The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the Abbotsford real estate market, among others, for September 2020.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the Abbotsford townhouse market for September 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.
Our homes have never been more important. Across the Fraser Valley, we're seeing a trend towards buyers looking for more space and livability in both single?family homes and townhomes. For many existing homeowners and first?time buyers, their buying power is greater than it's been in a long time. Interest rates are very low, people have saved money over the last few months, and they're choosing to invest it in their most important asset. Sellers are also recognizing that with lower than normal inventory, this is a smart time to list.
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 September 2020 compare with the numbers for September 2019 and for August 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 September 2020.
- 83 Sales
- 119 New Listings
- 162 Active listings
- $468,500 Benchmark Price
- $499,900 Median Price
- $515,609 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 51.23%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for townhouses in Abbotsford in September 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 September 2020:
- There were 83 townhouse sales in Abbotsford in September 2020 – an increase of 107.50% over September 2019 and an increase of 9.21% over August 2020
- There were 119 new listings of townhouses in Abbotsford in September 2020 – an increase of 60.81% over September 2019 and an increase of 45.12% over August 2020
- The average price of a townhouse in Abbotsford in September 2020 was $515,609 – an increase of 14.53% over September 2019 and an increase of 5.60% over August 2020
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for townhouse in Abbotsford in September 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 September 2020 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
Abbotsford Townhouse Stats
| Metric | Sep 2020 | Sep 2019 | % Change | Aug 2020 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 83 | 40 | 107.50% | 76 | 9.21% |
| New Listings | 119 | 74 | 60.81% | 82 | 45.12% |
| Active Listings | 162 | 162 | 0.00% | 153 | 5.88% |
| Benchmark Price | $468,500 | $454,300 | 3.13% | $465,200 | 0.71% |
| Median Price | $499,900 | $455,000 | 9.87% | $495,000 | 0.99% |
| Average Price | $515,609 | $450,200 | 14.53% | $488,243 | 5.60% |
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.