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December 2023 Westport, CT Real Estate Market Update

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker REB.0750642

Westport homeowners,

Our December real estate market figures are in, and our market is slowing ever so slightly – though it depends on which part of the market you’re in: mint condition and new construction homes are doing great. Fixer-uppers are slowing down just a bit, because of high construction costs and mortgage rates. Our buyers do not want to use their hard-earned cash to fix up their new house, so if your house is mint condition or new construction, now may be a great time for you to take advantage of the market. As a courtesy, I would be happy to come over and let you know if you’re working with a mint condition house or a fixer-upper, and how to strategically place you in the current market.

Sitting down with a top realtor is vital in helping you understand your options. If you’d like to know what’s going on in your part of Westport, or you’re looking for any further detailed analysis, feel free to call, text, or email me – I’d love to have a personal conversation with you. If you like what you see and hear in my videos, just subscribe above!

– Judy

203-247-5000

judy@judymichaelis.com

 

Westport, CT Real Estate Market & Trends Overview

DECEMBER, 2023

Market overview of Westport, CT real estate data in November 2023The overview above shows real estate activity from January 2023 to November 2023. You will see data comparisons between November and the previous month, the last three months and November 2022.
 

Westport, CT Average and Median Home Sales Prices

DECEMBER, 2023

The median sales price in November 2023 was $1,690,000, down -24.89% from $2,250,000 from the previous month and 5.96% higher than $1,595,000 from November 2022. The November 2023 median sales price was at its highest level compared to November 2022 and 2021. The average sales price in November 2023 was $1,854,074, down -26.89% from $2,535,852 from the previous month and -4.57% lower than $1,942,826 from November 2022. The November 2023 average sale price was at a mid level compared to November 2022 and 2021.

Average and median home sales price in Westport, CT in November 2023
 

Westport, CT Sales Price / List Price Ratio

DECEMBER, 2023

The sales price/list price ratio is the average sale price divided by the average list price for sold properties expressed as a percentage. If it is above 100%, homes are selling for more than the list price. If it is less than 100%, homes are selling for less than the list price.The November 2023 sales price/list price ratio was 100.36%, down from 102.19% from the previous month and up from 97.29% from November 2022.

Sales price to list price ratio in Westport, CT real estate in November 2023Average Selling Price divided by Average Listing Price for sold properties during the month
 

Westport, CT Number of Properties Sold and Absorption Rate

DECEMBER, 2023

The number of properties sold in November 2023 was 27, up 8.00% from 25 from the previous month and 17.39% higher than 23 from November 2022. The November 2023 sales were at a mid level compared to November 2022 and 2021. Absorption rate is the average number of sales per month divided by the total number of available properties.

Number of properties sold and absorption rate in Westport, CT real estate in November 2023
 

Westport, CT Average Days on Market (DOM)

DECEMBER, 2023

The average days on market (DOM) is the number of days a property is on the market before it sells. An upward trend in DOM tends to indicate a move towards a buyer’s market, a downward trend tends to indicate a move towards seller’s market. The DOM for November 2023 was 56 days, up 16.67% from 48 days from the previous month and -12.50% lower than 64 days from November 2022. The November 2023 DOM was at its lowest level compared with November 2022 and 2021.

Average days on market in Westport, CT real estate in November 2023Average Days on Market (Listing to Contract) for properties sold during them month
 

Westport, CT Average Sales Price per Square Foot

DECEMBER, 2023

The average sales price per square foot is a more normalized indicator for the direction of property value. The sales price per square foot in November 2023 was $485, down -23.98% from $638 from the previous month and 2.54% higher than $473 from November 2022.

Average sales price per square foot in Westport, CT real estate in November 2023Average Selling Price per Square Foot for properties that sold during the month
 

Westport, CT Inventory & MSI

DECEMBER, 2023

The number of properties for sale in November 2023 was 81, down -20.59% from 102 from the previous month and -31.36% lower than 118 from November 2022. The November 2023 inventory was at its lowest level compared with November 2022 and 2021. A comparatively lower MSI is more beneficial for sellers while a higher MSI is better for buyers. The November 2023 MSI of 3 months was at its lowest level compared with November 2022 and 2021.

Inventory and MSI in Westport, CT real estate in November 2023MSI is the number of months needed to sell all of the inventory at the monthly Sales Pace.
 

Westport, CT New Listings

DECEMBER, 2023

The number of new listings in November 2023 was 18, down -43.75% from 32 from the previous month and -40.0% lower than 30 from November 2022. The November 2023 listings were at its lowest level compared to November 2022 and 2021.

Graph of new home listings in Westport, CT real estate in November 2023

 

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Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

It looks to be more likely a seasonal dip as inventories are still low and median sales prices are not off that much.

Dec 13, 2023 05:39 PM
Judy Michaelis

Great insight -– thanks Ed, Happy Holidays!

Dec 13, 2023 05:59 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Judy, thank you for sharing this valuable information for any buyers or sellers contemplating a move.

Dec 13, 2023 06:40 PM
Judy Michaelis

Thanks Joan! Happy Holidays!

Dec 13, 2023 08:02 PM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

 

Welcome to the Rain. Enjoyed your blog page, and I added you as a follower. I would love the follow back. Also, then we both get 50 points. Bill

Dec 14, 2023 07:05 AM
Judy Michaelis

Thanks Bill! Happy Holidays!

Dec 14, 2023 10:18 PM