August 2026 · Single-Family Homes
Manatee County Market Report
Source: Florida REALTORS® / Stellar MLS (RASM, released September 16, 2026)
Median Sale Price
$495,000
+5.9% vs. August 2025
Unchanged from July 2026
Closed Sales
687
+5.7% vs. August 2025
-1.0% vs. July 2026
Median Time to Contract
45 Days
-15.1% vs. August 2025
-5 days vs. July 2026
Months of Inventory
3.9
Down from 4.6 last year
Down from 4.1 in July
Dollar Volume
$456.1M
+5.4% vs. August 2025
-2.8% vs. July 2026
List Price Received
95.6%
+0.8 pts vs. August 2025
+0.4 pts vs. July 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 posted the strongest single-family price growth in the region in August. The median sale price rose 5.9% year-over-year to $495,000, closed sales rose 5.7% to 687, and dollar volume rose 5.4% to $456.1 million. The average sale price was essentially flat, down 0.3% to $663,878, so the gain came from the middle of the market rather than from a handful of high-end closings.
Sellers received a median 95.6% of original list price, again the strongest ratio of any segment in either county, up from 94.8%. Active inventory fell 7.0% to 2,616 homes and months of supply dropped below four, to 3.9 from 4.6 a year ago. New pending sales rose 4.4% to 665 while new listings fell 3.7% to 735, the reverse of July, when new listings were outpacing pending sales. Sales at $1 million and above fell 6.6% to 71, though the $1 million to $1.24 million band rose 26.1% to 29.
If you’re buying
Manatee single-family is no longer the looser of the two counties. Supply fell to 3.9 months, new listings dropped while pending sales rose, and sellers are getting 95.6% of original asking, the best ratio in the region. The extra choice July offered narrowed in August. Get pre-approved before you start touring, and judge each home on its own comparable sales rather than on the county median.
If you’re selling
Manatee sellers had the strongest pricing in the region in August: the median rose 5.9% while Sarasota County's slipped, and list price received led every segment at 95.6%. New listings fell 3.7% year-over-year, so the inflow of competition that showed up in July eased. Correctly priced, well-prepared homes are going under contract in a median 45 days.
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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