Monthly real estate market reports
Each month I publish a dated market report for Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, Bradenton, Parrish, Islands & Beaches, Palmer Ranch, Wellen Park, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Myakka City, Punta Gorda, Longboat Key, Port Charlotte, Anna Maria Island, and Englewood and Cape Haze: the homes for sale and the median asking price in each community, new construction, and my own reading of the month, with the source of every number.
Sarasota, October 2026
As of October 14, 2026, 670 homes were for sale across 64 Sarasota communities on this site, with median asking prices from $617,000 in South Gate to $8,677,500 in Oyster Bay Estates.
Lakewood Ranch, October 2026
As of October 14, 2026, 930 homes were for sale across 52 Lakewood Ranch communities on this site, with median asking prices from $282,500 in Townhomes at Azario to $3,037,950 in Wild Blue at Waterside.
Venice, October 2026
As of October 14, 2026, 68 homes were for sale across 11 Venice communities on this site, with median asking prices from $599,500 in Waterford to $1,187,500 in Gulf View Section of Venice.
Bradenton, October 2026
As of October 13, 2026, 813 homes were for sale across 81 Bradenton communities on this site, with median asking prices from $287,000 in Poinciana Park to $3,625,000 in The Concession.
Parrish, October 2026
As of October 14, 2026, 881 homes were for sale across 51 Parrish communities on this site, with median asking prices from $308,999 in Broadleaf to $884,889 in River Preserve Estates.
Islands & Beaches, October 2026
As of October 12, 2026, 25 homes were for sale across 2 Islands & Beaches communities on this site, with median asking prices from $3,900,000 in St. Armands to $6,990,000 in Bird Key.
Palmer Ranch, October 2026
As of October 14, 2026, 216 homes were for sale across 33 Palmer Ranch communities on this site, with median asking prices from $165,000 in Bella Villino to $1,390,000 in Silver Oak.
Wellen Park, October 2026
As of October 13, 2026, 369 homes were for sale across 25 Wellen Park communities on this site, with median asking prices from $271,505 in Ashcombe to $2,149,490 in Everly.
Lido Key, October 2026
As of October 14, 2026, 37 homes were for sale across 7 Lido Key communities on this site, with median asking prices from $790,000 in Lido Beach Club to $11,900,000 in Lido Shores.
Siesta Key, October 2026
As of October 14, 2026, 101 homes were for sale across 24 Siesta Key communities on this site, with median asking prices from $600,000 in Whispering Sands to $7,100,000 in Sanderling Club.
Myakka City, October 2026
As of October 16, 2026, 4 homes were for sale across 1 Myakka City community on this site, with a median asking price of $2,176,250 in Soleta Golf Club.
Punta Gorda, October 2026
As of October 13, 2026, 256 homes were for sale across 6 Punta Gorda communities on this site, with median asking prices from $364,950 in Harbour Heights to $1,095,000 in Pirate Harbor.
Longboat Key, October 2026
As of October 14, 2026, 143 homes were for sale across 30 Longboat Key communities on this site, with median asking prices from $660,000 in Windward Bay to $12,500,000 in The Residences at The St. Regis Longboat Key.
Port Charlotte, October 2026
As of October 13, 2026, 53 homes were for sale across 4 Port Charlotte communities on this site, with median asking prices from $344,500 in Riverwood to $1,395,000 in South Bayview Estates.
Anna Maria Island, October 2026
As of October 14, 2026, 111 homes were for sale across 15 Anna Maria Island communities on this site, with median asking prices from $621,950 in Seaside Gardens to $6,950,000 in Bimini Bay Estates.
Englewood and Cape Haze, October 2026
As of October 13, 2026, 75 homes were for sale across 9 Englewood and Cape Haze communities on this site, with median asking prices from $777,000 in Placida Harbour Club to $3,250,000 in The Boca Grande Club and North Gasparilla Island.
Janelle Mertins is a licensed Florida real estate agent (license SL3288209) with Compass. This page is information, not an appraisal, a loan offer, or legal or tax advice.

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