Sarasota Homes For Sale - October 2009 Update

Things are looking up in the Sarasota real estate market. Activity is brisk and homes are changing hands quickly. Typically, September is a slow month but you wouldn't notice that from the sales volume in my office. Just a quick search on the Sarasota MLS shows that 987 properties sold in Sarasota and Manatee counties for the month of September. That is great news since 803 properties sold for the same time period in 2008. Prices have declined making it more affordable for people to own homes again in paradise. Recently, was recognized as the 2nd most undervalued cities in the United States. There are many Sarasota homes for sale that represent a fantastic value. If you want to retire to Sarasota or a second home in paradise this is a great time to start looking. Give us a call at 941.812.6272 to get started

Sarasota Homes Sold - 2009

• 682 single family homes sold
• Highest sales price - $3,250,000
• Lowest sales price - $15,000
• Average sales price - $245,839
• Median sales price - $164,250

Sarasota Condos Sold - 2009

• 288 condominiums sold
• Highest sales price - $2,750,000
• Lowest sales price -$5,000 (rackaminium)
• Average sales price - $244,977
• Median sales price - $135,000