May Sarasota Housing Trends

The latest May Sarasota housing trends showed real estate is thriving with 1,273 properties sold for a total of over $862 Million in the county, including North Port, Sarasota, and Bradenton areas.

The luxury segment particularly stood out, with 163 properties being sold for $1 million or more. Notably, the highest-priced sale was a gulf-front estate in Sanderling Club for $14,500,000. These figures indicate a robust real estate market in the Sarasota area, showcasing a strong demand for high-end properties.

The inventory report indicates a significant increase in properties available for sale, with a total of 5,249 listings at the end of the month, showing a notable rise from the 2,897 properties listed during the same period last year.

The analysis of May’s data reveals a nominal 3.3 percent decrease in inventory from the previous month, translating to a net reduction of 180 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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May Sarasota Housing Trends – Single-Family Homes

May 2024 versus May 2023 Single Family Home Highlights:

Closed sales increased 3.4 percent going from 822 transactions up to 850 sales.
Pending sales increased slightly from 665 last May compared to 697 this May, a 4.8 percent increase.
Inventory increased 77.6 percent up to 3,239 homes for sale compared to this same time last year when 1,824 homes were for sale.
New listings increased from 813 up to 920 which was a 13.2 percent jump.
Median days on market increased to 43 days which was a 72 percent increase versus May of 2023.
Available single-family home inventory ended May with a 5-month’ supply of homes for sale, up from 3 month supply during May of 2023.

Similar to the previous month, inventory of single-family homes declined slightly, down 2 percent month-over-month. However, inventory is up significantly over the prior year. The current levels of inventory indicate 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 first time in five months, there was an increase in the average days on the market which increased from 40 days up to 43 days. This, coupled with a low 5 month supply of inventory, has continued to empower sellers in the market.

In May, the median sales price rose to $530,000 from $510,000 a year ago. However, it was down slightly from $540,000 during the prior month. It is also worth noting that cash purchases accounted for just 4.5 percent of all single-family home sales, showing a decrease from the previous month’s 48.6 percent.

Bottom line: It remains a Seller’s market for Sarasota single-family homes.

May Sarasota Housing Trends – Condos and Townhomes

May 2024 versus May 2023 Condo Highlights:

Condo sales decreased 4.1 percent going from 441 real estate transactions down to 423 sales.
Pending sales decreased 14.7 percent down from 333 last May to 284 this May.
Inventory increased 87.3 percent to 2,010 condos for sale compared to last May when only 1,073 units were for sale.
New listings increased from 384 up to 397 or a 3.4 percent increase.
Median days to contract was 61 days, which was up from 27 days last year.
Available condo inventory ended May with a 6.3 months’ supply of properties for sale which was a 80 percent increase.

The condo market has seen a significant increase in inventory compared to the previous year. However, for the second month in a row, inventory declined month-over-month. Overall, condo inventory saw a net decrease of 114 properties for sale. May ended the month with 2,010 condos available for sale, showing a 5.4 percent decrease from the previous month.

Despite the reduction in inventory, the market has maintained a balance, with a 6.3-month supply of condos for sale, down from 6.7 months supply in April. 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 uptick in the days on market, increasing from 48 days in April to 61 days in May.

Finally, cash sales accounted for 63.8 percent of transactions, which was down from the previous month’s 70 percent.

Bottom Line

As the real estate market continues to shift, single-family homes are still in high demand, creating a Seller’s market. On the other hand, condominiums are experiencing a more balanced market environment.

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New Construction

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