September 2026 · Townhouses & Condos
Manatee County Market Report
Source: Florida REALTORS® / Stellar MLS, Manatee County (released October 16, 2026)
Median Sale Price
$296,500
+0.0% vs. September 2025
-3.4% vs. August 2026
Closed Sales
224
+3.7% vs. September 2025
-7.1% vs. August 2026
Median Time to Contract
76 Days
-17.4% vs. September 2025
+4 days vs. August 2026
Months of Inventory
5.0
Down from 6.3 last year
Up from 4.9 in August
Cash Sales
48.2%
108 of 224 closings
-2.4 pts vs. August 2026
List Price Received
91.5%
+1.7 pts vs. September 2025
-1.9 pts vs. August 2026
The second line, where shown, compares to the immediately prior published period and is not seasonally adjusted, Southwest Florida real estate moves with the calendar, so a single-period swing can reflect the time of year as much as the underlying market.
The month in review
Manatee County condos were the region's flat spot in September. The median was unchanged at $296,500, exactly level with last September, while closed sales rose 3.7% to 224. Dollar volume rose 11.7% to $74.1 million and the average sale price rose 7.7%, a much narrower gap between median and average than Sarasota County showed, which means Manatee's gain is spread across ordinary sales rather than concentrated in a few large ones.
Supply improved substantially. Active listings fell 13.9% to 1,191 and months of supply dropped from 6.3 to 5.0. Homes went under contract in 76 days, sixteen days faster than a year ago, and sellers received 91.5% of original list price, up 1.7 points. New listings rose 8.0% to 285, so the pipeline is still being refilled, which is the main thing keeping this segment from tightening as fast as Sarasota County's.
If you’re buying
An unchanged median with sales up and supply down is the definition of a stabilising market. Manatee condos are the region's best value on paper at a $296,500 median, and at 5.0 months of supply you still have negotiating room. Budget for the assessment reality in older buildings rather than the sale price alone.
If you’re selling
Prices stopped falling here a year ago and have not moved since, which is a better outcome than it sounds after the 2025 correction. Supply is down 13.9% and buyers are taking sixteen days less to commit. The buildings that sell are the ones that can show funded reserves and a clean inspection, so lead with those documents.
Market data is sourced from the MLS and local REALTOR® association reports and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Figures reflect the stated property type and area for the period indicated and are provided for general informational purposes only, they are not an appraisal, a guarantee of value, or investment advice. For an analysis specific to your property, request a custom report.
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