Missoula Real Estate Market Update - August 1, 2009
During the month of July, Missoula saw a dip in the median home price on homes that were sold during the month. For the year, however, that decrease is low. In the Missoula real estate market the median price is down only about 1% as compared to other areas of the country that saw a significant drop in home prices.
There is a lot for buyers to choose from on the market currently which does indicate a buyer's market. Active listings are up about 25% at the end of August compared to the end of January. And foreclosures account for about 14% of that market (compared to 50% and higher in some of the most distressed markets).
There are reasons for optimism that the Missoula real estate market has stabilized including an increase in sales activity during the month of August and the early part of September, including increased calls and showing.
Residential Market Activity in the Missoula Urban Area
(residential, AND residential with acreage)
| Year | # of Sales | Median Price | Avg Days on Market |
| 2009 | 101 | $223,900 | 113 |
| 2008 | 110 | $235,190 | 107 |
| 2007 | 141 | $222,500 | 97 |
| 2006 | 145 | $212,000 | 84 |
| 2005 | 148 | $184,675 | 98 |
| 2004 | 135 | $185,000 | 90 |
| Year | # of Sales | Median Price | Avg Days on Market |
| 2009 | 480 | $215,000 | 125 |
| 2008 | 577 | $218,000 | 116 |
| 2007 | 733 | $215,000 | 120 |
| 2006 | 860 | $205,000 | 105 |
| 2005 | 770 | $186,000 | 110 |
| 2004 | 664 | $178,000 | 103 |
Sales represent properties that have transferred and the transaction has closed. It is the best reliable indicator of what prices the real estate market will bear.
Source: Missoula Organization of Realtors (R) Market information solely from listings entered into the MOR Regional Multiple Listing Service. Therefore, figures may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
For questions on the Missoula or Western Montana Real Estate Market, contact Access Realty at 406-822-SOLD (7653) or visit us online at www.AccessRealty.net.
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