The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the White Rock / South Surrey real estate market, among others, for February 2024.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the White Rock / South Surrey townhouse market for February 2024 – including sales, new listings, active listings, as well as benchmark, median and average prices for townhouses for sale in White Rock / South Surrey.
We're also going to see what kind of shape the townhouse 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.
There is somewhat of a buzz in the market right now. We are seeing new listings come onto the market and REALTORS® continue to see more traffic at open houses, however buyers are still exercising caution. We aren't out of the woods just yet, but the signs are pointing to a further increase in activity as we head into spring.
Narinder Bains – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the White Rock / South Surrey MLS® numbers for February 2024 compare with the numbers for February 2023 and for January 2024.
Highlights of FVREB MLS® Data on White Rock / South Surrey Townhouse Listings and Sales
Here's a high-level snapshot of listing and sales activity for White Rock / South Surrey townhouses in February 2024.
- 45 Sales
- 93 New Listings
- 129 Active listings
- $952,200 Benchmark Price
- $1,068,000 Median Price
- $1,083,777 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 34.88%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for townhouses in White Rock / South Surrey in February 2024 (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 townhouses, you need to speak with a real estate agent.
White Rock / South Surrey Townhouse Market Changes
Following are some of the highlights for townhouses for sale in White Rock / South Surrey in February 2024:
- There were 45 townhouse sales in White Rock / South Surrey in February 2024 – an increase of 12.50% over February 2023 and an increase of 18.42% over January 2024
- There were 93 new listings of townhouses in White Rock / South Surrey in February 2024 – an increase of 60.34% over February 2023 and an increase of 13.41% over January 2024
- The average price of a townhouse in White Rock / South Surrey in February 2024 was $1,083,777 – an increase of 12.49% over February 2023 and an increase of 8.40% over January 2024
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for townhouse in White Rock / South Surrey in February 2024, make sure you check out the next section.
Detailed Overview of the Market for Townhouses in White Rock / South Surrey
Check out the table below for more detailed information on what happened in the White Rock / South Surrey townhouse market in February 2024 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
White Rock / South Surrey Townhouse Stats
| Metric | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | % Change | Jan 2024 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 45 | 40 | 12.50% | 38 | 18.42% |
| New Listings | 93 | 58 | 60.34% | 82 | 13.41% |
| Active Listings | 129 | 91 | 41.76% | 104 | 24.04% |
| Benchmark Price | $952,200 | $896,200 | 6.25% | $947,300 | 0.52% |
| Median Price | $1,068,000 | $917,500 | 16.40% | $959,950 | 11.26% |
| Average Price | $1,083,777 | $963,417 | 12.49% | $999,765 | 8.40% |
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 townhouses 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.