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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Sarasota County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Sarasota County, FL

How much do homes in Sarasota County, FL cost?

Median Sold Price

$449,524

$274/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$411(+0.1%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Sarasota County has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Sarasota County was $449,524 in October 2024, up 0.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $274.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $240K$223.5K
-6.9%
2 $370.2K$359.9K
-2.8%
3 $479.8K$475.1K
-1.0%
4 $708.9K$735.3K
+3.7%
5+ $972.5K$1.1M
+13.1%

Summary: Sarasota County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.9%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

DeSoto County
+9.7%
Sarasota County
0.1%
Manatee County
-0.7%
Charlotte County
-3.3%

Housing Supply in Sarasota County, FL

How many homes are available in Sarasota County, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
5,4295,508+1.5%

Summary: The Sarasota County real estate market had 5,508 homes for sale in October 2024, a 1.5% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 162168
+3.7%
2 1,7311,795
+3.7%
3 2,6222,603
-0.7%
4 734758
+3.3%
5+ 180184
+2.2%

Summary: The Sarasota County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
675606-10.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

462 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

103 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

41 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Sarasota County, you may be able to get a good deal. 76.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 606 homes were sold or pending in Sarasota County in October 2024, down by 10.2% month-over-month. Of the 606 sold homes, 76% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 7% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Sarasota County, FL

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
50 Days74 Days+47.0%

Summary: Homes in Sarasota County had an average of 74 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 47% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

242 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

168 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

196 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 606 homes were sold in Sarasota County; 40% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 32% 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 20 Days Ago

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