Edmonton, November 4, 2024: There were a total of 2,489 residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market during October 2024, a 10.5% increase from September 2024 and 38.5% higher than October 2023. New residential listings amounted to 2,934, down 8.7% from September 2024 and up 9.2% higher from October 2023. Overall inventory in the GEA decreased 10.1% month-over-month and sits 17.4% lower year-over-year.
The total number of Detached unit sales was 1,431, an increase of 10.2% over the previous month and 37.2% over the previous year. Semi-detached unit sales increased 11.4% month-over-month and 38.6% year-over-year. Row/Townhouse unit sales increased 6.7% compared to September 2024 and had 38.0% more sales than October 2023. Apartment Condominium unit sales were 43.6% higher than the previous year and 13.9% higher than September 2024.
Total residential average prices came in at $440,089, a 0.1% decrease from September 2024, but reflecting an overall increase of 11.1% compared to October 2023. Detached homes averaged $552,954, showing no change from September 2024 but still 13.6% higher than the previous year. Semi-detached units sold for an average of $407,006, decreasing 1.5% from the previous month and up 5.6% year-over-year. Row/townhouse prices rose 4.9% from September 2024 and sit 19.0% higher than October 2023 with an average selling price of $307,854. Apartment Condominium average prices dropped 4.1% from September 2024 to $191,413, ending the month of October 6.0% lower than the previous year.
The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price* in the GEA came in at $403,500, decreasing 0.7% from September 2024 and up 7.7% from October 2023.
“The impact of lowering interest rates is keeping us busy, with buyers taking advantage of their increased buying power,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton 2024 Board Chair Melanie Boles. “The number of units sold has spiked shortly after recent interest rate announcements, and while month-to-month prices are less volatile, overall, they’re still showing a marked increase from last year.”
Detached homes averaged 38 days on the market, an increase of two days from September 2024. Semi-detached homes decreased by one day to 29 days on the market, while row/townhouses recorded no change at 35 days. Apartment condominiums averaged 45 days on market, a decrease of three days. Overall, all residential listings averaged 37 days on the market, with no change month-over-month and a nine-day decrease in comparison to October 2023.
*Please note – Each year, in line with statistical best practices, the MLS® HPI undergoes a comprehensive review by Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The results can lead to changes in the available data and historical composite or aggregate benchmark prices could be revised higher or lower. Learn more here or see the FAQ document here.
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