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What Happened in the Solana Beach Real Estate Market in February 2012?

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

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Solana Beach is an affluent coastal town south of Encinitas and Cardiff, and one of the more expensive coastal communities in the North San Diego County area.

 

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As a buyer or seller in the Solana Beach real estate market, understanding recent trends and current market conditions is essential in order to make informed decisions; media reports focus on general market statistics and therefore will not provide you with an accurate picture of the Solana Beach real estate market conditions.

 

The following data are taken from the San Diego MLS for Solana Beach real estate (private sales are not included in these statistics, nor are multifamily properties or mobile/manufactured housing). The data are believed to be reliable but are not guaranteed.

 

In February 2012 there were 14 Solana Beach homes sold, 1 less than last month (down 7%). Here’s the breakdown of overall activity.

 

 

TOTAL

DETACHED

ATTACHED

# Sold

14 (down 7%)

8 (up 14%)

6 (down 25%)

Average $

$824,926 (up 12%)

$1,020,309 (up 4%)

$546,416 (up 10%)

Days on Market

89

81

101

Sale Price/List Price

93%

92%

97%

 

Sales volume in the Solana Beach real estate market for February rose for detached homes but dropped for attached. In contrast average sale prices rose across the board, although modestly. We are still seeing negotiation in prices, on average from 3 - 8%. Given the small number of sales, one cannot draw any firm conclusions about pricing trends.

 

At the end of February 2012 there were 91 Solana Beach homes for sale, down 3% from January’s inventory, another decline, making the Solana Beach market more competitive for buyers. 12 of these homes are “contingent” (short sale or REO homes with offers being reviewed by lenders and considered active). This represents an inventory of 9.7months for attached homes (up from 9.3 months last month) and 4.7 months for detached (down from 5.5 months in January) based on the current rate of sales over the last 6 months.

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In February 24 homes came into the Solana Beach real estate market, 33% more than last month; 15 homes went pending in February 2012, the same as last month.

 

This overview of the Solana Beach real estate market is based on information provided by the MLS for homes that went under contract in the last couple of months and closed in February. More details can be provided if needed with regard to current activity as well.

 

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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
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Nice market report...I also love the serene images that go along with it!  Have a nice weekend

Mar 08, 2012 11:05 PM
Christine Hooks
Pino Agency - Pennsville, NJ
Celebrating 25 Years in Real Estate!

Hi, Jeff.  Good job on the market reports.  I bet buyers in your area find these very, very helpful.

Mar 09, 2012 12:26 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff an overall decline in business is can be discouraging.  Business has been up around here, so I hope the same starts to happen soon out west.

Mar 09, 2012 10:25 AM