Is Osprey, FL 34229 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Osprey is a balanced market. With about 4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score14/ 100

More competitive than 7% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #554 of 796 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list6.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list94.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market79Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$306▲ +0.2% vs. last year

The Osprey housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Osprey, FL 34229 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 79 days and there were 4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 62 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 3%, homes sold faster (100 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $702,196. Overall, Osprey is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Sarasota County, homes here sell more slowly than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Osprey ranks #554 of 796 FL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 14 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Englewood 34223 (2% sold over asking) or Sarasota 34240 (2% sold over asking), while Sarasota 34232 (11% sold over asking) and Sarasota 34233 (11% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Englewood 34223Seller’s market $291 /sq ftLongboat Key 34228Balanced $575 /sq ftNokomis 34275Seller’s market $250 /sq ftNorth Port 34286Balanced $198 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Osprey real estate

Is Osprey a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 4 months of supply in Osprey, FL 34229 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Osprey?

The typical home went under contract in 79 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Osprey sell over asking?

7% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Osprey?

About 0.75% of a home’s value a year in Sarasota County, or roughly $3,000 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Osprey?

The median sale price was $702,196 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $306 per square foot.

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