04/01/2026
Sarasota and Manatee County Market update February 2026
Sarasota County
Home sales are up slightly (+6%), but prices dipped about 5% to around $475K
Homes are taking longer to close (about 2 months)
Inventory is tighter with about 5 months of supply
Condo sales surged (+35%), while prices softened slightly (~$330K)
Condos are taking much longer to go under contract (about 2.5 months)
Inventory remains higher at about 8–9 months
Manatee County
Home sales increased (+10%) and prices edged up slightly (~$490K)
Closing timelines are longer (just over 2 months)
Inventory remains relatively limited (under 5 months)
Condo sales declined (-19%) and prices dipped slightly (~$312K)
Condos are taking longer to sell (just over 2 months)
Inventory is moderate at about 7–8 months
Bottom line:
Single-family homes are still moving steadily with limited inventory, while the condo market is more mixed—showing softer pricing and longer timelines, especially in Sarasota.
