The first quarter of the year is historically the slowest for sales in the Park City real estate market. This often puzzles people as it also represents one of the busiest times in terms of people in town. Maybe our guests in Park City are too busy skiing, dining and enjoying all that Park City has to offer to spend their time hunting for properties; maybe it is the time delay between writing an offer and closing a sale; maybe once the decision to buy here has been made, buyers want to do more research and see all of the options while they are easy to see (not while renters are in town). In any case, January through March is the slowest time for Park City real estate sales.
The first quarter of 2014 saw a nearly 20% jump in condominium sales for the greater Park City area versus 2013 and it was t
he best first quarter since 2007. Almost all of the increase came in condominium sales with the Old Town area leading the way. Old Town saw a 40% increase in the number of condominium sales versus the first quarter of last year. The median sales price of condominiums in the greater Park
City area also increased from $430,000 to $445,000.
Single Family home sales for the quarter were flat for the quarter versus quarter comparison, but the median price did rise by $10,000 to $875,000.
Inventory levels rose during the quarter, but there is still a lack of supply of properties below the median sales price. Fewer than 70 homes are available for less than the median sales price from the first quarter which translates to just over 4 month’s supply at the current absorption rate. Similarly, condominium inventory below the median sales price for the quarter represent only a 6 month supply at the current sales pace.
The lack of inventory has not translated to large price increases and it is those homes that show well and present a strong value that are selling quickly.
Some neighborhoods are experiencing price increases while others have stabilized. For assistance in Buying or Selling in Park City, UT contact the YouInParkCIty.com Group for in depth analysis and expert advice focused on the property type and area of town that matters to you (888)968-4672.
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