The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the White Rock / South Surrey real estate market, among others, for October 2020.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the White Rock / South Surrey condominium market for October 2020 – 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.
The situation is unprecedented. We are in the middle of a pandemic and in many of our communities we are seeing a strong seller's market for townhomes and single-family homes priced correctly. For example, in Langley, our current supply of detached homes would sell in 1.4 months if no new listings became available. And for Mission townhomes, we have zero months of inventory.
Chris Shields – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the White Rock / South Surrey MLS® numbers for October 2020 compare with the numbers for October 2019 and for September 2020.
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 October 2020.
- 79 Sales
- 160 New Listings
- 368 Active listings
- $493,900 Benchmark Price
- $459,100 Median Price
- $538,266 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 21.47%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for condominiums in White Rock / South Surrey in October 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 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 October 2020:
- There were 79 condominium sales in White Rock / South Surrey in October 2020 – an increase of 27.42% over October 2019 and a decrease of -21.78% over September 2020
- There were 160 new listings of condominiums in White Rock / South Surrey in October 2020 – an increase of 86.05% over October 2019 and an increase of 2.56% over September 2020
- The average price of a condominium in White Rock / South Surrey in October 2020 was $538,266 – an increase of 19.95% over October 2019 and a decrease of -7.03% over September 2020
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for condominium in White Rock / South Surrey in October 2020, 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 October 2020 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
White Rock / South Surrey Condominium Stats
| Metric | Oct 2020 | Oct 2019 | % Change | Sep 2020 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 79 | 62 | 27.42% | 101 | -21.78% |
| New Listings | 160 | 86 | 86.05% | 156 | 2.56% |
| Active Listings | 368 | 291 | 26.46% | 338 | 8.88% |
| Benchmark Price | $493,900 | $474,800 | 4.02% | $487,200 | 1.38% |
| Median Price | $459,100 | $406,000 | 13.08% | $453,000 | 1.35% |
| Average Price | $538,266 | $448,737 | 19.95% | $578,983 | -7.03% |
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.