Sarasota County Market Snapshot: December 21-27, 2025

Strong sales activity with 96.6% list price achievement and luxury market leading pace

Price Bands

The $250K-$500K segment dominated sales activity with 49 transactions at a median 79 days on market and $345,000 median price. The luxury market ($1M+) showed remarkable efficiency with 14 sales closing in just 31.5 days median DOM at $1,280,000 median price. Entry-level properties under $250K saw 19 sales at 48 days median DOM and $233,000 median price, while the $500K-$750K band recorded 22 sales at 38.5 days median DOM and $628,500 median price. The $750K-$1M segment experienced the longest timeline with 5 sales taking 146 days median DOM at $875,000 median price.

Geography (Cities)

Sarasota led the market with 62 closed sales at 50 days median DOM and $471,000 median price, demonstrating strong activity across all price points. Venice and North Port each recorded 18 sales, with Venice achieving 44 days median DOM at $375,000 median price and North Port taking 59 days at $327,500 median price. Englewood showed the fastest pace with just 3 days median DOM, though with limited volume of 1 sale at $282,500. Longboat Key’s luxury market moved efficiently with 3 sales at 10 days median DOM and $1,285,000 median price, while Nokomis experienced the longest timeline with 4 sales taking 243 days median DOM at $415,995 median price.

Property Types

Single-family residences dominated the market with 77 sales at 47 days median DOM and $470,000 median price, representing the most active and efficient segment. Condominiums recorded 13 sales at 52 days median DOM and $260,000 median price, while villas saw 10 sales also at 52 days median DOM but higher $352,250 median price. Townhouses experienced the longest timeline with 9 sales taking 99 days median DOM at $245,000 median price, suggesting this property type faced more market resistance during the period.

Price Bands

Single-family homes totaled 77 sales across all price segments. The $250K-$500K band led with 37 sales at 92 days median DOM and $349,000 median price, followed by the $500K-$750K segment with 22 sales moving faster at 38.5 days median DOM and $628,500 median price. Luxury single-family homes ($1M+) showed strong performance with 9 sales at 35 days median DOM and $1,255,000 median price. Entry-level homes under $250K recorded 6 sales at just 14.5 days median DOM and $214,700 median price, while the $750K-$1M segment had limited activity with 3 sales taking 146 days median DOM at $875,000 median price.

Geography (Cities)

Sarasota dominated single-family sales with 38 transactions at 38.5 days median DOM and $569,000 median price, reflecting strong demand in the city’s diverse neighborhoods. North Port matched its overall performance with 18 single-family sales at 59 days median DOM and $327,500 median price. Venice recorded 14 single-family sales at 44 days median DOM and $486,250 median price. Nokomis saw 3 single-family sales with extended 165 days median DOM at $417,000 median price, while North Venice had 3 sales at 50 days median DOM and $600,000 median price. Longboat Key’s single luxury single-family sale closed quickly at 1 day DOM for $2,295,000.

Price Bands

Condo/townhome/villa sales totaled 32 transactions with distinct patterns across price bands. Entry-level properties under $250K led with 13 sales at 70 days median DOM and $245,000 median price. The $250K-$500K segment recorded 12 sales at 49.5 days median DOM and $339,000 median price. The $500K-$750K band showed no activity during this period. Luxury CTV properties ($1M+) demonstrated exceptional performance with 5 sales at just 16 days median DOM and $2,890,210 median price, while the $750K-$1M segment had 2 sales at 114 days median DOM and $850,000 median price.

Geography (Cities)

Sarasota dominated the CTV market with 24 sales at 56.5 days median DOM and $255,000 median price, reflecting strong condo and villa activity in the city. Venice recorded 4 CTV sales at 34.5 days median DOM and $286,500 median price. Longboat Key showed premium CTV performance with 2 sales at 13 days median DOM and $1,092,500 median price. Englewood and Nokomis each had 1 CTV sale, with Englewood achieving 3 days DOM at $282,500 and Nokomis taking 470 days at $414,990.

Property Types

Among CTV properties, condominiums recorded 13 sales at 52 days median DOM and $260,000 median price, representing the most affordable option in this category. Villas performed similarly with 10 sales also at 52 days median DOM but commanded higher prices at $352,250 median price. Townhouses faced the most challenging market conditions with 9 sales taking significantly longer at 99 days median DOM and the lowest median price of $245,000, suggesting buyers may have been more selective in this property type.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Single-family residences are moving efficiently at 47 days median DOM with strong $470,000 median prices. Luxury properties ($1M+) are the fastest-moving segment at just 31.5 days, making this an excellent time for high-end sellers to enter the market with confidence.
• Buyers: The $750K-$1M price band offers negotiation opportunities with properties taking 146 days median DOM, while Nokomis presents extended timelines at 243 days median DOM, potentially creating favorable buying conditions.
• Investors: Focus on the $250K-$500K segment where the action is concentrated with 49 sales at $345,000 median price, representing the highest volume segment with consistent activity and reasonable 79-day median DOM.
• Luxury market investors should note the exceptional 31.5-day median DOM for $1M+ properties, indicating strong high-end demand and quick turnover potential for premium investments.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: December 21-27, 2025