Appreciation for MSAs:.

Before we disect the appreciation within the MSA for this period, lets consider how Sarasota Bradenton Venice, Florida did compared to the state as a whole.

The Sarasota Bradenton Venice, Florida MSA property value change was + 12.88% (+ 4.29% yearly).

All of the property in FL averaged + 12.07% change in value (+ 4.02% yearly).

Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice-FL

YearQuarterPrice IndexQuarter Increase or DecreaseAnnualized
1997 2 108.32 + 0.08% + 0.33%
1997 3 109.88 + 1.44% + 5.76%
1997 4 112.9 + 2.75% + 10.99%
1998 1 113.86 + 0.85% + 3.40%
1998 2 113.74 - 0.11% - 0.42%
1998 3 115.65 + 1.68% + 6.72%
1998 4 118.33 + 2.32% + 9.27%
1999 1 119.17 + 0.71% + 2.84%
1999 2 119.16 - 0.01% - 0.03%
1999 3 121.55 + 2.01% + 8.02%
1999 4 122.17 + 0.51% + 2.04%


Now is a great time to buy and fix up real estate in many areas. Foreclosures are on the rise so there are deals to be had. If you are considering purchasing and rehabbing a property, appreciation rates are important to consider. If you feel like this is a good area to purchase foreclosure property for rehab, check out Hard Money Rehab Loan Information at Spec-Loan.com. Its important to do your homework before taking on any type of real estate purchase.

If you were going to do a Bradenton, Florida Refinance, or Bradenton, Florida Reverse Mortgages, you could estimate your home value.

If you knew your Bradenton, Florida home was worth $96,000.00 in 1997, you could multiply by + 12.88%, add the gain and see the home should be worth $108,364.78 in 1999. Home value is an important part of every mortgage transaction.


Average YEARLY Real Estate Appreciation for Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice-FL from 1997 to 1999:
+ 4.29%

Appreciation Comparisons

In contrast, the worst 5 MSAs from 1997 to 1999 were Honolulu-HI, Williamsport-PA, Buffalo-Niagara-Falls-NY, Ithaca-NY, and Reading-PA .

  1. Honolulu-HI decreased by - 5.64% between 1997 and 1999
  2. Williamsport-PA decreased by - 0.53% between 1997 and 1999
  3. Buffalo-Niagara-Falls-NY only increased + 0.14% between 1997 and 1999
  4. Ithaca-NY only increased + 0.26% between 1997 and 1999
  5. Reading-PA only increased + 1.79% between 1997 and 1999

The worst perfoming MSAs ever for a 3 year period, were Grand-Junction-CO, Lafayette-LA, Honolulu-HI, Fairbanks-AK, and Lafayette-LA .

  1. Grand-Junction-CO lost - 34.69% from 1983 to 1985
  2. Lafayette-LA lost - 31.84% from 1985 thru 1987
  3. Honolulu-HI lost - 30.81% from 1979 thru 1981
  4. Fairbanks-AK lost - 29.16% from 1987 thru 1989
  5. Lafayette-LA lost - 28.50% from 1986 thru 1988

Zip Code in MSA: 34201 - BRADENTON, FL

MSA Pop: 633597
Zip Pop: 1877
Avg Value: 286500
County: MANATEE
Elev: 19
Region: South
Lat: 27.390254
Long: -82.481246