Sarasota County Real Estate Market Report April 2026 | Sales Up 8.9% — Buyers Now Have More Power
What if more homes are selling in Sarasota than this time last year… yet buyers suddenly have more time, more choices, and stronger negotiating power than they’ve had in the last three years?
In this April 2026 Sarasota County real estate market report, I break down the brand-new March 2026 numbers from the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee and show you exactly what they mean for buyers and sellers right now.
Single-Family Homes in Sarasota County – March 2026
- Closed sales: 890 — up 8.9% from March 2025
- Median sale price: $485,000 — up 3.3% year-over-year
- Active inventory: 3,351 homes — down 24% from last March
- Months of supply: 4.8 months — down from 6.9 months
- Median days to contract: 49 days — up from 40 days last year
Townhomes & Condos in Sarasota County – March 2026
- Closed sales: 455 — up 40.4% from March 2025
- Median sale price: $359,500 — up 3.8% year-over-year
- Active inventory: 2,392 units — down 11.9% from last March
- Months of supply: 8.1 months — down from 9.7 months
- Median days to contract: 65 days — up from 46 days last year
Luxury Homes Over $1 Million – March 2026
- Closed sales: 189 — up 15% from March 2025
- Active inventory: 1,319 homes — no change from last year
- Months of supply: 11 months — up from 10.5 months
- Median days to contract: 67 days — up from 29 days
- Percent of list price received: 91.7% — down from 94.2%
- Median sale price: $1,537,500 — up 0.8% year-over-year
4 Key Takeaways for Sarasota Home Buyers & Sellers in 2026
- Sales are growing while inventory shrinks compared to last year.
- Prices are stable with only modest gains — buyers are setting the ceiling.
- Homes are taking longer to go under contract, giving buyers real negotiating power.
- Local economy and lifestyle continue to attract strong demand.
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Whether you’re buying or selling a home in Sarasota, the data shows this is a great time to make a strategic move. Reach out to me directly — I answer every message personally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sarasota housing market cooling in 2026?
Not cooling — it’s balancing. Sales are up, but buyers have more time and negotiating power than in previous years.
How long are homes sitting on the market right now?
Single-family homes: 49 days on market (up from 40). Condos/townhomes: 65 days (up from 46).
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