April Sarasota Housing Trends
April Sarasota Housing Trends
The latest April Sarasota housing trends showed real estate is thriving with 1,242 properties sold for a total of over $935 Million in the county, including North Port, Sarasota, and Bradenton areas.
The inventory report indicates a significant increase in properties available for sale, with a total of 5,429 listings at the end of the month, showing a notable rise from the 2,936 properties listed during the same period last year.
The analysis of April’s data reveals a nominal 1.2 percent decrease in inventory from the previous month, translating to a net reduction of 98 properties available for sale. Although there has been a decline in inventory, it is important to note that the current levels are significantly higher than those recorded at the same time last year. This surplus of inventory indicates a broader range of choices for potential buyers.
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April Sarasota Housing Trends – Single-Family Homes
April 2024 versus April 2023 Single Family Home Highlights:
- Closed sales increased 8.6 percent going from 747 transactions up to 811 sales.
- Pending sales increased slightly from 768 last April compared to 779 this April, a 1.4 percent increase.
- Inventory increased 81.2 percent up to 3,305 homes for sale compared to this same time last year when 1,824 homes were for sale.
- New listings increased from 845 up to 991 which was a 17.3 percent jump.
- Median days on market increased to 40 days which was a 90.5 percent increase versus April of 2023.
- Available single-family home inventory ended April with a 5.1 months’ supply of homes for sale, up from 2.9 month’s supply during April of 2023.
Unlike previous months, inventory of single-family homes declined slightly, down 2 percent month-over-month. However, with inventory up significantly over the prior year. This current levels of inventory indicates a broader range of choices for potential buyers in the market, presenting them with increased opportunities to find properties that align with their preferences and requirements.
Additionally, for the fourth month in a row the average days on the market have remained steady at 40 days. This, coupled with a low 5.1 month supply of inventory, has continued to empower sellers in the market.
In April, the median sales price rose to $540,000 from $515,000 in March, and it was up from $520,000 a year ago. It is also worth noting that cash purchases accounted for just 48.6 percent of all single-family home sales, showing an increase from the previous month’s 44 percent.
Bottom line: It remains a Seller’s market for Sarasota single-family homes.
April Sarasota Housing Trends – Condos and Townhomes
April 2024 versus April 2023 Condo Highlights:
- Condo sales increased 12.5 percent going from 383 real estate transactions up to 431 sales.
- Pending sales decreased 16.4 percent down from from 452 last April to 378 this April.
- Inventory increased 91 percent to 2,124 condos for sale compared to last April when only 1,112 units were for sale.
- New listings fell from 536 down to 496 or a 7.5 percent decline.
- Median days to contract was 48 days, which was up from 22 days last year.
- Available condo inventory ended April with a 6.7 months’ supply of properties for sale which was a 91.4 percent increase.
The condo market has seen a significant increase in inventory compared to the previous year. However, for the first time in 8 months inventory declined month-over-month. Overall, condo inventory saw a net decrease of 29 properties for sale. April ended the month with 2,124 condos available for sale, showing a 1.3 percent decrease from the previous month.
Despite the slight reduction in inventory, the market has maintained a balance, with a 6.7-month supply of condos for sale, down from 6.8 months supply in March. This surplus in inventory presents favorable conditions for buyers.
Sellers are advised to review their list prices to align with the current market dynamics. Furthermore, there has been a noticeable downtick in the days on market, decreasing from 51 days in March to 48 days in April.
Finally, cash sales accounted for 70 percent of transactions, which was similar to the previous month’s 70.3 percent.
Bottom Line
As the real estate market dynamics continue to evolve, it’s important to note that single-family homes remain highly sought after, resulting in a Seller’s market. Conversely, condominiums are experiencing a more balanced market environment.
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May 30th, 2024 Posted by Matt
