Here’s a look at the Sarasota & Manatee Counties’ Real Estate Market for January 2019. According to statistics from the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, both counties are showing an increase in the average sale price of single-family homes. Read more about this month’s real estate market trends.
📈 A Look at Sarasota County Housing Stats
We started the year with a median sale price for single-family homes of $285,500 in Sarasota County. This amount shows an increase of 3.6 percent from the $275,000 recorded this same time last year. The average sale price is $405,098, which shows a 5.9 percent increase from the $382,597 last year.
There were 527 closed sales in December 2018, which shows a decrease of 17.5 percent from the 639 closed sales in December 2017. We moved into January with 3,148 active listings in Sarasota County. This number shows an increase of 16.9 percent from this time last year.
📊 A Look at Manatee County Housing Stats
Manatee County started the year with a median sale price for single-family homes of $309,000. This amount shows a decrease of 2.7 percent from the $317,500 recorded this same time last year. The average sale price is $380,272, which shows a 1 percent increase from the $376,336 last year.
There were 503 closed sales in December 2018, which shows a decrease of 1.6 percent from the 511 closed sales in December 2017. We moved into January with 2,203 active listings in Manatee County. This number shows an increase of 4.6 percent from this time last year.
🏠 Condo and Townhouse Details
In Sarasota County, the average sale price for condos and townhouses is $311,284. This number shows a significant drop of 35.2 percent from the $480,239 recorded this time last year.
The average sale price for condos and townhouses in Manatee County is $236,606. Compared to the $220,666 recorded in December 2017, we’re seeing an increase of 7.2 percent.
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Both counties are seeing a decrease in new condo and townhouse listings. Sarasota County shows 357 new listings, which is a decrease of 17 percent from last year’s 430 new listings. Manatee County recorded 201 new listings, which is a 15.5 percent decrease year-over-year.
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💲 What does this mean for home buyers?
New listings in Sarasota County dropped 9.3 percent with 651 new properties placed on the market in December 2018. There were 478 new listings to hit the market in Manatee County, which shows an increase of 2.1 percent from this same time last year.
With a decrease in new homes being listed in some areas, it’s a good idea to begin your home search strong by getting signed up for search and save email alerts to be delivered right to your email inbox when a new home is placed on the market.
💵 What does this mean for home sellers?
When it comes to the median percent of original list price received, sellers in Sarasota County are recording 95.6 percent, which is an increase of 0.1 percent from last year at this time. Manatee County is recording 95.4 percent received, which is a decrease of 0.6 percent from December 2017.
Sarasota County‘s median time to sale is currently 78 days. Manatee County is reporting 90 days.
The best way to give yourself a successful start in the home selling process is to set your asking price correctly from the start. A free home valuation report can help build the foundation of knowledge you need to create an attractive listing price.
🏘️ Sarasota County Homes for Sale
See Additional Reports on the Sarasota County & Manatee County Real Estate Market
Here are the most recent home listings just added to the database in the average sale price range for Sarasota County. All homes are priced at $405,098 or less.
🏘️ Manatee County Homes for Sale
Here are the most recent home listings just added to the database in the average sale price range for Manatee County. All homes are priced at $380,272 or less.
