The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the Abbotsford real estate market, among others, for July 2022.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the Abbotsford townhouse market for July 2022 – 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.
It is important to keep in mind that real estate is and always will be an asset with considerable upside over the long-term. As prices come down from the highs of recent months, there are opportunities for buyers who have been waiting to re-enter the market and shop for the right property.
Sandra Benz – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the Abbotsford MLS® numbers for July 2022 compare with the numbers for July 2021 and for June 2022.
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 July 2022.
- 23 Sales
- 66 New Listings
- 184 Active listings
- $746,600 Benchmark Price
- $670,000 Median Price
- $680,456 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 12.50%, indicating that it was a Balanced Market for townhouses in Abbotsford in July 2022 (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 July 2022:
- There were 23 townhouse sales in Abbotsford in July 2022 – a decrease of -57.41% over July 2021 and a decrease of -39.47% over June 2022
- There were 66 new listings of townhouses in Abbotsford in July 2022 – an increase of 6.45% over July 2021 and a decrease of -37.14% over June 2022
- The average price of a townhouse in Abbotsford in July 2022 was $680,456 – an increase of 10.98% over July 2021 and a decrease of -6.85% over June 2022
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for townhouse in Abbotsford in July 2022, 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 July 2022 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
Abbotsford Townhouse Stats
| Metric | Jul 2022 | Jul 2021 | % Change | Jun 2022 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 23 | 54 | -57.41% | 38 | -39.47% |
| New Listings | 66 | 62 | 6.45% | 105 | -37.14% |
| Active Listings | 184 | 103 | 78.64% | 171 | 7.60% |
| Benchmark Price | $746,600 | $573,400 | 30.21% | $763,500 | -2.21% |
| Median Price | $670,000 | $623,750 | 7.41% | $717,450 | -6.61% |
| Average Price | $680,456 | $613,157 | 10.98% | $730,508 | -6.85% |
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.