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 buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

At the same time last year, Manatee County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Manatee County is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Manatee County, FL

How much do homes in Manatee County, FL cost?

Median Sold Price

$467,747

$255/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

-$6,002(-1.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Manatee County have sold for 1.3% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Manatee County was $467,747 in September 2024, down 1.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $255.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $155K$171K
+10.3%
2 $358.1K$360.2K
+0.6%
3 $479.5K$474.8K
-1.0%
4 $587.6K$559.1K
-4.9%
5+ $720.8K$614.9K
-14.7%

Summary: Manatee County housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

DeSoto County
+7.0%
Hillsborough County
+3.3%
Sarasota County
0.3%
Manatee County
-1.3%
Hardee County
-2.3%

Housing Supply in Manatee County, FL

How many homes are available in Manatee County, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
4,9764,822-3.1%

Summary: The Manatee County real estate market had 4,822 homes for sale in September 2024, a 3.1% decrease compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 89110
+23.6%
2 1,2851,314
+2.3%
3 2,0571,941
-5.6%
4 1,1761,116
-5.1%
5+ 369341
-7.6%

Summary: The Manatee County housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 23.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 5.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
829605-27.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

378 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

196 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

31 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. 62.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 605 homes were sold or pending in Manatee County in September 2024, down by 27.0% month-over-month. Of the 605 sold homes, 62% were sold under asking, 32% were sold at asking, and 5% 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

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
55 Days70 Days+26.9%

Summary: Homes in Manatee County had an average of 70 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 26.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

257 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

166 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

182 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 September 2024, 605 homes were sold in Manatee County; 42% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 30% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

Report Updated 29 Days Ago

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