The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the White Rock / South Surrey real estate market, among others, for November 2020.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the White Rock / South Surrey townhouse market for November 2020 – 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.
We're running out of superlatives. We expected November activity to moderate due to the season, but the desire for family-sized homes and their benefits continues to dominate.
Chris Shields – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the White Rock / South Surrey MLS® numbers for November 2020 compare with the numbers for November 2019 and for October 2020.
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 November 2020.
- 78 Sales
- 79 New Listings
- 155 Active listings
- $674,800 Benchmark Price
- $676,394 Median Price
- $753,581 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 50.32%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for townhouses in White Rock / South Surrey in November 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 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 November 2020:
- There were 78 townhouse sales in White Rock / South Surrey in November 2020 – an increase of 23.81% over November 2019 and a decrease of -15.22% over October 2020
- There were 79 new listings of townhouses in White Rock / South Surrey in November 2020 – an increase of 3.95% over November 2019 and a decrease of -33.61% over October 2020
- The average price of a townhouse in White Rock / South Surrey in November 2020 was $753,581 – an increase of 13.33% over November 2019 and an increase of 1.83% over October 2020
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for townhouse in White Rock / South Surrey in November 2020, 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 November 2020 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
White Rock / South Surrey Townhouse Stats
| Metric | Nov 2020 | Nov 2019 | % Change | Oct 2020 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 78 | 63 | 23.81% | 92 | -15.22% |
| New Listings | 79 | 76 | 3.95% | 119 | -33.61% |
| Active Listings | 155 | 220 | -29.55% | 192 | -19.27% |
| Benchmark Price | $674,800 | $632,000 | 6.77% | $678,300 | -0.52% |
| Median Price | $676,394 | $611,000 | 10.70% | $693,900 | -2.52% |
| Average Price | $753,581 | $664,923 | 13.33% | $740,074 | 1.83% |
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.