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Why Marco Island Buyers Are Beating the Heat While Sellers Sweat
Million-dollar medians, 96% of homes selling under asking, and coffee's on me—here's what's happening in Marco's summer market
Edward Karas
July 29, 2025
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The Summer Snapshot
Okay, back to real estate: so, Marco Island's median price bounced back to $1,000,000 in June, a healthy 13.64% jump from May's $902K. Inventory tightened by 7.15%. On paper, this looks like the market heating up, however, homes took longer to sell in June and 96.3% of them still sold below asking price last month. More below…
LOCAL NEWS
What's New on Marco Island - Season 2025 - Marco Island is buzzing with exciting seasonal updates, from innovative dining experiences and thrilling water adventures to vibrant art events and unique shopping finds.
The $4.7m traffic improvement project at the intersection of North Barfield Drive and North Collier Blvd that was scheduled to begin on July 14th has been delayed until late August, according to the city.
Southwest Florida as a whole saw an 11% decline in single-family sales and a 39% drop in condominium sales from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025, according to FGCU's Real Estate Research Institute.
📊 June 2025 Market Summary
Months of Inventory: 9.61 (↓ 7.15%)
Sold to List Price Ratio: 92.9% (↓ 0.52%)
Days on Market: 90 (↑ 34.33%)
Median Sold Price: $1,000,000 (↑ 13.64%)
Median prices jumped 13.64% to $1,000,000 in June. Inventory tightened by 7.15% to 9.61 months. These are classic signs of market strengthening.
But dig deeper and the buyer advantages become clear. Homes are taking significantly longer to sell—90 days compared to 67 in May.
The year-over-year data confirms this buyer-friendly environment. Marco Island homes have sold for 8.3% less than they did twelve months ago.
The sold-to-list ratio held steady at 92.9%, meaning buyers are still securing properties roughly 7% below asking price. Most importantly, 96.3% of all homes sold below their listing price last month, meaning nearly every property offers negotiating room:
A total of 81 homes were sold or pending in Marco Island in June 2025, up by 6.6% month-over-month. Of the 81 sold homes, 96% were sold under asking, 2% were sold at asking, and and 1% were sold over asking, according to data from Rocket Homes.
Per the latest Rocket Homes market report, during June 2025, 81 homes were sold in Marco Island; 19% of homes were sold within 30 days, 32% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 49% of homes were sold over 90 days.
Median Sold Price by Bedroom (Compared to Last Year)
Price decreases vary significantly by property size over the past year. One-bedroom units saw 11.9% declines. Two-bedroom properties dropped 7.9%.
Three-bedroom homes experienced 10.7% reductions. Four-bedroom properties declined 18%. Five-bedroom luxury homes saw the steepest drops at 29.9%.
This data reveals particularly strong opportunities in the luxury segment. Higher-end properties are experiencing the most significant price adjustments:
What this means for you…
Homeowners in Marco Island should be aware that the market strongly favors buyers right now, with prices and volume down, inventory up, and negotiating power in the hands of purchasers. Sellers need to price realistically and prepare for longer sale periods. Investors and buyers have a rare window to shop with less competition and more options.
Let’s Connect 🤝
Understanding our market shouldn't be guesswork.
Whether you're curious about your home's current value, exploring neighborhood trends, or considering your next move, I'd be glad to provide you with the same data-driven insights you see in my newsletter, tailored for your needs. Simply reply to this email or call me directly.
Edward Karas
REALTOR®
Premiere Plus Realty
(239) 388-7715 | [email protected]
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