What Happened in Sarasota Real Estate: May 31–June 6, 2026?

Sarasota County Market Snapshot: May 31–June 6, 2026

309 Closed Sales · $420,000 Median Price · 96.0% List Price Achievement · 46.3% Cash Buyers

Price Bands

The $250K–$500K band was the uncontested volume leader this week, accounting for 150 of the 309 total closings at a median price of $355,000 and a median of 41 Days on the Market — confirming this range as the core of the Sarasota County market. The $500K–$750K band contributed 60 closings at a median price of $607,500, but homes there took significantly longer to close, with a median of 72.5 days — the slowest pace among all price bands. The $1M+ segment delivered 44 closings at a median price of $1,632,500 and a median of 66 days, reflecting the patience required at the luxury tier. The $750K–$1M band saw 19 closings at a median price of $865,000 and a median of 54 days. At the entry level, the Under $250K segment recorded 36 closings at a median price of $215,000, moving in a median of 39 days — making it one of the quicker bands despite the affordability constraints of its price range.

Geography (Cities)

Sarasota city led the county geographically with 124 closings at a median price of $523,750 and a median of 55.5 Days on the Market. Venice was second in volume with 82 closings at a median price of $387,500 and a median of 48 days. North Port was the fastest-paced city in the county, with 43 closings at a median of just 27 days and a median price of $315,000 — properties there are moving with urgency. Nokomis posted 32 closings at a median price of $418,750, though homes sat a median of 78.5 days before closing. Englewood contributed 13 closings at a median price of $517,000 and a median of 37 days — notably quick for that price range. Longboat Key recorded 9 closings at a median price of $775,000 and a median of 76 days, reflective of the premium waterfront market. North Venice saw limited activity with only 2 closings at a median price of $650,000 and a median of 130 days — the slowest pace in the county. An additional 4 closings occurred in other submarkets not individually reported.

Property Types

Single-family residences dominated the week’s closings with 218 sales at a median price of $455,920 and a median of 42 Days on the Market — both the highest-volume and fastest-moving property type. Condominiums were the second most active category with 55 closings at a median price of $419,000, but carried a median of 64 days to close. Villas contributed 26 closings at a median price of $328,250 and a median of 60.5 days. Townhouses were the smallest segment with 10 closings at a median price of $415,160 and a median of 81.5 days — the slowest-moving property type this week, suggesting buyers are more selective in the attached-home segment.

Price Bands

Single-family residences accounted for 218 total closings this week. The $250K–$500K band led with 102 sales at a median price of $351,000 and a median of 35 Days on the Market — the fastest pace of any price band in this segment. The $500K–$750K range followed with 51 closings at a median price of $625,000 and a median of 72 days. The $1M+ tier contributed 32 closings at a median price of $1,543,500 and a median of 38 days — notably faster than the $500K–$750K and $750K–$1M bands, which suggests well-priced luxury single-family homes are generating decisive buyer action. The $750K–$1M band recorded 15 closings at a median price of $865,000 and a median of 54 days. At the entry level, 18 single-family homes closed under $250K at a median price of $217,450 and a median of 39 days.

Geography (Cities)

Sarasota led single-family closings with 81 sales at a median price of $625,000 and a median of 32 Days on the Market — the fastest among all cities for this property type. Venice was second with 55 single-family closings at a median price of $451,840 and a median of 65 days. North Port contributed 41 closings at a median price of $315,000 and a median of 28 days, reinforcing its position as the county’s most accessible and active single-family corridor. Nokomis posted 24 closings at a median price of $430,500 but with a median of 95.5 days — the slowest single-family pace among the named cities. Englewood recorded 12 single-family closings at a median price of $517,000 and a median of 43 days. Longboat Key contributed 1 single-family closing at a median price of $2,075,000 and a median of 7 days. North Venice saw limited single-family activity with 2 closings at a median price of $650,000 and a median of 130 days.

Price Bands

The condo, townhome, and villa segment recorded 91 total closings this week. The $250K–$500K band dominated with 48 sales at a median price of $362,250 and a median of 58 Days on the Market. The Under $250K band contributed 18 closings at a median price of $212,500 and a median of 41 days. The $1M+ tier recorded 12 closings at a median price of $2,150,000 and a median of 81 days — the luxury attached-home segment, led primarily by Longboat Key condominiums. The $500K–$750K range saw 9 closings at a median price of $539,000 and a median of 80 days, while the $750K–$1M band recorded 4 closings at a median price of $882,500 and a median of 46.5 days.

