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SARASOTA, FL 34236

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Sarasota County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
585
⇧ 42.7% vs 410 last year
Pending
116
20% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,562,500
⇩ 6.7% vs $1,675,000 last year
Average Price
$2,625,655
⇧ 1.8% vs $2,579,062 last year
Days on Market
82
⇧ 32.3% vs 62 days last year

Market Context

Population: 13,347  ·  Density: 1,449.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $95,231

Typical home value: $854,627  ·  Homeownership: 58.4%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The SARASOTA, FL real estate market (34236) currently shows 585 active listings, with 116 pending sales. Homes are averaging 82 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 175 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 82 days on market compared to 62 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.7% year-over-year, from $1,675,000 to $1,562,500.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 585 this year vs 410 last year
  • Days on market: 82 now vs 62 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,562,500 (-6.7% YoY)
  • Average: $2,625,655 (+1.8% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 13.9 miles — 3,984 listings ($5,110,053,962 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
34236Sarasota, FL 342360.0 mi585$1,536,008,175$1,562,500$2,625,655
34234Sarasota, FL 342342.7 mi153$243,778,113$450,000$1,593,321
34242Sarasota, FL 342424.8 mi447$980,331,345$1,137,500$2,193,135
34232Sarasota, FL 342325.3 mi216$86,552,280$344,000$400,705
34235Sarasota, FL 342355.6 mi174$66,013,338$324,999$379,387
34228Longboat Key, FL 342286.3 mi397$875,124,568$1,195,000$2,204,344
34207Bradenton, FL 342077.6 mi174$50,929,974$164,900$292,701
34210Bradenton, FL 342108.8 mi334$183,564,396$335,000$549,594
34229Osprey, FL 3422910.6 mi147$195,265,686$879,000$1,328,338
34208Bradenton, FL 3420811.2 mi214$123,518,446$411,750$577,189
34209Bradenton, FL 3420912.5 mi416$227,695,936$385,000$547,346
34241Sarasota, FL 3424112.7 mi197$161,477,945$564,900$819,685
34211Bradenton, FL 3421113.9 mi530$379,793,760$575,000$716,592

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SARASOTA, FL 34236?

As of January 2026, there are 585 active listings in SARASOTA, FL (zip code 34236), compared to 410 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SARASOTA, FL 34236?

The median listing price in SARASOTA, FL 34236 is $1,562,500 as of January 2026, a 6.7% decrease from $1,675,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SARASOTA, FL?

Homes in SARASOTA, FL 34236 spend an average of 82 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 62 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SARASOTA, FL 34236?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SARASOTA, FL 34236 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 175 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 82 days on market compared to 62 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SARASOTA, FL?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SARASOTA, FL 34236 save an estimated $31,250 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,562,500. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.