Sarasota & Manatee County Real Estate Market – April 2026

Here’s a look at the Sarasota & Manatee Counties’ real estate market for April 2026. According to statistics from the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, both counties continued to experience solid sales activity and declining inventory levels, while price trends and market pace varied between housing segments.

April 2026 brought continued strength to Sarasota County’s single-family home market. The median sale price climbed to $490,000, a 4.3% increase from $470,000 a year ago. Meanwhile, the average sale price surged to $814,685—up 24.6% year-over-year—reflecting notable strength in higher-end sales activity throughout the county.

Sales activity remained stable overall, with 824 closed sales recorded in April, slightly above last year’s 817 transactions. At the same time, inventory continued to contract significantly, with active listings falling to 3,258 homes—a 26.8% decline compared to April 2025.

April 2026 showed continued momentum in Manatee County’s single-family housing market. The median sale price increased to $492,500, rising 6.1% from $464,000 last year. The average sale price also posted a strong gain, reaching $760,094—up 22.9% year-over-year—indicating continued demand in upper-tier segments of the market.

Buyer activity also strengthened during the month, with 704 closed sales completed in April, representing a 4.8% increase over the 672 sales recorded a year earlier. Inventory levels, however, continued to move lower, as active listings declined to 2,929 homes, down 9.9% year-over-year.

The condo and townhouse market produced mixed pricing trends across Sarasota and Manatee counties in April 2026. In Sarasota County, the median sale price dipped slightly to $337,500, down 0.6% from last year, while the average sale price fell 4.6% to $530,268. These figures suggest some moderation in pricing within the condo segment despite stronger sales activity.

Manatee County’s condo and townhouse market showed more positive pricing movement. The median sale price rose to $320,000, an increase of 6.6% year-over-year, while the average sale price came in at $335,660, down modestly by 2.3% compared to last year.

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Sales activity strengthened notably in both counties. Sarasota County recorded 445 closed condo and townhouse sales, up 18.7% from last year, while Manatee County posted 307 sales, reflecting a 12.5% increase year-over-year.

For buyers, April 2026 continues to present a competitive environment across both Sarasota and Manatee counties, particularly as inventory levels remain below balanced-market conditions.

In Sarasota County, new single-family listings fell 12.0% year-over-year to 989 homes, limiting fresh inventory entering the market. Manatee County also experienced a decline in new listings, with 957 homes coming to market—down 2.2% compared to last year. Fewer available homes may continue to create competition in desirable neighborhoods and price ranges.

Cash purchases remain another important factor shaping buyer competition. Sarasota County recorded 362 cash sales in the single-family market during April, while Manatee County posted 231 cash transactions. In the condo and townhouse segment, Sarasota County saw 312 cash sales and Manatee County reported 180 cash purchases, highlighting the continued presence of well-funded buyers across the region.

Overall, buyers are entering a market where inventory remains limited and competition continues in many segments. Preparation, flexibility, and strong financing—or cash purchasing power—remain important advantages when navigating today’s market conditions.

For sellers, April 2026 continues to reflect a market that remains favorable overall, though conditions are becoming more balanced compared to the rapid pace seen in previous years.

In the single-family market, Sarasota County sellers received a median of 94.3% of original list price, while Manatee County sellers received 94.6%. Condo and townhouse sellers saw slightly lower figures, with Sarasota County at 91.1% and Manatee County at 93.2%, suggesting buyers are negotiating more carefully in attached-home segments.

Homes are also continuing to spend more time on the market compared to peak-pandemic conditions. Sarasota County single-family homes took a median of 46 days to reach contract and 86 days to close, while Manatee County homes averaged 44 days to contract and 88 days to sale. Condo and townhouse properties generally moved more slowly, particularly in Sarasota County where the median time to contract extended to 67 days.

These trends indicate that while sellers still benefit from reduced inventory and healthy buyer activity, pricing strategy and property presentation are becoming increasingly important. Buyers are taking more time to evaluate options and negotiate terms, making realistic pricing and market readiness key components for a successful 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 $814,685 or less.

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 $760,094 or less.