April 2026 · Single-Family Homes
Sarasota County Market Report
Source: Florida REALTORS® / Stellar MLS
Median Sale Price
$490,000
+4.3% vs. April 2025
Closed Sales
824
+0.9% vs. April 2025
Median Time to Contract
46 Days
+3 days vs. April 2025
Months of Inventory
4.7
Down from 7.0 last year
New Listings
989
-12.0% vs. April 2025
List Price Received
94.3%
+1.3 pts vs. April 2025
The month in review
Sarasota County single-family reversed course in April. After Q1 showed a 2% price decline, April's median jumped 4.3% year-over-year to $490,000. Average sale price surged 24.6% to $815,000, and total dollar volume climbed 25.7% to $671 million — the strongest April the county has seen since the peak. Sellers are now getting 94.3% of their original list price, up 1.3 points from last year.
The inventory story is dramatic. Active listings dropped 26.8% to 3,258 homes — the steepest year-over-year decline in any segment across the region. Months of supply collapsed from 7.0 to 4.7, a 33% drop. With new listings also falling 12% and pending sales jumping 17%, the supply-demand imbalance is tilting firmly toward sellers. Homes are taking 46 days to contract, only 3 days longer than last April — and that number should compress as inventory continues to shrink heading into summer.
If you’re buying
Sarasota's single-family inventory just fell 27% in a year — the most dramatic supply drop in the entire metro. If you're house-hunting in Sarasota, the competitive landscape is changing fast. The leverage buyers had in late 2025 is gone. Homes priced at market are moving, and the best strategy is preparation: pre-approval in hand, realistic budget, and willingness to act when the right home appears.
If you’re selling
This is your market again. Inventory is down a third from a year ago, prices are climbing, and you're keeping more of your asking price. The data supports listing now — you have less competition on the market than at any point in the past 18 months, and buyer demand is strong with pending sales up 17%. Price accurately, present well, and expect solid activity.
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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