The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the White Rock / South Surrey real estate market, among others, for August 2022.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the White Rock / South Surrey condominium market for August 2022 – including sales, new listings, active listings, as well as benchmark, median and average prices for condominiums for sale in White Rock / South Surrey.
We're also going to see what kind of shape the condominium market in White Rock / South Surrey was in for the month – whether it was a buyer's market, a balanced market, or a seller's market.
For the past three months we've seen the local market return to a more balanced state. With the Fraser Valley continuing to settle after months of record sales and prices, we expect to see more activity this coming fall as buyers look to capitalize on the region's reputation for providing greater value for the real estate dollar.
Sandra Benz – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the White Rock / South Surrey MLS® numbers for August 2022 compare with the numbers for August 2021 and for July 2022.
Highlights of FVREB MLS® Data on White Rock / South Surrey Condominium Listings and Sales
Here's a high-level snapshot of listing and sales activity for White Rock / South Surrey condominiums in August 2022.
- 54 Sales
- 91 New Listings
- 194 Active listings
- $609,900 Benchmark Price
- $563,500 Median Price
- $632,318 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 27.84%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for condominiums in White Rock / South Surrey in August 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 White Rock / South Surrey MLS® listing and sales activity for condominiums, you need to speak with a real estate agent.
White Rock / South Surrey Condominium Market Changes
Following are some of the highlights for condominiums for sale in White Rock / South Surrey in August 2022:
- There were 54 condominium sales in White Rock / South Surrey in August 2022 – a decrease of -45.45% over August 2021 and a decrease of -14.29% over July 2022
- There were 91 new listings of condominiums in White Rock / South Surrey in August 2022 – an increase of 4.60% over August 2021 and a decrease of -9.00% over July 2022
- The average price of a condominium in White Rock / South Surrey in August 2022 was $632,318 – a decrease of -0.03% over August 2021 and a decrease of -6.97% over July 2022
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for condominium in White Rock / South Surrey in August 2022, make sure you check out the next section.
Detailed Overview of the Market for Condominiums in White Rock / South Surrey
Check out the table below for more detailed information on what happened in the White Rock / South Surrey condominium market in August 2022 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
White Rock / South Surrey Condominium Stats
| Metric | Aug 2022 | Aug 2021 | % Change | Jul 2022 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 54 | 99 | -45.45% | 63 | -14.29% |
| New Listings | 91 | 87 | 4.60% | 100 | -9.00% |
| Active Listings | 194 | 141 | 37.59% | 188 | 3.19% |
| Benchmark Price | $609,900 | $522,300 | 16.77% | $620,100 | -1.64% |
| Median Price | $563,500 | $551,500 | 2.18% | $618,000 | -8.82% |
| Average Price | $632,318 | $632,477 | -0.03% | $679,684 | -6.97% |
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 White Rock / South Surrey real estate market.
Or, better still, speak directly with a real estate agent who specializes in White Rock / South Surrey condominiums who will be able to provide you with the most accurate, up to the minute information on – and insights into – the White Rock / South Surrey real estate market.