In September 2025, the single-family home market in Manatee County showed notable activity and subtle shifts in buyer behavior. Closed sales surged by 24% year-over-year, reaching 662 transactions, while the median sale price held steady at $470,000, indicating price stability despite increased volume. Active inventory rose by 7.9%, suggesting more options for buyers, though new listings dipped slightly by 3.9% to 681. This mix of rising inventory and fewer new listings points to a market balancing supply and demand.
Cash buyers made up 29.9% of closed sales, a slight increase from 26.5% the previous year, hinting at a modest shift for cash purchases. Meanwhile, new pending sales totaled 580, reflecting continued buyer interest even as listing activity softened. Overall, the data suggests a resilient market with steady pricing, increased sales momentum, and evolving buyer dynamics heading into our peak transaction season. The infographic below from Florida Realtors contains more information from September.
