Manatee County Update: April 26 – May 2

Manatee County Market Snapshot: April 26 – May 2, 2026

300 Closed Sales · $423,500 Median Price · 96.7% List Price Achievement · Villas & $500K–$750K Lead in Speed

Price Bands

The $250K–$500K band was the clear volume leader this week, accounting for 156 of the 300 total closed sales at a median price of $387,000 and a median DOM of 48 days. The $500K–$750K band was the fastest-moving tier, with 56 closings at a median DOM of just 38 days and a median price of $599,500 — suggesting strong buyer conviction in that range. The $750K–$1M band recorded 23 sales at a median price of $890,000 and a median DOM of 43 days, while the $1M+ segment closed 34 transactions at a median price of $1,600,000 with a median DOM of 41.5 days — a notably brisk pace for the luxury tier. At the entry level, the Under $250K band saw 31 closings at a median price of $200,000, though these homes took the longest to sell at a median DOM of 65 days, reflecting the limited and often condition-challenged nature of affordable inventory.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton dominated transaction volume with 135 closed sales at a median price of $409,999 and a median DOM of 50 days, reinforcing its role as the county’s primary market engine. Parrish followed with 54 closings at a median price of $390,000 and a median DOM of 52 days, while Palmetto recorded 36 sales at a median price of $399,999 — though at a notably slower pace of 101 days median DOM, the slowest among the higher-volume cities. Lakewood Ranch stood out for its velocity, with 41 closings at a median DOM of just 27 days and a median price of $530,000. On the island and coastal side, Holmes Beach was the fastest market in the county with a median DOM of 17.5 days across 4 sales at a median price of $1,437,500. Longboat Key closed 6 transactions at a median price of $1,222,500 with a median DOM of 65.5 days. Sarasota contributed 10 closings at a median price of $368,000 and a median DOM of 34 days. Ellenton and Myakka City each recorded 4 sales, with median prices of $544,750 (81-day DOM) and $758,757.50 (36.5-day DOM) respectively. Anna Maria posted 3 sales at a median price of $2,900,000 but with a lengthy median DOM of 301 days, and Bradenton Beach recorded a single sale at $870,000 after 398 days on market — a figure that reflects the unique challenges of that micro-market rather than a broad trend. University Park closed 2 homes at a median price of $996,500 with a median DOM of 94.5 days.

Property Types

Single-Family Residences led all property types by a wide margin, with 222 closed sales at a median price of $461,000 and a median DOM of 46 days. Villas were the standout performer in terms of speed, closing 26 transactions at a median DOM of just 36.5 days and a median price of $396,999.50 — making them the fastest-selling property type this week. Condominiums accounted for 37 closings at a median price of $239,900 and a median DOM of 65 days, reflecting the ongoing headwinds facing the condo segment. Townhouses closed 14 sales at a median price of $312,000 but took the longest among the mainstream types at a median DOM of 78.5 days. A single Condo-Hotel unit closed at $185,000 after 265 days on market, representing limited but notable activity in that niche category.

Price Bands

Of the 222 single-family homes closed this week, the $250K–$500K band was the dominant tier with 116 sales at a median price of $390,000 and a median DOM of 53.5 days. The $500K–$750K band was the fastest-moving single-family segment, with 47 closings at a median DOM of 36 days and a median price of $590,000. The $750K–$1M band recorded 21 sales at a median price of $890,000 and a median DOM of 43 days, while the $1M+ tier closed 34 homes at a median price of $1,600,000 with a median DOM of 41.5 days — demonstrating that luxury single-family buyers are acting with relative urgency. At the entry level, only 4 single-family homes closed under $250K, with a median price of $227,547.50 and a notably long median DOM of 131 days, underscoring the scarcity and complexity of affordable single-family inventory.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led single-family closings with 82 sales at a median price of $502,500 and a median DOM of 46.5 days. Parrish followed with 48 closings at a median price of $402,500, though at a slower pace of 59 days median DOM. Lakewood Ranch was the velocity leader among higher-volume cities, with 31 single-family closings at a median DOM of just 27 days and a median price of $599,000. Palmetto recorded 33 single-family sales at a median price of $399,999, but with a median DOM of 102 days — the slowest among the major cities. Sarasota contributed 8 single-family closings at a median price of $388,500 and a median DOM of 48 days. Ellenton closed 4 homes at a median price of $544,750 with an 81-day median DOM, and Myakka City posted 4 sales at a median price of $758,757.50 with a median DOM of 36.5 days. On the island side, Holmes Beach recorded 2 single-family closings at a striking median price of $3,192,500 with a median DOM of just 17 days, while Longboat Key closed 4 single-family homes at a median price of $2,297,500 with a median DOM of 17 days as well. Anna Maria posted 3 sales at a median price of $2,900,000 but with a lengthy median DOM of 301 days, and University Park closed 2 homes at a median price of $996,500 with a median DOM of 94.5 days. Bradenton Beach recorded a single single-family sale at $870,000 after 398 days on market.

