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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Sarasota is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Sarasota, FL

How much do homes in Sarasota, FL cost?

Median Sold Price

$520,718

$305/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$20,750(+4.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Sarasota have sold for 4.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Sarasota was $520,718 in October 2024, up 4.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $305.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $268.5K$230K
-14.3%
2 $389.4K$400K
+2.7%
3 $526.4K$534K
+1.5%
4 $812.5K$865K
+6.5%
5+ $998.8K$1.2M
+27.6%

Summary: Sarasota housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 27.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Longboat Key
+6.0%
Sarasota
+4.2%
Longboat Key
+2.1%

Housing Supply in Sarasota, FL

How many homes are available in Sarasota, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2,6162,596-0.8%

Summary: The Sarasota real estate market had 2,596 homes for sale in October 2024, a 0.8% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 134141
+5.2%
2 895904
+1.0%
3 1,0511,014
-3.5%
4 402404
0.5%
5+ 134133
-0.7%

Summary: The Sarasota housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 0.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
333302-9.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

242 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

47 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Sarasota, you may be able to get a good deal. 80.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 302 homes were sold or pending in Sarasota in October 2024, down by 9.3% month-over-month. Of the 302 sold homes, 80% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 4% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Sarasota, FL

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
48 Days62 Days+29.8%

Summary: Homes in Sarasota had an average of 62 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 29.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

137 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

87 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

78 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 302 homes were sold in Sarasota; 45% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 26% 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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