Manatee County: April 5 – 11, 2026

Manatee County Market Snapshot: April 5–11, 2026

158 Closings · $457,450 Median Sold Price · 96.3% List Price Achievement · 40.5% Cash Sales

Price Bands

The $250K–$500K band was the clear volume leader this week, accounting for 67 of the 158 total closings at a median sold price of $360,000, though it also carried the longest median time on market at 55 days — suggesting buyers in this range are taking their time. The $500K–$750K band was the speed champion, with 32 sales closing in a median of just 32.5 days at a median price of $586,495, indicating strong demand and limited hesitation in that mid-luxury tier. The $750K–$1M band recorded 16 sales with a median DOM of 42.5 days and a median price of $808,000, while the $1M+ segment posted 25 closings at a median of $1,500,000 and a median DOM of 43 days — a healthy pace for the luxury tier. The entry-level Under $250K band saw 18 closings at a median price of $182,500 and a median DOM of 50.5 days, reflecting the limited but still active affordable segment of the market.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton dominated closings with 87 sales at a median price of $440,000 and a median DOM of 48 days, reinforcing its role as the county’s primary market engine. Parrish was notably efficient, recording 18 closings with a brisk median DOM of just 27 days and a median price of $397,495 — one of the faster-moving markets in the county this week. Lakewood Ranch posted 17 closings at a median price of $825,000 and a median DOM of 31 days, reflecting strong demand in that master-planned community. Palmetto contributed 14 sales at a median of $387,500 and 43.5 days on market, while Sarasota recorded 9 closings at $459,900 with a median DOM of 58 days. On the barrier islands, Anna Maria stood out with 3 closings at a striking median price of $2,770,000 and a median DOM of 102 days, and Holmes Beach recorded 6 sales at a median of $1,152,500 over 86 days. Cortez posted a single closing at $1,610,000 in just 22 days — the fastest city median in the dataset — while Bradenton Beach recorded one closing at $280,000 after a lengthy 536 days on market. Ellenton contributed 2 closings at a median of $478,500 and 65 days on market.

Property Types

Single-family residences led all property types with 117 closings at a median price of $570,000 and a median DOM of 43 days, confirming their dominance in the Manatee County market. Villas were the fastest-moving property type, with 13 closings at a median price of $289,240 and a median DOM of just 30 days — a compelling option for buyers seeking a quick close. Townhouses recorded 3 closings at a median price of $337,670 and a median DOM of 44 days, representing limited but steady activity. Condominiums were the slowest property type this week, with 25 closings at a median price of $270,000 and a median DOM of 80 days, suggesting that buyers in the condo segment are more selective or that sellers may need to adjust expectations on pricing and timing.

Price Bands

Single-family homes accounted for 117 total closings this week. The $250K–$500K band led volume with 45 sales at a median price of $385,000, though these homes took a median of 58 days to close — the longest of any single-family price tier. The $500K–$750K band was the fastest, with 28 closings at a median DOM of 32.5 days and a median price of $586,495. The $750K–$1M tier recorded 16 sales at a median of $808,000 and 42.5 days on market, while the $1M+ segment posted 25 closings at a median price of $1,500,000 and a median DOM of 43 days. Only 3 single-family homes closed under $250K, with a median price of $205,000 and a median DOM of 33 days, reflecting the scarcity of affordable detached inventory in the county.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led single-family closings with 60 sales at a median price of $561,500 and a median DOM of 36.5 days — a notably fast pace for the county’s largest market. Lakewood Ranch posted 13 single-family closings at a median price of $1,000,000 and a median DOM of 30 days, making it one of the most efficient high-price markets in the region this week. Parrish recorded 14 closings at a median of $431,500 and 44 days on market, while Palmetto contributed 12 sales at $410,000 with a median DOM of 48 days. Sarasota added 7 single-family closings at $460,000 and 43 days. On the barrier islands, Anna Maria led luxury pricing with 3 closings at a median of $2,770,000 and a median DOM of 102 days, Holmes Beach recorded 5 sales at $1,350,000 over a median of 75 days, and Cortez posted a single closing at $1,610,000 in just 22 days. Ellenton contributed 2 closings at a median of $478,500 and 65 days on market.

Price Bands

The condo, townhome, and villa segment recorded 41 total closings this week. The $250K–$500K band led volume with 22 sales at a median price of $324,000 and a median DOM of 48.5 days. The Under $250K tier was also active with 15 closings at a median price of $175,000 and a median DOM of 51 days, reflecting steady demand for affordable attached housing. The $500K–$750K band saw 4 closings at a median price of $565,250 and a median DOM of 30.5 days — the fastest-clearing tier in this segment. There were no closings recorded in the $750K–$1M or $1M+ price bands for the CTV segment this week.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton dominated the CTV segment with 27 closings at a median price of $248,000 and a median DOM of 57 days. Lakewood Ranch contributed 4 closings at a median of $387,500 and 44 days on market. Parrish recorded 4 CTV closings at a median price of $309,620 with an impressively fast median DOM of just 6.5 days — the quickest city in this segment by a wide margin. Palmetto added 2 closings at $262,500 and a median DOM of 19 days, while Sarasota posted 2 closings at $271,250 but with a notably extended median DOM of 225.5 days, suggesting those particular units had been on the market for some time before finding buyers. Bradenton Beach recorded 1 closing at $280,000 after 536 days on market, and Holmes Beach contributed 1 CTV closing at $700,000 with a median DOM of 327 days — both outliers that reflect the challenges facing certain attached properties in the barrier island market.

Property Types

Within the CTV segment, condominiums accounted for 25 of the 41 closings at a median price of $270,000, but carried the heaviest time burden with a median DOM of 80 days — a signal that condo buyers are exercising patience and selectivity, possibly influenced by ongoing insurance and HOA cost considerations in the Florida market. Villas were the standout performers with 13 closings at a median price of $289,240 and a median DOM of just 30 days, demonstrating that this property type continues to attract motivated buyers who move quickly. Townhouses recorded 3 closings at a median price of $337,670 and a median DOM of 44 days, representing a small but consistent slice of the attached housing market.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: If you’re listing a villa or a home in the $500K–$750K range, conditions are working in your favor. Villas closed in a median of just 30 days at $289,240, and the $500K–$750K band cleared in 32.5 days across 32 sales — the fastest price tier in the market. Price competitively from day one and expect a relatively swift transaction. Sellers county-wide are achieving 96.3% of list price, so overpricing remains the primary risk.
• Buyers: The $250K–$500K band is where negotiating room may exist — 67 closings at a median DOM of 55 days suggests homes in this range are sitting longer, giving buyers more leverage. Similarly, the condo market is moving slowly at a median of 80 days, and select barrier island markets like Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach have seen extended days on market, which may present opportunities for patient, well-prepared buyers.
• Investors: The $250K–$500K segment is where the market’s highest transaction volume is concentrated — 67 closings this week alone — making it the most liquid price tier for buy-and-hold or value-add strategies. With 139 active listings in this band and strong pending activity, this range offers the broadest pool of opportunities and the most comparable sales data for underwriting.
• Luxury Market: The $1M+ segment is moving with more confidence than many might expect — 25 closings at a median DOM of 43 days signals that qualified luxury buyers are active and decisive. Sellers in this tier should not assume extended timelines are inevitable; well-positioned luxury properties are finding buyers within six weeks.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: April 5–11, 2026