The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the Mission real estate market, among others, for October 2021.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the Mission townhouse market for October 2021 – including sales, new listings, active listings, as well as benchmark, median and average prices for townhouses for sale in Mission.
We're also going to see what kind of shape the townhouse market in Mission was in for the month – whether it was a buyer's market, a balanced market, or a seller's market.
What we're seeing is a combination of above-average sales with below-average new listings which is placing strong upward pressure on home prices, for all residential categories, month-over-month.
Larry Anderson, President of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the Mission MLS® numbers for October 2021 compare with the numbers for October 2020 and for September 2021.
Highlights of FVREB MLS® Data on Mission Townhouse Listings and Sales
Here's a high-level snapshot of listing and sales activity for Mission townhouses in October 2021.
- 16 Sales
- 14 New Listings
- 11 Active listings
- $617,900 Benchmark Price
- $674,900 Median Price
- $604,881 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 145.45%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for townhouses in Mission in October 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 Mission MLS® listing and sales activity for townhouses, you need to speak with a real estate agent.
Mission Townhouse Market Changes
Following are some of the highlights for townhouses for sale in Mission in October 2021:
- There were 16 townhouse sales in Mission in October 2021 – a change of 0.00% over October 2020 and an increase of 166.67% over September 2021
- There were 14 new listings of townhouses in Mission in October 2021 – an increase of 133.33% over October 2020 and an increase of 75.00% over September 2021
- The average price of a townhouse in Mission in October 2021 was $604,881 – an increase of 11.76% over October 2020 and a decrease of -11.26% over September 2021
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for townhouse in Mission in October 2021, make sure you check out the next section.
Detailed Overview of the Market for Townhouses in Mission
Check out the table below for more detailed information on what happened in the Mission townhouse market in October 2021 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
Mission Townhouse Stats
| Metric | Oct 2021 | Oct 2020 | % Change | Sep 2021 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 16 | 16 | 0.00% | 6 | 166.67% |
| New Listings | 14 | 6 | 133.33% | 8 | 75.00% |
| Active Listings | 11 | 16 | -31.25% | 16 | -31.25% |
| Benchmark Price | $617,900 | $470,700 | 31.27% | $611,300 | 1.08% |
| Median Price | $674,900 | $558,075 | 20.93% | $679,900 | -0.74% |
| Average Price | $604,881 | $541,250 | 11.76% | $681,616 | -11.26% |
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 Mission real estate market.
Or, better still, speak directly with a real estate agent who specializes in Mission townhouses who will be able to provide you with the most accurate, up to the minute information on – and insights into – the Mission real estate market.