We are now solidly into 2014 so it is time to take a look at what happened in the Park City real estate market for 2013.
Sales of single family homes and condominiums in the Greater Park City, Utah area were very solid with sales unit volume up 14% from 2012. This represents the best year since 2006.
The median sales price for both single family homes and condominiums in and around Park City also rose during 2013. The median price for a home rose by 5.8% to nearly $800,000 while Park City condominiums saw their median sales price rise 8.7% to nearly $380,000.
Inventory levels have continued to fall with last year’s absorption rate correlating to just over seven (7) months of inventory currently for sale in the Park City area. During the market downturn of 2008 and 2009 inventory levels and sales rates correlated to nearly thirty (30) months of inventory.
The lack of inventory has Sellers beginning to push prices up (although some of these appear to be more than the market will bear currently). The lack of inventory is most prominent in the lower price ranges; current inventory with 2013 sales rates puts less than 6 months inventory for condominiums under $1M and less than 4 months for homes under $1.5M. Entry level options in Park City (homes under $750,000 and condos under $400,000) have current supply levels of 2.3 and 3.8 months respectively.
Buyers for luxury homes and condominiums in Park City will find more to choose from. While sales of homes listed at $1.5M and over saw a 40% increase in sales last year versus 2012, current inventory levels represent nineteen (19) months’ supply. Condominium sales of over $1M saw a more modest sales increase of 6% and supply at current absorption rates is eighteen months. The ultra-luxury class (homes over $3M and condos over $2M) was mixed with single family home sales up 30% and condominium sales down 15%. Buyers in this small marketplace have the slowest moving inventory to choose from while Sellers encounter greater competition.
The current lack of inventory makes finding a home tougher as competition for the best homes can be fierce. Buyers are finding that they have to pay higher prices and borrow at higher interest rates. Sellers can hold out for higher prices and better terms.
The Park City real estate can be very hard to view as a whole; individual neighborhoods and subdivisions can and do experience very different sale pressures. Contact a Park City realty specialist with YouInParkCity.com to discuss your individual Buying or Selling real estate needs within Park City. (888)968-4672
Jenny Clark