May 2026 · Single-Family Homes
Sarasota County Market Report
Source: Florida REALTORS® / Stellar MLS
Median Sale Price
$475,000
+2.2% vs. May 2025
-3.1% vs. April 2026
Closed Sales
845
+7.2% vs. May 2025
+2.5% vs. April 2026
Median Time to Contract
50 Days
-1 day vs. May 2025
+4 days vs. April 2026
Months of Inventory
4.4
Down from 6.6 last year
Down from 4.7 in April
Dollar Volume
$569M
+10.9% vs. May 2025
List Price Received
94.2%
+1.5 pts vs. May 2025
-0.1 pts vs. April 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
Sarasota County single-family continued its recovery streak in May. The median sale price rose 2.2% year-over-year to $475,000, the second consecutive month of positive price growth after Q1's 2% dip. Closed sales climbed 7.2% to 845 transactions, pushing total dollar volume up 10.9% to $569 million. Sellers are capturing 94.2% of their original list price, up a full 1.5 points from May 2025.
Inventory continues to tighten aggressively. Active listings dropped 25.2% year-over-year and months of supply collapsed from 6.6 to 4.4, firmly in seller-favorable territory. Homes are going under contract in a median of 50 days, essentially unchanged from last year, but the shrinking supply pipeline suggests that number will compress through summer. The Q1 correction is in the rearview mirror: volume is strong, prices are climbing, and the supply-demand balance is tilting decisively toward sellers.
If you’re buying
Inventory just dropped another 25%, the supply squeeze is accelerating, not easing. If you've been waiting for prices to dip further, the data says the dip already happened in Q1 and it's over. The homes moving fastest are priced under $500K and in turnkey condition. Come in with a strong pre-approval, realistic expectations, and a plan to act quickly when the right property appears.
If you’re selling
Two straight months of price growth, shrinking inventory, and rising dollar volume, the market is back in your corner. Months of supply at 4.4 means you have less competition than at any point in the past two years. Price at market, not above it, and you'll attract solid interest. The data supports listing now before summer inventory typically picks up.
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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