Manatee County Weekly Update: Dec 28–Jan 3 ’26
Manatee County Market Snapshot: December 28, 2025 – January 3, 2026
Strong Activity with 167 Closed Sales and 96.2% List Price Achievement
Market Activity
Pricing & Time on Market
Active Inventory by Price
Activity by City
Segment Performance (Overall)
Price Bands
The $250K-$500K segment dominated sales activity with 95 transactions at a median 71 days on market and $359,000 median price. The luxury $750K-$1M band performed exceptionally well with 14 sales averaging just 17 days on market at $832,500 median price. Entry-level properties under $250K struggled with 18 sales taking 104 days on market at $152,450 median price. The $500K-$750K segment saw 27 sales at 52 days median DOM and $585,000 median price, while ultra-luxury $1M+ properties recorded 13 sales at 53 days on market with a $1,345,000 median price.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton led market activity with 66 sales at a median 61 days on market and $363,700 median price. Parrish followed with 38 sales at 66.5 days median DOM and $344,000 median price. Lakewood Ranch recorded 25 sales at 67 days on market with a higher $569,999 median price. Palmetto showed strong velocity with 19 sales at just 40 days median DOM and $383,790 median price. Ellenton emerged as the fastest market with 3 sales averaging only 5 days on market at $309,000 median price, while Longboat Key represented the slowest with 1 sale taking 355 days at $5,687,500.
Property Types
Single-family residences dominated with 115 sales at a median 58 days on market and $449,000 median price, representing the fastest-moving property type. Condominiums recorded 32 sales at 68.5 days median DOM and $247,500 median price. Villas saw 11 sales at 62 days on market with a $357,280 median price. Townhouses moved slowest with 9 sales taking 118 days on market at $281,090 median price.
Segment Performance — Single-Family
Price Bands
Single-family homes totaled 115 sales across all price segments. The $250K-$500K band led with 67 sales at 71 days median DOM and $367,400 median price. The $500K-$750K segment recorded 24 sales at 51 days on market with $585,000 median price. Luxury $750K-$1M properties moved quickly with 13 sales at just 15 days median DOM and $830,000 median price. Ultra-luxury $1M+ homes saw 10 sales at 69.5 days on market with $1,424,581.50 median price. The entry-level segment had limited activity with only 1 sale under $250K at 14 days on market and $245,000 price.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton led single-family activity with 34 sales at 51 days median DOM and $615,000 median price. Parrish recorded 32 sales at 72.5 days on market with $358,562.50 median price. Lakewood Ranch saw 21 sales at 67 days median DOM and $589,000 median price. Palmetto had 16 sales at 35.5 days on market with $386,395 median price. Ellenton showed exceptional velocity with 3 sales at just 5 days median DOM and $309,000 median price. Sarasota recorded 6 sales at 47.5 days on market with $435,000 median price.
Segment Performance — Condo/Townhome/Villa
Price Bands
Condo/townhome/villa sales totaled 52 transactions. Entry-level properties under $250K led with 17 sales at 110 days median DOM and $149,900 median price. The $250K-$500K segment recorded 28 sales at 67.5 days on market with $320,659 median price. Mid-tier $500K-$750K properties had limited activity with 3 sales at 52 days median DOM and $555,000 median price. The $750K-$1M segment saw 1 sale at 227 days on market and $835,000 price. Luxury $1M+ properties recorded 3 sales at just 4 days median DOM with $1,200,000 median price.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton dominated CTV sales with 32 transactions at 76.5 days median DOM and $250,000 median price. Parrish recorded 6 sales at 38.5 days on market with $320,659 median price. Lakewood Ranch saw 4 sales at 95 days median DOM and $363,370 median price. Holmes Beach had 3 sales at just 13 days on market with $835,000 median price. Palmetto recorded 3 sales at 73 days median DOM and $376,000 median price. Longboat Key had 1 luxury sale at 355 days on market for $5,687,500.
Property Types
Condominiums led CTV activity with 32 sales at 68.5 days median DOM and $247,500 median price. Villas recorded 11 sales at 62 days on market with $357,280 median price. Townhouses had the slowest pace with 9 sales taking 118 days median DOM at $281,090 median price, representing the most challenging segment for sellers in the attached housing market.
Actionable Playbook
- Sellers: Single-family homes in the $750K-$1M range offer the best combination of speed and value, selling in just 17 days at $832,500 median price. Price competitively in this sweet spot for fastest results.
- Buyers: Entry-level properties under $250K present negotiation opportunities with 104 days on market, while Longboat Key luxury properties may offer flexibility after 355 days on market.
- Investors: Focus on the $250K-$500K segment where 95 transactions occurred at $359,000 median price – this represents the highest volume opportunity in the market.
- Luxury market buyers should expect 53 days on market for $1M+ properties, indicating a more measured pace but still reasonable timeline for high-end transactions.
DOM Basis: CDOM
Period: December 28, 2025 – January 3, 2026
