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SARASOTA, FL 34242

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
447
⇧ 34.6% vs 332 last year
Pending
47
11% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,137,500
⇩ 1.1% vs $1,149,925 last year
Average Price
$2,193,135
⇧ 10% vs $1,992,992 last year
Days on Market
85
⇧ 49.1% vs 57 days last year

Market Context

Population: 7,602  ·  Density: 820.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $121,006

Typical home value: $883,775  ·  Homeownership: 87.3%

Market Analysis

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

The SARASOTA, FL real estate market (34242) currently shows 447 active listings, with 47 pending sales. Homes are averaging 85 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 115 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 85 days on market compared to 57 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 1.1% year-over-year, from $1,149,925 to $1,137,500.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 447 this year vs 332 last year
  • Days on market: 85 now vs 57 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,137,500 (-1.1% YoY)
  • Average: $2,193,135 (+10% 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 16.3 miles — 3,520 listings ($4,350,758,265 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
34242Sarasota, FL 342420.0 mi447$980,331,345$1,137,500$2,193,135
34239Sarasota, FL 342393.5 mi214$391,396,798$1,092,500$1,828,957
34236Sarasota, FL 342364.8 mi585$1,536,008,175$1,562,500$2,625,655
34237Sarasota, FL 342375.4 mi117$60,193,926$359,000$514,478
34232Sarasota, FL 342326.0 mi216$86,552,280$344,000$400,705
34235Sarasota, FL 342358.2 mi174$66,013,338$324,999$379,387
34241Sarasota, FL 3424110.3 mi197$161,477,945$564,900$819,685
34201Bradenton, FL 3420110.7 mi82$67,542,580$725,000$823,690
34207Bradenton, FL 3420712.4 mi174$50,929,974$164,900$292,701
34240Sarasota, FL 3424012.8 mi231$307,787,403$980,000$1,332,413
34285Venice, FL 3428513.5 mi331$188,506,817$375,000$569,507
34205Bradenton, FL 3420515.6 mi222$74,223,924$274,950$334,342
34211Bradenton, FL 3421116.3 mi530$379,793,760$575,000$716,592

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SARASOTA, FL 34242?

As of January 2026, there are 447 active listings in SARASOTA, FL (zip code 34242), compared to 332 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SARASOTA, FL 34242?

The median listing price in SARASOTA, FL 34242 is $1,137,500 as of January 2026, a 1.1% decrease from $1,149,925 the prior year.

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

Homes in SARASOTA, FL 34242 spend an average of 85 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 57 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SARASOTA, FL 34242?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SARASOTA, FL 34242 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 115 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 85 days on market compared to 57 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 34242 save an estimated $22,750 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,137,500. 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.