Manatee Update: May 3 – 9, 2026

Manatee County Market Snapshot: May 3–9, 2026

164 Closings · $411,450 Median Sold Price · 96.4% List Price Achievement · 44.5% Cash Sales

Price Bands

The $250K–$500K band dominated closed activity with 74 sales at a median price of $372,707.50 and a median DOM of 44 days, confirming it as the market’s core engine. The $500K–$750K band recorded 35 closings at a median of $600,000 and moved relatively quickly at a median 38 days. The $750K–$1M tier was the fastest-moving price band overall, with 12 sales at a median DOM of just 28 days and a median price of $888,322.50 — suggesting strong, decisive buyer conviction in that range. The Under $250K segment saw 31 closings at a median price of $161,000 and a median DOM of 53 days, while the $1M+ tier matched the $750K–$1M band in closed count at 12 sales but took considerably longer to transact, with a median DOM of 66.5 days and a median price of $1,884,614.50.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led all cities with 87 closed sales at a median price of $360,000 and a median DOM of 53 days. Parrish followed with 24 closings at a median of $400,000, though it recorded the second-longest median DOM among higher-volume cities at 58.5 days. Lakewood Ranch posted 17 sales at a median price of $685,000 and a brisk median DOM of 33 days, reflecting strong demand in that master-planned community. Palmetto delivered 13 closings at a median of $350,500 and a median DOM of 38 days. University Park stood out as the fastest-closing city in the dataset, with 3 sales at a median DOM of just 6 days and a median price of $700,000. On the barrier islands, Holmes Beach recorded 4 closings at a median price of $2,400,000 and a median DOM of 96.5 days, while Bradenton Beach saw 3 sales at a median of $427,000 and a median DOM of 98 days. Longboat Key logged 1 sale at $5,250,000 with a median DOM of 27 days, and Terra Ceia recorded the longest median DOM in the dataset at 122 days on a single sale priced at $1,225,000. Myakka City also recorded 1 sale at $3,250,000 with a median DOM of 100 days.

Property Types

Single-Family Residences dominated closed activity with 103 sales, a median price of $460,000, and a median DOM of 34 days — the second-fastest property type by DOM. Condominiums accounted for 39 closings at a median price of $255,000, but moved considerably more slowly with a median DOM of 75 days, reflecting the well-documented headwinds facing the condo segment. Villas recorded 12 sales at a median price of $378,000 and a median DOM of 34 days, matching single-family homes for pace. Townhouses were the standout performers for speed, with 9 closings at a median DOM of just 13 days and a median price of $240,000 — the fastest-moving property type in the market this week. The Condo-Hotel category saw limited activity with just 1 sale at $75,000 and a median DOM of 146 days.

Price Bands

Single-family homes accounted for 103 total closed sales this week. The $250K–$500K band led with 50 closings at a median price of $402,250 and a median DOM of 32.5 days — a notably fast pace for the segment’s highest-volume tier. The $500K–$750K band followed with 28 sales at a median of $615,000 and a median DOM of 33 days, nearly matching the mid-range tier for speed. The $750K–$1M tier recorded 11 closings at a median of $930,000 and the fastest median DOM in the single-family segment at just 23 days, underscoring strong buyer urgency in that price range. The $1M+ tier saw 10 sales at a median price of $1,884,614.50 but took significantly longer to close, with a median DOM of 81 days. The Under $250K band had limited single-family activity with just 4 closings at a median of $172,500 and a median DOM of 56 days.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton led single-family closings with 45 sales at a median price of $500,000 and a median DOM of 32 days. Parrish recorded 19 single-family closings at a median of $425,000, though with a longer median DOM of 60 days — the slowest among the higher-volume cities in this segment. Lakewood Ranch posted 13 single-family sales at a median of $780,000 and a fast median DOM of 23 days, making it the most efficient higher-volume single-family market this week. Palmetto contributed 12 closings at a median of $355,000 and a median DOM of 28 days. Sarasota saw 5 single-family sales at a median of $465,000 and a brisk median DOM of 18 days. University Park recorded 2 sales at a median of $1,067,500 with a median DOM of 45.5 days, while Ellenton had 2 closings at a median of $372,450 and a median DOM of 28.5 days. Luxury single-family activity was notable on the barrier islands, with Holmes Beach recording 3 sales at a median of $2,500,000 and a median DOM of 76 days, and Terra Ceia logging 1 sale at $1,225,000 with a median DOM of 122 days. Myakka City recorded 1 single-family sale at $3,250,000 with a median DOM of 100 days.

