Sarasota County Weekly Update: Jan 18–24, 2026

Sarasota County Market Snapshot: January 18-24, 2026

Strong Activity with 94.5% List Price Achievement

Price Bands

The $250K-$500K segment dominated market activity with 53 sales at a swift 32-day median DOM and $349,000 median price, representing the sweet spot for buyer demand. The entry-level under $250K band saw 19 sales at 49 days DOM with a $190,000 median price. Mid-tier properties in the $500K-$750K range experienced slower movement at 86 days DOM despite strong pricing at $575,000 median. The luxury $1M+ segment recorded 16 sales at 75.5 days DOM with a substantial $1,892,500 median price, while the $750K-$1M band had limited activity with just 6 sales at 45.5 days DOM.

Geography (Cities)

Sarasota led regional sales with 51 transactions at a 62-day median DOM and $396,000 median price, followed by Venice with 29 sales at a faster 47-day DOM and higher $490,000 median price. North Port recorded 18 sales but experienced the slowest movement at 87.5 days DOM with a $359,450 median price. Smaller markets showed varied performance: Nokomis achieved 13 sales at just 37 days DOM with $465,000 median pricing, while Englewood recorded 12 sales at 52.5 days DOM and $419,500 median price. Longboat Key demonstrated exceptional speed with 1 sale closing immediately at $2,200,000, contrasting sharply with Siesta Key’s single sale that took 210 days at $3,180,000.

Property Types

Single-family residences dominated the market with 93 sales at a 47-day median DOM and $513,500 median price, representing the core of market activity. Condominiums recorded 20 sales but required longer marketing periods at 75 days DOM, achieving a $270,000 median price point. Villas emerged as the fastest-selling property type with 11 sales at just 42 days DOM and $310,000 median price. Townhouses showed the most challenging market conditions with only 5 sales requiring 116 days DOM, though achieving a respectable $379,000 median price.

Price Bands

Single-family homes recorded 93 total sales across all price segments. The $250K-$500K band led activity with 38 sales at an efficient 29.5-day median DOM and $346,899.50 median price. The $500K-$750K segment saw 30 sales but required longer marketing at 67 days DOM, achieving $573,000 median pricing. Luxury single-family homes over $1M recorded 13 sales at 47 days DOM with a substantial $2,200,000 median price. Entry-level properties under $250K had 6 sales at 35.5 days DOM and $195,000 median price, while the $750K-$1M range showed limited activity with 6 sales at 45.5 days DOM.

Geography (Cities)

North Port led single-family activity with 18 sales but experienced the longest marketing periods at 87.5 days DOM, achieving $359,450 median pricing. Sarasota followed with 27 sales at 49 days DOM and higher $555,500 median price. Venice recorded 24 sales requiring 56.5 days DOM with $521,250 median pricing. Smaller markets showed strong performance: Nokomis achieved 10 sales at just 34.5 days DOM with $523,074 median price, while Englewood recorded 10 sales at 41.5 days DOM and $494,500 median price. Ultra-luxury markets included single sales in Longboat Key at $2,200,000 with immediate closing and Siesta Key at $3,180,000 after 210 days DOM.

Price Bands

The condo/townhome/villa segment recorded 36 total sales with varied performance across price ranges. The $250K-$500K band led with 15 sales at 42 days DOM and $360,000 median price. Entry-level properties under $250K saw 13 sales but required longer marketing at 63 days DOM, achieving $185,000 median pricing. The $500K-$750K segment experienced significant challenges with only 5 sales requiring 219 days DOM, though achieving $655,000 median pricing. Luxury CTV properties over $1M recorded 3 sales at 112 days DOM with $1,885,000 median price, while the $750K-$1M range showed no activity during this period.

Geography (Cities)

Sarasota dominated CTV sales with 24 transactions at 78.5 days DOM and $304,500 median price, representing the bulk of attached housing activity. Venice recorded 5 sales with exceptional speed at just 20 days DOM and $190,000 median price. Nokomis achieved 3 sales at 45 days DOM with higher $430,000 median pricing. Englewood and Osprey each showed limited activity, with Englewood recording 2 sales at 311.5 days DOM and $297,500 median price, while Osprey had 2 sales at 299.5 days DOM and $467,500 median price.

Property Types

Within the CTV segment, condominiums led activity with 20 sales at 75 days DOM and $270,000 median price, representing the primary attached housing option. Villas demonstrated superior market performance with 11 sales at just 42 days DOM and $310,000 median price, making them the fastest-selling attached property type. Townhouses faced the most challenging conditions with only 5 sales requiring 116 days DOM, though achieving a solid $379,000 median price point.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Price villas competitively as they’re selling fastest at 42 days DOM with $310,000 median price. The $250K-$500K price band offers optimal positioning with 53 sales at just 32 days DOM, suggesting strong buyer demand and quick turnover in this range.
• Buyers: Target the $500K-$750K segment where properties are taking 86 days DOM, creating negotiation opportunities. Consider Siesta Key for luxury purchases where the single sale took 210 days, indicating potential seller motivation in ultra-high-end markets.
• Investors: Focus on the $250K-$500K segment which generated 53 sales at 32 days DOM with $349,000 median price, representing the highest volume and fastest-moving market segment with consistent buyer demand.
• Luxury market buyers should expect 75.5 days DOM for properties over $1M, requiring patience but offering access to premium inventory with $1,892,500 median pricing.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: January 18-24, 2026