Sarasota County’s single-family market posted solid gains in June 2026, with closed sales up 15% year-over-year to 805 homes. Prices moved higher alongside that activity, with the median sale price rising 8.2% from a year ago to $492,450, putting Sarasota’s typical home price just above neighboring Manatee County’s for the same month.
Manatee County’s single-family home market showed real momentum in June 2026, with closed sales jumping 26% year-over-year to 890 transactions. That surge in activity came alongside rising prices: the median sale price climbed 11% from a year ago to $490,000, suggesting buyers aren’t just active, they’re competing for homes and pushing values higher in the process.
If you’ve been watching our market from the sidelines, here’s some good news: after a few frenzied years, things have leveled out. Inventory is up, homes are sitting a little longer, and sellers are actually negotiating again. That’s a real shift from where we were, and it means buyers finally have some breathing room to make a smart decision instead of a rushed one.
Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below to help us understand what underwriters look at in getting mortgages approved.
Sarasota County’s housing market showed solid momentum in May 2026, with closed sales rising 7.2% year over year to 845 transactions. Prices continued to edge upward as well, with the median sale price increasing 2.2% to $475,000, reflecting steady buyer demand despite broader economic uncertainty. At the same time, active inventory fell sharply, down 25% to 3,099 homes, indicating a tighter supply environment compared to last year.
Buyer composition shifted toward stronger cash activity. Cash sales accounted for 42% of all closings, up from 35.8% a year earlier, underscoring Sarasota’s continued appeal to investors, second‑home buyers, and other cash‑heavy purchasers. This elevated share of cash transactions suggests competitive conditions for financed buyers, even as overall inventory remains constrained.