Price Bands

The condo, townhome, and villa segment recorded 60 total closed sales this week. The Under $250K band was the highest-volume tier with 26 closings at a median price of $165,500 and a median DOM of 53 days, reflecting the concentration of affordable attached-home inventory in the county. The $250K–$500K band followed with 24 sales at a median of $350,250, though at a notably slower pace with a median DOM of 69.5 days. The $500K–$750K tier saw 7 closings at a median of $575,000 but recorded the longest median DOM in the CTV segment at 120 days, signaling a more deliberate buyer pool at that price point. The $750K–$1M band had limited activity with just 1 sale at $755,000 and a median DOM of 117 days. The $1M+ tier recorded 2 closings at a median price of $3,175,000 and a median DOM of 42 days.

Geography (Cities)

Bradenton dominated CTV closings with 42 sales at a median price of $225,000 and a median DOM of 56 days. Lakewood Ranch recorded 4 CTV closings at a median of $446,500 and a median DOM of 38 days. Parrish was a standout for speed in this segment, with 5 closings at a median of $290,490 and a remarkably fast median DOM of just 4 days — the quickest CTV market in the county this week. Sarasota saw 2 CTV closings at a median of $234,000 with a lengthy median DOM of 203 days. Bradenton Beach recorded 3 sales at a median of $427,000 and a median DOM of 98 days, while Holmes Beach had 1 closing at $755,000 with a median DOM of 117 days. University Park contributed 1 CTV sale at $444,000 with a median DOM of 6 days, and Palmetto recorded 1 closing at $350,500 with a median DOM of 40 days. Longboat Key logged 1 CTV sale at $5,250,000 with a median DOM of 27 days.

Property Types

Within the CTV segment, condominiums were the dominant property type with 39 closings at a median price of $255,000, though they carried the heaviest time burden at a median DOM of 75 days — a reflection of ongoing market headwinds for the condo category. Villas performed considerably better on pace, with 12 sales at a median price of $378,000 and a median DOM of 34 days, making them the most efficiently priced attached-home option relative to speed. Townhouses were the clear speed leaders, recording 9 closings at a median price of $240,000 and a median DOM of just 13 days — nearly six times faster than condominiums. The Condo-Hotel category saw just 1 sale at $75,000 with a median DOM of 146 days, representing limited and slow-moving activity in that niche.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Price strategically in the $750K–$1M range if your home qualifies — it was the fastest-moving price band this week with a median DOM of just 28 days and a median sold price of $888,322.50. Townhome sellers have a particular edge right now, as that property type cleared in a median of just 13 days at $240,000. Across all segments, sellers achieved 96.4% of list price, so accurate pricing from day one is rewarded.
• Buyers: The $1M+ segment offers the most negotiating runway, with a median DOM of 66.5 days — meaning sellers in that tier have been waiting. Terra Ceia recorded the longest median DOM in the market at 122 days on a single sale, and the broader luxury and condo segments are showing extended timelines that favor patient, well-prepared buyers willing to negotiate.
• Investors: The $250K–$500K price band is where the market is most active, with 74 closed sales this week at a median price of $372,707.50 — the highest-volume segment by a wide margin. Investors targeting rental or resale plays should focus here for the deepest buyer pool and most liquid exit strategy.
• Luxury Market Watch: The $1M+ segment averaged a median DOM of 66.5 days this week, more than double the pace of the $750K–$1M tier. Luxury buyers and sellers alike should plan for extended timelines and build flexibility into their transaction schedules accordingly.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: May 3–9, 2026