The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the White Rock / South Surrey real estate market, among others, for June 2021.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the White Rock / South Surrey detached home market for June 2021 – including sales, new listings, active listings, as well as benchmark, median and average prices for detached homes for sale in White Rock / South Surrey.
We're also going to see what kind of shape the detached home market in White Rock / South Surrey was in for the month – whether it was a buyer's market, a balanced market, or a seller's market.
In June, we shifted from an extreme seller's market to a strong seller's market. Although demand for Fraser Valley homes remains very high - over 40 per cent of active listings sold in June - we're seeing the market settle down giving buyers and sellers more room to maneuver.
Larry Anderson – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the White Rock / South Surrey MLS® numbers for June 2021 compare with the numbers for June 2020 and for May 2021.
Highlights of FVREB MLS® Data on White Rock / South Surrey Detached Home Listings and Sales
Here's a high-level snapshot of listing and sales activity for White Rock / South Surrey detached homes in June 2021.
- 134 Sales
- 210 New Listings
- 488 Active listings
- $1,731,600 Benchmark Price
- $1,629,000 Median Price
- $1,813,192 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 27.46%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for detached homes in White Rock / South Surrey in June 2021 (click on the link learn more about local housing market ratios on the BC Real Estate Association blog).
Please note: If you want the most accurate and up-to-date data on White Rock / South Surrey MLS® listing and sales activity for detached homes, you need to speak with a real estate agent.
White Rock / South Surrey Detached Home Market Changes
Following are some of the highlights for detached homes for sale in White Rock / South Surrey in June 2021:
- There were 134 detached home sales in White Rock / South Surrey in June 2021 – an increase of 35.35% over June 2020 and a decrease of -28.72% over May 2021
- There were 210 new listings of detached homes in White Rock / South Surrey in June 2021 – a decrease of -9.87% over June 2020 and a decrease of -20.45% over May 2021
- The average price of a detached home in White Rock / South Surrey in June 2021 was $1,813,192 – an increase of 23.41% over June 2020 and a decrease of -4.64% over May 2021
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for detached home in White Rock / South Surrey in June 2021, make sure you check out the next section.
Detailed Overview of the Market for Detached Homes in White Rock / South Surrey
Check out the table below for more detailed information on what happened in the White Rock / South Surrey detached home market in June 2021 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
White Rock / South Surrey Detached Home Stats
| Metric | Jun 2021 | Jun 2020 | % Change | May 2021 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 134 | 99 | 35.35% | 188 | -28.72% |
| New Listings | 210 | 233 | -9.87% | 264 | -20.45% |
| Active Listings | 488 | 512 | -4.69% | 524 | -6.87% |
| Benchmark Price | $1,731,600 | $1,336,200 | 29.59% | $1,731,600 | 0.00% |
| Median Price | $1,629,000 | $1,350,000 | 20.67% | $1,747,000 | -6.75% |
| Average Price | $1,813,192 | $1,469,293 | 23.41% | $1,901,397 | -4.64% |
Disclaimer
All of the data for the monthly real estate market updates are taken directly from the MLS® statistics packages that the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board publishes every month.
Although rare, errors and omissions may happen from time to time. If you want to be absolutely certain the you have the most accurate data, we encourage you to click on the link to the latest MLS® statistics for the White Rock / South Surrey real estate market.
Or, better still, speak directly with a real estate agent who specializes in White Rock / South Surrey detached homes who will be able to provide you with the most accurate, up to the minute information on – and insights into – the White Rock / South Surrey real estate market.