The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the Abbotsford real estate market, among others, for April 2020.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the Abbotsford townhouse market for April 2020 – including sales, new listings, active listings, as well as benchmark, median and average prices for townhouses for sale in Abbotsford.
We're also going to see what kind of shape the townhouse market in Abbotsford was in for the month – whether it was a buyer's market, a balanced market, or a seller's market.
Even though Marchs initial numbers promised a banner spring, we expected the market to respond this way in April. Both sales and listings contracted in tandem as we all moved swiftly to embrace the measures necessary to respond to this global pandemic. Given that the volume of new listings coming on stream fell even faster than sales in April, the market remains stable.
Chris Shields, President of the Board – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the Abbotsford MLS® numbers for April 2020 compare with the numbers for April 2019 and for March 2020.
Highlights of FVREB MLS® Data on Abbotsford Townhouse Listings and Sales
Here's a high-level snapshot of listing and sales activity for Abbotsford townhouses in April 2020.
- 31 Sales
- 39 New Listings
- 123 Active listings
- $454,100 Benchmark Price
- $520,000 Median Price
- $494,851 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 25.20%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for townhouses in Abbotsford in April 2020 (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 Abbotsford MLS® listing and sales activity for townhouses, you need to speak with a real estate agent.
Abbotsford Townhouse Market Changes
Following are some of the highlights for townhouses for sale in Abbotsford in April 2020:
- There were 31 townhouse sales in Abbotsford in April 2020 – a decrease of -50.00% over April 2019 and a decrease of -39.22% over March 2020
- There were 39 new listings of townhouses in Abbotsford in April 2020 – a decrease of -61.00% over April 2019 and a decrease of -48.00% over March 2020
- The average price of a townhouse in Abbotsford in April 2020 was $494,851 – an increase of 4.71% over April 2019 and an increase of 5.46% over March 2020
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for townhouse in Abbotsford in April 2020, make sure you check out the next section.
Detailed Overview of the Market for Townhouses in Abbotsford
Check out the table below for more detailed information on what happened in the Abbotsford townhouse market in April 2020 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
Abbotsford Townhouse Stats
| Metric | Apr 2020 | Apr 2019 | % Change | Mar 2020 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 31 | 62 | -50.00% | 51 | -39.22% |
| New Listings | 39 | 100 | -61.00% | 75 | -48.00% |
| Active Listings | 123 | 123 | 0.00% | 132 | -6.82% |
| Benchmark Price | $454,100 | $451,100 | 0.67% | $455,400 | -0.29% |
| Median Price | $520,000 | $486,250 | 6.94% | $475,600 | 9.34% |
| Average Price | $494,851 | $472,586 | 4.71% | $469,225 | 5.46% |
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 Abbotsford real estate market.
Or, better still, speak directly with a real estate agent who specializes in Abbotsford townhouses who will be able to provide you with the most accurate, up to the minute information on – and insights into – the Abbotsford real estate market.