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June 2026 Bradenton & Manatee County Real Estate Market Update
Local market data as of July 17, 2026 · Source: REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM)
The June 2026 numbers are in, and the Bradenton and Manatee County market is moving in two directions at once. Single-family home prices are rising while inventory keeps shrinking — a seller's market. Condos and townhomes are doing the opposite: prices are flat to down, and buyers have more room to negotiate. Which market you're in changes your whole strategy.
The short answer: In Manatee County, single-family homes are firmly a seller's market (4.1 months of supply, prices up 11.4%). Condos are closer to a buyer's market (more supply, prices down slightly). Same county, opposite conditions.
Is Bradenton a seller's market right now?
For single-family homes, yes. Manatee County single-family closed sales jumped 26.2% year-over-year in June — the largest gain of any local segment — while active inventory fell 15.3%. Months supply dropped to 4.1, well below the roughly six months considered balanced. Well-priced homes went under contract in a median of 45 days. When supply is that tight and demand is climbing, sellers who price correctly have the leverage.
Manatee County single-family homes — June 2026
| Metric | June 2026 | Year-over-Year |
| Closed sales | 890 | +26.2% |
| Median sale price | $490,000 | +11.4% |
| Median time to contract | 45 days | −19.6% |
| Months supply | 4.1 | −21.2% |
| Median % of original list received | 95.8% | +1.6% |
Why are Bradenton condo prices falling?
The condo and townhome market tells a different story. Manatee County condo sales rose 11.2% in June, but the median price eased 0.9% to $310,000 and the median time to contract stretched to 84 days — up from 68 a year ago. Buyers in this segment have more choices and more negotiating room. Rising insurance costs and association fees have cooled demand in parts of the condo market statewide, so it pays to look closely at a building's finances before you buy.
Manatee County condos & townhomes — June 2026
| Metric | June 2026 | Year-over-Year |
| Closed sales | 259 | +11.2% |
| Median sale price | $310,000 | −0.9% |
| Median time to contract | 84 days | +23.5% |
| Months supply | 5.7 | −23.0% |
What about Sarasota County?
The same split shows up next door. Sarasota County single-family sales rose 15.2% with the median price up 8.2% to $492,450, and single-family inventory fell 27.4% — the sharpest supply drop in the region. Sarasota condos followed the softer pattern, with the median down 7.5% to $343,750. Across both counties, inventory tightened in every segment while sales accelerated heading into summer.
What does this mean for you?
If you're selling a single-family home: conditions favor you, but the data also shows buyers are rewarding homes that are priced right — sellers received a median of 95.8% of their original list price. Overpricing still sits; correct pricing sells fast.
If you're buying a condo or townhome: you have more leverage than single-family buyers right now. More supply and longer market times mean room to negotiate — just budget carefully for insurance and association costs.
If you're relocating or using a VA loan: the single-family squeeze makes preparation and fast, informed offers matter more than ever. Knowing which micro-market fits your situation is half the battle.
Want to know what your specific home or neighborhood is doing?
These are county-wide numbers — your street can tell a different story. I pull live comps any time.
What's My Home Worth? Start Your Home SearchFrequently asked questions
Is now a good time to sell a home in Bradenton?
For single-family homeowners, June 2026 data shows strong conditions: low inventory (4.1 months), rising prices (+11.4% year-over-year), and homes selling in a median of 45 days when priced correctly.
Are condo prices going down in Manatee County?
The median condo price dipped 0.9% year-over-year to $310,000 in June 2026, and homes are taking longer to sell (84 days), giving buyers more negotiating room than the single-family market.
What is the median home price in Manatee County?
In June 2026, the median single-family sale price was $490,000 and the median condo/townhome price was $310,000.
Where does this market data come from?
The figures are from the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), compiled by Florida Realtors® from Stellar MLS, released July 17, 2026. Full reports are at myrasm.com/statistics.
Ian Brooks-Miller is a REALTOR® with Wagner Realty, an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, and a Military Relocation Professional (MRP). He works with buyers and sellers throughout Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria Island, and Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Call or text 941-807-4609.
Ian Brooks-Miller, REALTOR®, Wagner Realty. Ian operates as a Transaction Broker under Florida law. Market data is from the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) / Florida Realtors®, compiled from Stellar MLS, and is believed accurate but not guaranteed. This is general market information, not a prediction or guarantee of any outcome for a specific property. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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