The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the Abbotsford real estate market, among others, for June 2023.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the Abbotsford townhouse market for June 2023 – 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.
As seen in recent months, prices continue to trend upward, with lack of supply and high demand for housing. What were seeing is sales increasing, with buyers entering the market despite current financial implications of anticipated rate hikes.
Narinder Bains – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the Abbotsford MLS® numbers for June 2023 compare with the numbers for June 2022 and for May 2023.
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 June 2023.
- 66 Sales
- 87 New Listings
- 113 Active listings
- $641,200 Benchmark Price
- $680,000 Median Price
- $668,001 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 58.41%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for townhouses in Abbotsford in June 2023 (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 June 2023:
- There were 66 townhouse sales in Abbotsford in June 2023 – an increase of 73.68% over June 2022 and a decrease of -10.81% over May 2023
- There were 87 new listings of townhouses in Abbotsford in June 2023 – a decrease of -17.14% over June 2022 and a decrease of -5.43% over May 2023
- The average price of a townhouse in Abbotsford in June 2023 was $668,001 – a decrease of -8.56% over June 2022 and a decrease of -4.38% over May 2023
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for townhouse in Abbotsford in June 2023, 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 June 2023 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
Abbotsford Townhouse Stats
| Metric | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | % Change | May 2023 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 66 | 38 | 73.68% | 74 | -10.81% |
| New Listings | 87 | 105 | -17.14% | 92 | -5.43% |
| Active Listings | 113 | 171 | -33.92% | 107 | 5.61% |
| Benchmark Price | $641,200 | $767,500 | -16.46% | $625,600 | 2.49% |
| Median Price | $680,000 | $717,450 | -5.22% | $713,750 | -4.73% |
| Average Price | $668,001 | $730,508 | -8.56% | $698,590 | -4.38% |
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.