,898. Palmetto showed the fastest sales velocity with 9 transactions at just 42 days median DOM and $358,140 median price. Sarasota had 8 sales at 74 days median DOM and $393,500 median price. Island communities showed limited activity, with Holmes Beach recording 1 sale at 375 days median DOM for $1,700,000, and Anna Maria with 1 sale at 67 days median DOM for $3,175,000.

Property Types

Single-family residences dominated with 91 sales at 68 days median DOM and $460,000 median price. Condominiums recorded 21 sales but took longest at 80 days median DOM with $280,000 median price. Villas showed 10 sales at 51 days median DOM and $431,000 median price, while townhouses demonstrated the fastest velocity with 3 sales at just 24 days median DOM and $336,000 median price.

Price Bands

Single-family homes totaled 91 sales across all price segments. The under $250K segment showed exceptional speed with 3 sales at just 2 days median DOM and $222,200 median price. The dominant $250K-$500K band recorded 47 sales at 70 days median DOM with $379,000 median price. Mid-tier $500K-$750K properties had 22 sales at 73.5 days median DOM and $573,500 median price. The $750K-$1M segment moved quickly with 5 sales at 11 days median DOM and $913,000 median price, while luxury homes over $1M recorded 14 sales at 66.5 days median DOM with $1,447,500 median price.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led single-family sales with 35 transactions at 68 days median DOM and $545,000 median price. Parrish recorded 20 sales at 66.5 days median DOM and $376,865 median price. Lakewood Ranch had 16 sales at 74.5 days median DOM with the highest median price at $769,898. Palmetto showed strong velocity with 8 sales at 27 days median DOM and $364,070 median price. Sarasota recorded 6 sales at 43.5 days median DOM and $428,500 median price. Island markets showed limited but high-value activity, with Holmes Beach at 1 sale for $1,700,000 after 375 days, Anna Maria at 1 sale for $3,175,000 after 67 days, and Longboat Key with 1 sale for $9,500,000 after 438 days.

Price Bands

Condo/townhome/villa sales totaled 34 transactions. The under $250K segment recorded 10 sales at 80 days median DOM with $205,000 median price. The $250K-$500K band had 17 sales at 45 days median DOM and $360,000 median price. Mid-tier $500K-$750K properties showed 6 sales at 89.5 days median DOM and $520,000 median price. The $750K-$1M segment had limited activity with 1 sale at 42 days median DOM for $950,000. The luxury segment over $1M showed no activity during this period.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton dominated CTV sales with 27 transactions at 57 days median DOM and $314,220 median price. Longboat Key recorded 2 sales at 23 days median DOM with $720,000 median price. Bradenton Beach had 2 sales at 83 days median DOM and $377,000 median price. Sarasota showed 2 sales at 195.5 days median DOM and $355,000 median price, while Palmetto had 1 sale at 120 days median DOM for $250,000.

Property Types

Condominiums led with 21 sales but showed the longest marketing time at 80 days median DOM and $280,000 median price. Villas recorded 10 sales at 51 days median DOM with $431,000 median price, demonstrating stronger price points and faster absorption. Townhouses showed exceptional velocity with 3 sales at just 24 days median DOM and $336,000 median price, indicating strong buyer demand for this property type.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Townhouses are moving fastest at 24 days median DOM with $336,000 median price, while properties under $250K show exceptional velocity at 14 days. Price competitively in these segments for quick sales.
• Buyers: The $500K-$750K segment shows extended marketing times at 73.5 days median DOM, creating negotiation opportunities. Holmes Beach properties also show extended timelines, potentially offering room for negotiation.
• Investors: Focus on the $250K-$500K segment where the action is concentrated with 64 sales and $377,995 median price, representing the market’s highest volume opportunity.
• Luxury market buyers should expect 66.5 days median DOM for properties over $1M, indicating a more deliberate sales process in the high-end segment.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: February 8-14, 2026