Is Manatee County, FL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Manatee County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

Since last year, Manatee County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Manatee County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Manatee County, FL

How much do homes in Manatee County, FL cost?

Median Sold Price

$471,645

$259/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

-$3,848(-0.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Manatee County have sold for 0.8% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Manatee County was $471,645 in May 2024, down 0.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $259.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $160K$165K
+3.1%
2 $354.5K$359.5K
+1.4%
3 $489.9K$479.3K
-2.2%
4 $606.5K$577K
-4.9%
5+ $750.1K$686.6K
-8.5%

Summary: Manatee County housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 8.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Hardee County
+8.5%
Hillsborough County
+2.4%
Sarasota County
0.2%
Manatee County
-0.8%
DeSoto County
-4.6%

Housing Supply in Manatee County, FL

How many homes are available in Manatee County, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
5,8525,848-0.1%

Summary: The Manatee County real estate market had 5,848 homes for sale in May 2024, a 0.1% decrease compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 126127
+0.8%
2 1,6891,650
-2.3%
3 2,4062,367
-1.6%
4 1,2581,311
+4.2%
5+ 373393
+5.4%

Summary: The Manatee County housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
9381,007+7.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

665 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

279 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

63 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Manatee County, you may be able to get a good deal. 66% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1,007 homes were sold or pending in Manatee County in May 2024, up by 7.4% month-over-month. Of the 1,007 sold homes, 66% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 6% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Manatee County, FL

How long does it take to sell a home in Manatee County, FL?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
48 Days70 Days+44.9%

Summary: Homes in Manatee County had an average of 70 days on market in May 2024, up by 44.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

404 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

327 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

276 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Manatee County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2024, 1007 homes were sold in Manatee County; 40% of homes were sold within 30 days, 32% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 27% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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