Tempe AZ Real Estate Housing Market Report - December 2021
The average sales price of Tempe homes increased in December after decreasing in November. The average sales price of Tempe homes ended the year on an upswing and is now at $514,944, still lower than the all-time high of $535,535 achieved in June of this year.
At the same time, the average sold price per square foot decreased after increasing the previous two months. The average sold price went from an all-time high of $293/sf in November to $289/sf in December.
After remaining the same as the month before in November, Tempe days on market shot up significantly to end the year. Days on market went from 32 DOM in November up to 50 DOM in December. Even though the trend has seen days on market increasing, 50 DOM is still low, and homes in Tempe are still selling fast.
At the same time, the average sold price per square foot decreased after increasing the previous two months. The average sold price went from an all-time high of $293/sf in November to $289/sf in December.
After remaining the same as the month before in November, Tempe days on market shot up significantly to end the year. Days on market went from 32 DOM in November up to 50 DOM in December. Even though the trend has seen days on market increasing, 50 DOM is still low, and homes in Tempe are still selling fast.
After decreasing last month, Tempe home sales increased from 116 in November to 132 in December. This has been a trend over the last nine months, where Tempe home sales increase one month and decrease the next month. Home sales in Tempe have increased in December in three of the last four years, so this is fairly common with the seasonality of real estate here in Arizona. With this increase, Tempe home sales are now 4.8% higher than in December of 2020. The low number of listings continues to impact sales, even though we are into the winter months when housing sales tend to drop off. Even with that said, Tempe saw the largest number of homes sold this year (1,516) than any other year since 2017 (1,578).
The number of new listings decreased for the fourth straight month, dropping from 119 in November to 98 in December, yet they are 25.6% higher than in December of last year. The number of active listings dropped for the second straight month, from 197 in November to 157 in December. This is typical of what you would see in the last few months of the year, as fewer homeowners decide to sell during the winter. The number of active listings are lower than they were in December of last year by -12.8%.
Active listings are lower than they were last year at this time. They are significantly low historically, and the lack of homes for sale continues to drive demand and home prices higher. We can expect home values to continue to increase as long as the inventory remains low.
With that said, median home values in Tempe have increased an average of 23.3% since December of 2020. With interest rates remaining around 3.3%, there will still be more buyers looking to purchase heading into 2022.
The number of new listings decreased for the fourth straight month, dropping from 119 in November to 98 in December, yet they are 25.6% higher than in December of last year. The number of active listings dropped for the second straight month, from 197 in November to 157 in December. This is typical of what you would see in the last few months of the year, as fewer homeowners decide to sell during the winter. The number of active listings are lower than they were in December of last year by -12.8%.
Active listings are lower than they were last year at this time. They are significantly low historically, and the lack of homes for sale continues to drive demand and home prices higher. We can expect home values to continue to increase as long as the inventory remains low.
With that said, median home values in Tempe have increased an average of 23.3% since December of 2020. With interest rates remaining around 3.3%, there will still be more buyers looking to purchase heading into 2022.
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When you're ready to buy, sell (or both), or invest in East Valley real estate, reach out to me so we can put your plans into motion. With low mortgage rates leading the way, it's a great time to take advantage of your position in today's market.
If you're thinking of selling, many buyers will be eager to find a home just like yours due to the low inventory of available homes for sale. Reach out to me today to make sure you can get your house in on the action.
If you're thinking of buying a home, more homes are being listed for sale, and interest rates remain at historically low rates. Being a trusted real estate professional, I can answer your questions and help you determine your next steps.
If you're thinking of selling, many buyers will be eager to find a home just like yours due to the low inventory of available homes for sale. Reach out to me today to make sure you can get your house in on the action.
If you're thinking of buying a home, more homes are being listed for sale, and interest rates remain at historically low rates. Being a trusted real estate professional, I can answer your questions and help you determine your next steps.
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about home buying, selling, or investing in the Phoenix Metro or East Valley areas. Just give me a call or text at 602-295-6807 and I will be glad to help.
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Troy Erickson Realtor | 3175 W. Stephens Place, Chandler, AZ 85226 | 602-295-6807 | [email protected]
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Troy Erickson has been blogging about Arizona real estate since 2006. He is a residential real estate agent who specializes in helping home buyers, sellers, and investors in Chandler and the East Valley. He has been recognized for his local market expertise, and frequently volunteers within his community.
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