The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the White Rock / South Surrey real estate market, among others, for November 2023.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the White Rock / South Surrey townhouse market for November 2023 – 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.
As we head into the holiday season, buyers and sellers are busy with other priorities and will most likely continue to wait on the sidelines. We anticipate this holding pattern, defined by slow sales and declining new listings, will continue through the winter months until we see some downward movement in interest rates.
Narinder Bains – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the White Rock / South Surrey MLS® numbers for November 2023 compare with the numbers for November 2022 and for October 2023.
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 2023.
- 42 Sales
- 63 New Listings
- 133 Active listings
- $971,800 Benchmark Price
- $983,400 Median Price
- $1,011,259 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 31.58%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for townhouses in White Rock / South Surrey in November 2023 (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 2023:
- There were 42 townhouse sales in White Rock / South Surrey in November 2023 – a decrease of -2.33% over November 2022 and an increase of 16.67% over October 2023
- There were 63 new listings of townhouses in White Rock / South Surrey in November 2023 – an increase of 46.51% over November 2022 and a decrease of -30.77% over October 2023
- The average price of a townhouse in White Rock / South Surrey in November 2023 was $1,011,259 – an increase of 4.89% over November 2022 and a decrease of -0.28% over October 2023
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for townhouse in White Rock / South Surrey in November 2023, 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 2023 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
White Rock / South Surrey Townhouse Stats
| Metric | Nov 2023 | Nov 2022 | % Change | Oct 2023 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 42 | 43 | -2.33% | 36 | 16.67% |
| New Listings | 63 | 43 | 46.51% | 91 | -30.77% |
| Active Listings | 133 | 111 | 19.82% | 156 | -14.74% |
| Benchmark Price | $971,800 | $916,200 | 6.07% | $971,600 | 0.02% |
| Median Price | $983,400 | $950,000 | 3.52% | $973,500 | 1.02% |
| Average Price | $1,011,259 | $964,094 | 4.89% | $1,014,080 | -0.28% |
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.