Price Bands

The condo, townhome, and villa segment recorded 78 total closings this week. The $250K–$500K band led by volume with 40 sales at a median price of $353,500 and a median DOM of 39.5 days — the fastest-moving price tier in this segment. The Under $250K band was the second most active with 27 closings at a median price of $187,000 and a median DOM of 50 days, reflecting the significant role that affordable attached housing plays in the county’s overall market. The $500K–$750K band closed 9 units at a median price of $670,000 with a median DOM of 71 days, while the $750K–$1M tier recorded just 2 closings at a median price of $900,000 and a notably extended median DOM of 185 days. There were no closings recorded in the $1M+ band for this segment during the period.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton was the dominant market for condo, townhome, and villa closings, accounting for 53 of the 78 total sales in this segment at a median price of $300,000 and a median DOM of 57 days. Lakewood Ranch contributed 10 closings at a median price of $399,510 and a median DOM of 24 days — the fastest city in this segment. Parrish recorded 6 CTV closings at a median price of $292,495 with a median DOM of 35 days. Palmetto posted 3 sales at a median price of $599,000 and a median DOM of 48 days. Sarasota contributed 2 closings at a median price of $315,000 with a median DOM of 32.5 days. On the island side, Holmes Beach closed 2 units at a median price of $686,750 with a median DOM of 36 days, while Longboat Key recorded 2 closings at a median price of $755,000 — though these took a median of 232 days to sell, reflecting the more patient buyer profile in that luxury coastal market.

Property Types

Within the CTV segment, Villas were the clear speed leaders, closing 26 units at a median DOM of just 36.5 days and a median price of $396,999.50 — making them the most efficiently absorbed attached product type this week. Condominiums accounted for the highest volume with 37 closings, but at a slower median DOM of 65 days and a lower median price of $239,900, reflecting the ongoing absorption challenges in the condo market, particularly for older or less-updated inventory. Townhouses closed 14 transactions at a median price of $312,000 with a median DOM of 78.5 days — the slowest of the three mainstream CTV types. A single Condo-Hotel unit closed at $185,000 after 265 days on market, representing a niche and illiquid product category with limited comparable activity.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Price into the $500K–$750K band if your home supports it — this was the fastest-moving price tier overall with a median DOM of just 38 days across 56 closings. Villas in particular are selling in a median of 36.5 days, so sellers of attached villa-style homes should price confidently and expect a relatively quick timeline. The 96.7% list price achievement rate across the market confirms that well-priced homes are not leaving significant money on the table.
• Buyers: The Under $250K band carried the longest median DOM at 65 days, and Palmetto’s overall median DOM of 101 days signals that buyers in that city and price range have meaningful negotiating leverage. Bradenton Beach’s single-sale median DOM of 398 days and Anna Maria’s 301-day median DOM also suggest that patient buyers in those coastal micro-markets may find motivated sellers willing to negotiate.
• Investors: The $250K–$500K band is where the market action is concentrated, with 156 closings this week at a median price of $387,000 — by far the highest-volume segment. Investors targeting rental or resale plays should focus their acquisition strategy here, where liquidity is deepest and buyer demand is most consistent.
• Luxury Market: The $1M+ segment closed 34 transactions with a median DOM of 41.5 days — a relatively swift pace for the upper tier. Luxury buyers and sellers alike should be aware that well-positioned properties above $1M are not sitting idle; the data suggests an active and engaged high-end buyer pool in Manatee County this week.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: April 26 – May 2, 2026