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Kalispell Market Report: Residential Homes – September 2023

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with eXp Commercial, Referral Divison RRE-BRO-LIC-75443

Following is an overview of the Kalispell Montana real estate results for the residential market as of September 2023. This report covers the entire residential market, including single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes.

The Kalispell residential market remains a seller's market but it is even closer to being a balanced market. In September sales were lower than the previous month and remain lower than last year. Inventory increased for the sixth month in a row and homes under contract decreased again.

 
Sales Volume

In the month of September 2023, there were 71 residential sales in Kalispell which was lower than last month and 9% less than last year. Year to date sales have been 16% lower than the same timeframe in 2022. This year's home market is definitely softer than last year's.

Of the homes that sold in September, nine were town homes, five were manufactured homes and the remainder were single family homes. No condos sold in September.

 

  Kalispell Market Report: Residential Homes – September 2023 bar chart of sales by month

 
 
Inventory

In terms of available homes on the market, inventory has been steadily increasing since March of 2023. In March, there were 161 homes on the market and there are now 295, an increase of 83%. Buyers definitely have more choices now!

Of the homes currently available, 20 are condominiums, 18 are townhouses, ten are manufactured homes and the rest are single family homes.

In the past twelve months, 768 residential homes sold in Kalispell which is an average of 64 per month. With 295 homes currently for sale, that means there are 4.6 months of inventory currently available which is higher than last month.

 

  Kalispell Market Report: Residential Homes – September 2023 line graph of active listings and under contract for last year by month

 
Median Sales Prices

The August median price point was $575,000, an increase of 6% since last month. Median prices are higher than the same time last year. The median price point has been fluctuating between $490K and $550K so far this year, so this month does reflect a jump. That seems to just reflect the different makeup of types of homes sold this month. In August, fewer manufactured homes and condos sold, and more single family homes sold. And quite a few of the single family homes were higher end homes. We'll keep an eye on future months.

 

Kalispell Market Report: Residential Homes – September 2023 bar chart of median prices by month
 
 
 
Type of homes being sold

To get an idea of the types of homes that are selling in Kalispell, the lowest priced home that sold in September was a 1972 manufactured home with 910 square foot and no land. It was listed at $15K. The most expensive property was a five bed, five bath 6,661 square foot home with 18 acres and 800 feet of waterfront on Foy's Lake. This home was listed at $5.6M.

Kalispell has just about any kind of property you can imagine. Brand new four bedroom homes, large custom homes, manufactured homes, small off-the-grid cabins and everything in between!

 
Summary

The residential real estate market in Kalispell Montana saw some changes this month and while it is still a seller's market, it is continues to move towards a more balanced market. We'll see what happens next month!

If you have any specific questions about Kalispell or any other part of the Flathead Valley or would like to see the market data for a specific residential segment, feel free to contact me. If you are wondering what you might be able to get for your Montana home, or need help selling your home or finding the perfect new land or home to purchase, call me! I can be reached at 406-270-3667 or kat@thehousekat.com.

For more information on Kalispell, Montana, feel free to read this overview. Previous Kalispell MT market reports can be found here. 

Originally posted at thehousekat.com.

 

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Comments(11)

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Hi Kat... an 83% increase in inventory is huge... I'd be happy with a small percentage of that in my market.

Oct 05, 2023 08:43 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Nina Hollander, Broker - things have definitely changed in my market this year!

Oct 05, 2023 10:06 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kat and looks like you are getting more homes on the market for September.  Thank you for sharing this information with us and hope you get some sales out of it.

 

Oct 05, 2023 09:01 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Hi Will Hamm - Thank you!

Oct 05, 2023 10:07 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kat, sales are soft all over, except Nina's market, and know the rates have a lot to do with it here in Denver.  Great report.

 

Oct 05, 2023 09:44 AM
Kat Palmiotti

I'm sure the rates are a factor Joan Cox !

Oct 05, 2023 10:07 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kat Palmiotti you packed a lot of information into this market report, and the graphs make the information easier to understand.

Oct 05, 2023 01:39 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you George Souto !

Oct 05, 2023 02:43 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Kat Palmiotti ,

83% is a huge increase in inventory in your area! There is no question. Your market has changed this year.

Oct 05, 2023 06:18 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Yes it has Dorie Dillard Austin TX ! Have a great day!

Oct 06, 2023 04:23 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Kat- I'm not an agent but it does look like you're getting closer to a balanced market.

Oct 05, 2023 07:05 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Kathy Streib - you are absolutely correct!

Oct 06, 2023 04:23 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

The only one I would trust with my real estate needs in Kalispell is the House Kat!

Oct 06, 2023 04:56 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Aww thank you Brian England !

Oct 06, 2023 06:41 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kat:

I like the thoroughness of your report with the statistics, the visuals and the analysis. Nice to see an inventory increase. Buyers and sellers will appreciate the information and know they can benefit from your guidance with their decision-making.

Have a good weekend!

Jeff

Oct 06, 2023 12:21 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Jeff Dowler, CRS - I hope you have a wonderful weekend also!

Oct 06, 2023 03:08 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Families considering a move to the area will appreciate your local real estate reports.

Have a productive autumn.

Oct 07, 2023 07:36 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Roy!

Oct 07, 2023 12:46 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Excellent report, Kat. Like you, we are seeing an increase in listings (not as much as you are!) but, inventory remaining painfully low. Sales prices continue to rise though. And, like your area, condos are on the market considerably longer than in previous years. 

Oct 12, 2023 06:43 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Debe Maxwell, CRS - so as much as we're different, we're similar! :-)

Oct 12, 2023 09:01 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

That is an impressive market report my friend; keep up the good work Kat 🙂

Oct 14, 2023 03:57 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS !

Oct 15, 2023 05:24 AM