The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the Langley real estate market, among others, for February 2021.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the Langley townhouse market for February 2021 – including sales, new listings, active listings, as well as benchmark, median and average prices for townhouses for sale in Langley.
We're also going to see what kind of shape the townhouse market in Langley was in for the month – whether it was a buyer's market, a balanced market, or a seller's market.
This is new territory for us. We have never seen such consistent and persistent demand for housing in the Fraser Valley.
Chris Shields – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the Langley MLS® numbers for February 2021 compare with the numbers for February 2020 and for January 2021.
Highlights of FVREB MLS® Data on Langley Townhouse Listings and Sales
Here's a high-level snapshot of listing and sales activity for Langley townhouses in February 2021.
- 206 Sales
- 191 New Listings
- 119 Active listings
- $611,600 Benchmark Price
- $650,000 Median Price
- $676,872 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 173.11%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for townhouses in Langley in February 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 Langley MLS® listing and sales activity for townhouses, you need to speak with a real estate agent.
Langley Townhouse Market Changes
Following are some of the highlights for townhouses for sale in Langley in February 2021:
- There were 206 townhouse sales in Langley in February 2021 – an increase of 142.35% over February 2020 and an increase of 106.00% over January 2021
- There were 191 new listings of townhouses in Langley in February 2021 – an increase of 63.25% over February 2020 and an increase of 35.46% over January 2021
- The average price of a townhouse in Langley in February 2021 was $676,872 – an increase of 14.84% over February 2020 and an increase of 2.06% over January 2021
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for townhouse in Langley in February 2021, make sure you check out the next section.
Detailed Overview of the Market for Townhouses in Langley
Check out the table below for more detailed information on what happened in the Langley townhouse market in February 2021 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
Langley Townhouse Stats
| Metric | Feb 2021 | Feb 2020 | % Change | Jan 2021 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 206 | 85 | 142.35% | 100 | 106.00% |
| New Listings | 191 | 117 | 63.25% | 141 | 35.46% |
| Active Listings | 119 | 136 | -12.50% | 154 | -22.73% |
| Benchmark Price | $611,600 | $559,200 | 9.37% | $593,200 | 3.10% |
| Median Price | $650,000 | $589,000 | 10.36% | $650,112 | -0.02% |
| Average Price | $676,872 | $589,383 | 14.84% | $663,208 | 2.06% |
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 Langley real estate market.
Or, better still, speak directly with a real estate agent who specializes in Langley townhouses who will be able to provide you with the most accurate, up to the minute information on – and insights into – the Langley real estate market.