August 2025 Market Overview

π August 2025 Market Overview
π‘ Sales Activity
- 3,519 total homes sold π, showing a 2% increase year-over-year.
- 2,597 single-family homes π‘
- 922 condos/townhomes π’
- This reflects a healthy market with slightly stronger buyer activity compared to the same month last year.
β³ Days on Market
- 42 median days on market β³, which is up from 37 days in July.
- Homes are taking a bit longer to sell, suggesting a mild seasonal slowdown π or a shift toward a more balanced market βοΈ.
π΅ Pricing Trends
- Median price per square foot: $234.43 π΅
- Single-family median sold price: $575,000 π
- Up 1.79% from last August π — a solid but modest increase.
- Condo/townhome median sold price: $412,944 ποΈ
- Up 0.72% from last August π — showing steady appreciation, though more subdued compared to single-family homes.
π¦ Residential Inventory
- 5,081 new listings entered the market in August 2025 π‘π.
- This is nearly identical to August 2024’s 5,101 listings π — a minor 0.39% decrease, meaning inventory is holding steady.
π Key Takeaways
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For Buyers:
- Inventory levels are consistent with last year π, and while homes are taking longer to sell β±οΈ, prices are still rising π.
- The increase in days on market may create more negotiation opportunities π€, especially in the condo/townhome segment π’.
β For Sellers:
- Values are continuing to appreciate π°, especially for single-family homes π‘.
- While competition remains βοΈ, homes are not flying off the market like they were earlier in the year — proper pricing π΅ and presentation π― are key.
β For Investors:
- Condo/townhomes are appreciating more slowly ποΈ, but remain stable.
- Single-family homes π‘ continue to see reliable value growth π and remain a strong long-term investment πΌ.
π Bottom Line
The August 2025 housing market in Utah remains resilient πͺ and balanced βοΈ, with rising sales π, stable inventory π¦, and gradual price appreciation π.
Homes are taking slightly longer to sell β³, offering buyers more time π°οΈ and options π οΈ, while sellers can still benefit from strong property values π΅.
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