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 detached home market for October 2020 – including sales, new listings, active listings, as well as benchmark, median and average prices for detached homes for sale in White Rock / South Surrey.
We're also going to see what kind of shape the detached home 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 Detached Home Listings and Sales
Here's a high-level snapshot of listing and sales activity for White Rock / South Surrey detached homes in October 2020.
- 139 Sales
- 217 New Listings
- 548 Active listings
- $1,443,500 Benchmark Price
- $1,380,000 Median Price
- $1,548,567 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 25.36%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for detached homes 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 detached homes, you need to speak with a real estate agent.
White Rock / South Surrey Detached Home Market Changes
Following are some of the highlights for detached homes for sale in White Rock / South Surrey in October 2020:
- There were 139 detached home sales in White Rock / South Surrey in October 2020 – an increase of 90.41% over October 2019 and an increase of 12.10% over September 2020
- There were 217 new listings of detached homes in White Rock / South Surrey in October 2020 – an increase of 55.00% over October 2019 and a decrease of -8.05% over September 2020
- The average price of a detached home in White Rock / South Surrey in October 2020 was $1,548,567 – an increase of 16.73% over October 2019 and a decrease of -2.84% over September 2020
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for detached home in White Rock / South Surrey in October 2020, make sure you check out the next section.
Detailed Overview of the Market for Detached Homes in White Rock / South Surrey
Check out the table below for more detailed information on what happened in the White Rock / South Surrey detached home market in October 2020 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
White Rock / South Surrey Detached Home Stats
| Metric | Oct 2020 | Oct 2019 | % Change | Sep 2020 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 139 | 73 | 90.41% | 124 | 12.10% |
| New Listings | 217 | 140 | 55.00% | 236 | -8.05% |
| Active Listings | 548 | 560 | -2.14% | 580 | -5.52% |
| Benchmark Price | $1,443,500 | $1,318,300 | 9.50% | $1,415,800 | 1.96% |
| Median Price | $1,380,000 | $1,200,000 | 15.00% | $1,420,000 | -2.82% |
| Average Price | $1,548,567 | $1,326,591 | 16.73% | $1,593,883 | -2.84% |
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 detached homes 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.