Geography (Cities)

Sarasota led the CTV segment with 43 closings at a median price of $410,000 and a median of 76 Days on the Market. Venice was the standout story in terms of velocity: 27 closings at a median price of $326,200 and a median of just 16 days — by far the fastest-moving CTV submarket in the county this week. Longboat Key posted 8 CTV closings at a median price of $710,000 and a median of 78 days, reflecting the premium luxury condo market. Nokomis contributed 8 closings at a median price of $352,500 and a median of 68 days. North Port saw limited CTV activity with 2 closings at a median price of $216,500 and a median of 17 days. Englewood recorded 1 CTV closing at a median price of $380,000 and a median of 14 days.

Property Types

Within the CTV segment, condominiums were the volume leader with 55 closings at a median price of $419,000 and a median of 64 Days on the Market. Villas were the second most active with 26 closings at a median price of $328,250 and a median of 60.5 days — a solid midmarket performer. Townhouses recorded 10 closings at a median price of $415,160 but carried the heaviest time burden at a median of 81.5 days, making them the slowest-moving property type in the CTV segment this week. Buyers and sellers in the townhouse category should factor in extended timelines when planning their transactions.

Actionable Playbook

• Sellers: Price into the $250K–$500K sweet spot where 150 buyers closed this week at a median of $355,000 in just 41 days. Single-family residences are the fastest-moving property type at a median of 42 days — sellers in this category who price correctly can expect decisive offers. The 96.0% list-price achievement across the board means the market is rewarding well-positioned listings.
• Buyers: The $500K–$750K band is your best negotiating ground — 60 closings at a median of 72.5 days means sellers in that range have been waiting. North Venice, while a small sample with 2 closings, posted the slowest median of 130 days, signaling motivated sellers. Townhouses county-wide are also sitting a median of 81.5 days, giving buyers meaningful leverage on terms and price concessions.
• Investors: The $250K–$500K band is where the market is deepest and most liquid, with 150 closings this week and 115 active listings still available. This segment combines the highest buyer volume, the shortest single-family Days on the Market in its price class, and the broadest resale audience in Sarasota County.
• Luxury Market Watch: The $1M+ segment closed with a median of 66 Days on the Market across 44 sales at a median price of $1,632,500. Single-family luxury buyers moved fastest at a median of 38 days, while attached-home luxury buyers (the $1M+ CTV band) took a median of 81 days. Longboat Key remains the luxury epicenter with 9 closings at a median price of $775,000 and a median of 76 days — patience and decisive positioning both matter at this level.

How many homes sold in Sarasota County the week of May 31 through June 6, 2026?

Sarasota County recorded 309 closed sales during the week of May 31 through June 6, 2026. Single-family residences drove the majority with 218 closings, while condominiums, townhouses, and villas combined for 91 closings. Sarasota city alone accounted for 124 of those closings, making it the highest-volume submarket in the county.

What is the median home price in Sarasota County right now?

The county-wide median sold price for the week of May 31 through June 6, 2026 was $420,000 at $251 per square foot. Single-family residences carried a higher median of $455,920, while condos, townhouses, and villas combined for a median of approximately $419,000 for condominiums alone. Sarasota city's single-family median was $625,000, reflecting the price premium in the urban core.

Which Sarasota neighborhood or city has homes selling the fastest right now?

North Port was the fastest-paced city in Sarasota County this week, with 43 closings at a median of just 27 Days on the Market and a median price of $315,000. In the condo, townhouse, and villa segment specifically, Venice stood out as the speed leader with 27 closings at a median of only 16 days. Sarasota city single-family homes also moved quickly, with 81 closings at a median of 32 days.

Is it a good time to sell a home in Sarasota County?

The data for May 31 through June 6, 2026 suggests strong conditions for well-priced sellers. Buyers paid an average of 96.0% of list price county-wide, and 46.3% of all closings were all-cash transactions — meaning nearly half of buyers brought no financing contingency. The $250,000 to $500,000 price band generated the highest volume with 150 closings and a median of 41 days to close, indicating sellers in that range are finding buyers quickly.

Are condos or single-family homes selling better in Sarasota County?

Single-family residences significantly outperformed condos, townhouses, and villas in both volume and speed this week. Single-family closings totaled 218 at a median price of $455,920 and a median of 42 Days on the Market, compared to 91 combined closings for all attached property types. Condominiums specifically carried a median of 64 days to close — over 50% longer than single-family homes — reflecting ongoing headwinds in the Florida condo market including insurance costs and reserve funding requirements.

DOM Basis: CDOM

Period: May 31–June 6, 2026