What Happened in Manatee Real Estate: Aug 16–22?
Quick Answer
Manatee County’s August 16 through August 22 market showed a steady flow of new opportunities alongside meaningful buyer commitment. The county recorded 217 new listings this week, 203 pending listings, and 166 closed sales. The median sold price was $467,150, while sellers achieved 92.9% of list price on average and cash purchases accounted for 41.6% of closings. Closed sales averaged 77 Days on the Market, giving well-prepared buyers time to evaluate terms while rewarding sellers who position their homes accurately. New construction represented 27.7% of closed activity, an important factor for buyers comparing resale homes with builder options. Under $500,000 was the highest-volume closed-sales band with 96 sales, while the $1 million to $1.99 million segment was the fastest by time on market at 53.78 days across 11 closings. If you have something about further information or if you need more information, contact Michael Renick.
Manatee County Real Estate: August 16 through August 22, 2026
A week of 217 new listings, 203 pending listings, and 166 closed sales.
Market Activity
Manatee County recorded 217 new listings this week, 203 pending listings, and 166 closed sales. The seven named submarkets accounted for 159 closings, with an additional 7 closings in other submarkets. There were also 20 expirations and 83 withdrawals or cancellations.
Pricing & Time on Market
The countywide median sold price was $467,150, or $234 per square foot, while sellers achieved 92.9% of list price on average. Closed sales averaged 77 Days on the Market. Cash sales represented 41.6% of closings, and new construction represented 27.7%.
New Listing Flow by Price Band
New listing flow was concentrated below $500,000, with 119 newly listed properties. The $500,000 to $999,000 band added 78 new listings, while 17 were newly listed from $1 million to $1.99 million.
Activity by City
Segment Performance (Overall)
Price Bands
The under-$500,000 band led closed activity with 96 sales and an average of 76.27 Days on the Market. The $500,000 to $999,000 band produced 57 sales and averaged 81.89 days, while the $1 million to $1.99 million band recorded 11 sales with a 53.78-day average. The two higher bands each had limited activity, with one sale.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton generated 73 closed sales and averaged 84.43 Days on the Market. Lakewood Ranch posted 18 closings with the fastest city-level average among the reported cities at 53.76 days, while University Park recorded 3 closings and averaged 97 days.
Property Types
Single Family Residence sales totaled 127, averaging 68.62 Days on the Market with a $501,000 median price. Condominiums had 21 sales, averaged 108.86 days, and posted a $256,500 median; townhouses had 5 sales, averaged 119.8 days, and posted a $291,000 median; villas had 13 sales, averaged 85.58 days, and posted a $335,000 median.
Segment Performance — Single-Family
Price Bands
Single-family homes accounted for 127 closed sales. Below $500,000, there were 62 sales averaging 62.25 Days on the Market; the $500,000 to $999,000 band had 53 sales averaging 77.74 days; and the $1 million to $1.99 million band had 10 sales averaging 56.38 days. The higher two bands each had limited activity, with one sale.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton led single-family closings with 47 and a 70.47-day average. Parrish recorded 29 closed single-family homes averaging 68.26 days, while Lakewood Ranch had 17 closings and a 52.88-day average. Palmetto logged 20 closings and averaged 93.58 days.
Segment Performance — Condo/Townhome/Villa
Price Bands
Condominiums, townhouses, and villas combined for 39 closed sales. The under-$500,000 band accounted for 34 sales and averaged 101.33 Days on the Market. The $500,000 to $999,000 band had 4 sales and averaged 133.75 days, while the $1 million to $1.99 million band had limited activity with one sale.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton accounted for 26 condo, townhouse, and villa closings, averaging 108.44 Days on the Market. Parrish recorded 4 closings and averaged 91 days, while Sarasota recorded 4 closings and averaged 124.75 days.
Property Types
Condominiums posted 21 closings at a $256,500 median price and a 108.86-day average. Townhouses recorded 5 closings at a $291,000 median and a 119.8-day average. Villas recorded 13 closings at a $335,000 median and an 85.58-day average.
Actionable Playbook
- Sellers: Single Family Residence was the fastest property type at 68.62 Days on the Market across 127 closings, while the $1 million to $1.99 million band was the fastest price band at 53.78 days across 11 closings.
- Buyers: The $500,000 to $999,000 band averaged 81.89 Days on the Market, and University Park averaged 97 days across 3 closings; these are the areas to assess carefully for terms and timing.
- Investors: The under-$500,000 band was the county’s highest-volume closed-sales band, with 96 sales.
- Luxury sales of $1 million and above averaged 58.09 Days on the Market across 13 closings, with a $1.3 million median price.
Days on the Market Basis: CDOM
Period: August 16 through August 22, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the median sold price in Manatee County for August 16 through August 22, 2026?
The countywide median sold price was $467,150, and the median price per square foot was $234. Sellers achieved 92.9% of list price on average across the week’s closed sales.
How much buyer and seller activity did Manatee County record this week?
Manatee County recorded 217 new listings this week, 203 pending listings, and 166 closed sales. The same period also included 20 expired listings and 83 withdrawals or cancellations.
How long did closed homes take to sell in Manatee County?
Closed sales averaged 77 Days on the Market countywide. Single Family Residence sales averaged 68.62 days across 127 closings, while townhouses averaged 119.8 days across 5 closings.
Which Manatee County areas had the most reported closings?
Bradenton led the reported cities with 73 closed sales, followed by Parrish with 33, Palmetto with 21, and Lakewood Ranch with 18. Lakewood Ranch also averaged 53.76 Days on the Market across its 18 reported closings.
Where should buyers and sellers focus by price range?
The under-$500,000 range was the highest-volume closed-sales band with 96 sales and also had 119 new listings this week. The $1 million to $1.99 million range was the fastest price band, averaging 53.78 Days on the Market across 11 closed sales; the $500,000 to $999,000 range averaged 81.89 days across 57 sales.
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