Sarasota & Manatee County Real Estate Market – September 2026

Here’s a look at the Sarasota & Manatee Counties’ real estate market for September 2026. According to statistics from the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, both counties continued to experience a increase in the average sale price of single-family homes when compared year-over-year.

September 2026 brought continued strength to Sarasota County’s single-family home market. The median sale price dropped to $485,000, a 7.8% increase from $450,000 a year ago. Meanwhile, the average sale price dipped to $985,116 — up 52.5% year-over-year—reflecting a significant change in higher-end sales activity throughout the county.

Sales activity remained stable overall, with 681 closed sales recorded in September, above last year’s 646 transactions. At the same time, inventory continued to contract significantly, with active listings falling to 2,629 homes—a 16.2% decline compared to September 2025.

September 2026 showed continued momentum in Manatee County’s single-family housing market. The median sale price increased to $485,000, rising 3.2% from $470,000 last year. The average sale price also posted a rise, increasing to $628,444—a difference of 6.1% year-over-year—indicating continued demand in upper-tier segments of the market.

Buyer activity declined slightly during the month, with 636 closed sales completed in September, representing a 3.9% decrease over the 662 sales recorded a year earlier. Inventory levels, however, continued to move lower, as active listings declined to 2,610 homes, down 1.7% year-over-year.

The condo and townhouse market produced mixed pricing trends across Sarasota and Manatee counties in September 2026. In Sarasota County, the median sale price rose slightly to $335,000 up 6.3% from last year, while the average sale price rose 157.9% to $1,082.129. These figures suggest some increasingly drastic changes in pricing within the condo segment.

Manatee County’s condo and townhouse market showed similar pricing movement. The median sale price dropped to $396,500, a consistent number year-over-year, while the average sale price came in at $330,665, up by 7.8% compared to last year.

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Sales activity strengthened notably in both counties. Sarasota County recorded 309 closed condo and townhouse sales, up 34.3% from last year, while Manatee County posted 224 sales, reflecting a 3.7% increase year-over-year.

For buyers, September 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 rose 6.5% year-over-year to 803 homes, adding fresh inventory entering the market. Manatee County experienced a decrease in new listings, with 741 homes coming to market—up 8.8% compared to last year. The number of available homes may create fresh competition in desirable neighborhoods and price ranges.

Cash purchases remain another important factor shaping buyer competition. Sarasota County recorded 681 cash sales in the single-family market during September, while Manatee County posted 636 cash transactions. In the condo and townhouse segment, Sarasota County saw 195 cash sales and Manatee County reported 108 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, September 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 95.7%. Condo and townhouse sellers saw slightly lower figures, with Sarasota County at 93% and Manatee County at 91.5%, suggesting buyers are negotiating more carefully in attached-home segments.

Homes are also continuing to spend more time on the market. Sarasota County single-family homes took a median of 51 days to reach contract and 91 days to close, while Manatee County homes averaged 53 days to contract and 103 days to sale.

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 $985,116 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 $629,444 or less.