Is Sarasota, FL 34243 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sarasota housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Sarasota, FL 34243 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 73 days and there were 4.2 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 164 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 5%, homes sold more slowly (60 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $395,829. Overall, Sarasota is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Manatee County, homes here sell more slowly than in 61% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Sarasota ranks #442 of 796 FL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 18 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Myakka City 34251 (0% sold over asking) or Ellenton 34222 (0% sold over asking), while Terra Ceia 34250 (100% sold over asking) and Bradenton 34207 (16% sold over asking) are even more competitive.