Sarasota County Housing Market Report March 2025•Sarasota County, Florida

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Housing Prices in Sarasota County, FL

How much do homes in Sarasota County, FL cost?

Housing Market Conditions

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

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Sarasota County is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since March 2024

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

Insight

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

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$439,581$267/SqFt
-$10,674
-2.4%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Sarasota County have sold for 2.4% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Sarasota County was $439,581 in March 2025, down 2.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $267.

Median Sold Price By Counties

Median Sold Price By Counties
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
DeSoto County
+11.2%
Sarasota County
-2.4%
Manatee County
-2.5%
Charlotte County
-3.4%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMar 2024Mar 2025Change YoY
1$225K$230K
+2.2%
2$370.4K$346.5K
-6.5%
3$480.3K$462.2K
-3.8%
4$719.2K$714.9K
-0.6%
5$1.1M$1.0M
-5.7%

Summary: Sarasota County housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +2.2%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -6.5%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -3.8%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -0.6%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -5.7%.

How does Sarasota County, FL compare with other places?

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Sarasota County, FL

Housing supply in Sarasota County, FL

How many homes are available in Sarasota County, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
8,941Last MonthMar 2025
8,3532 months agoFeb 2025
+7.0 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: The Sarasota County real estate market had 8,941 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 7.0 % increase compared to Feb 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
1,028Last MonthMar 2025
7902 months agoFeb 2025
+30.1 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
1242260
+7.4%
22,7933,018
+8.1%
33,9044,137
+6.0%
41,1491,219
+6.1%
5265307
+15.8%

Summary: Sarasota County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +7.4%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +8.1%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +6.0%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +6.1%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +15.8%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Sarasota County, FL cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price63 Homes

At Asking Price177 Homes

Under Asking Price788 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Sarasota County, you may be able to get a good deal. 76.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1,028 homes were sold or pending in Sarasota County in March 2025, up by 30.1% month-over-month. Of the 1028 sold homes, 77% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and and 6% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Sarasota County, FL

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days451 Homes

30 – 90 Days275 Homes

Over 90 Days302 Homes

Insight

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

Summary: During March 2025, 1028 homes were sold in Sarasota County; 44% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 29% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
71 DaysThis YearMar 2025
61 Days1 year agoMar 2024
+16.3 %
Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025

Summary: Homes in Sarasota County had an average listing age of 71 days in Mar 2025, up by 16.3% compared to the previous year.

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