The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the White Rock / South Surrey real estate market, among others, for January 2022.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the White Rock / South Surrey condominium market for January 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.
In January, REALTORS® saw the return of home sellers. Yes, sales in our region remain elevated, but a positive, early trend for 2022 is we experienced a significant increase in requests from sellers to list.
Larry Anderson – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the White Rock / South Surrey MLS® numbers for January 2022 compare with the numbers for January 2021 and for December 2021 .
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 January 2022.
- 66 Sales
- 83 New Listings
- 88 Active listings
- $633,200 Benchmark Price
- $631,250 Median Price
- $669,736 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 75.00%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for condominiums in White Rock / South Surrey in January 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 January 2022:
- There were 66 condominium sales in White Rock / South Surrey in January 2022 – an increase of 10.00% over January 2021 and a decrease of -18.52% over December 2021
- There were 83 new listings of condominiums in White Rock / South Surrey in January 2022 – a decrease of -44.30% over January 2021 and an increase of 80.43% over December 2021
- The average price of a condominium in White Rock / South Surrey in January 2022 was $669,736 – an increase of 17.52% over January 2021 and a decrease of -6.24% over December 2021
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for condominium in White Rock / South Surrey in January 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 January 2022 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
White Rock / South Surrey Condominium Stats
| Metric | Jan 2022 | Jan 2021 | % Change | Dec 2021 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 66 | 60 | 10.00% | 81 | -18.52% |
| New Listings | 83 | 149 | -44.30% | 46 | 80.43% |
| Active Listings | 88 | 279 | -68.46% | 83 | 6.02% |
| Benchmark Price | $633,200 | $510,000 | 24.16% | $619,500 | 2.21% |
| Median Price | $631,250 | $475,500 | 32.75% | $615,000 | 2.64% |
| Average Price | $669,736 | $569,909 | 17.52% | $714,309 | -6.24% |
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.