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Most Recent Sarasota Statistics – Single Family Homes

November 2025 Report – Single Family Homes

Most Recent Sarasota Statistics – Condominiums

November 2025 Report – Condominiums

Bill’s Sarasota and Manatee Market Takeaways for November 2025

• Sales activity. Sales activity split by county and property type. Sarasota County saw single family home sales rise 28.5 percent from last year, while condo and townhouse sales dipped 3.4 percent. Manatee County showed the reverse trend, with single family sales down 13.7 percent and condo and townhouse sales up 16.0 percent.
• Median sales price. Prices moved in different directions. Median sale prices in Sarasota declined for both single family homes and condos. In Manatee County, single family median prices increased 13.3 percent year over year, while condo prices stayed nearly flat..
• Inventory. Inventory continued to build. Active listings increased across most segments. Sarasota condos reached an 8.1 month supply, Manatee condos measured 6.5 months, and Sarasota single family homes remained the tightest at 4.8 months of inventory.
• Speed of sales. Homes took longer to sell. Overall days to contract and days to close increased compared with last year. The slowdown was most noticeable in Manatee County condos, while Sarasota single family homes remained relatively steady.

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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

Sarasota County:
In November 2025, Sarasota County recorded 564 closed single family home sales, up 28.5 percent from last year. The median sale price fell 6.6 percent to $457,495, reflecting continued price adjustment from 2024 levels. Cash transactions accounted for 42.7 percent of sales, and sellers achieved a median of 93.3 percent of their original asking price.

Active inventory increased slightly to 3,245 listings, up 0.8 percent year over year. Months of supply tightened to 4.8 months compared with October. Homes spent a median of 54 days to secure a contract and 94 days to reach closing.

Manatee County:
In Manatee County, 548 single family homes closed in November, down 13.7 percent from last year, showing a slower sales pace than October. The median sale price rose 13.3 percent to $487,233, influenced in part by the types of homes that sold. Cash buyers made up 27.0 percent of purchases, and sellers received a median of 94.5 percent of their original asking price.

Active inventory increased 8.4 percent year over year to 2,647 listings, while months of supply remained steady at 4.2 months. Homes took a median of 59 days to reach contract and 102 days to close.

“Sarasota and Manatee may share a border, but their single-family markets are behaving very differently,” said Debi Reynolds, 2025 RASM President. “That’s why working with a professional who understands local nuances is critical when making major real-estate decisions..”

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TOWNHOMES & CONDOS

Sarasota County:
In November 2025, Sarasota County posted 228 condo and townhome sales, down 3.4 percent from last year. The median sale price fell 11.8 percent to $329,500. Cash purchases dominated this segment at 62.3 percent of all sales, while sellers achieved a median of 92.0 percent of their original asking price.

Condo inventory increased to 2,203 active listings, resulting in an 8.1 month supply. Homes spent a median of 61 days to secure a contract and 103 days to close, showing a modest improvement in pace compared with last year.

Manatee County:
Manatee County recorded 189 condo and townhome sales in November, up 16.0 percent from last year. The median sale price edged down 0.6 percent to $308,000. Cash buyers accounted for 49.2 percent of transactions, and sellers received a median of 92.3 percent of their original asking price.

Active condo inventory increased 3.4 percent year over year to 1,447 listings, pushing months of supply to 6.5 months. Homes spent a median of 74 days to reach contract and 115 days to close, reflecting a slower sales pace and increased competition among sellers.

“The condo and townhome market is clearly more supply-driven, especially in Sarasota County,” added Reynolds. “Higher inventory levels mean buyers have more leverage, while sellers must be more strategic to remain competitive.”

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Our Take

Our takeaway from November’s numbers is simple. There is no one story for the Sarasota and Manatee housing market. Conditions change by county, by property type, and often by neighborhood. That is why broad headlines miss the mark.

You need local context to make the right move. Our role is to interpret these shifts at a street-level, explain what they mean for your situation, and help you make decisions that match your timing, goals, and risk tolerance.

When you’re ready, we’re ready!

-Bill