10/05/2023
September YTD Housing Market Update: 🔑🏡 Higher mortgage rates and low inventory continue to impact our local housing market. On Wednesday, October 04, 2023, the national average 30-year fixed mortgage APR is 7.90%, according to Bankrate's latest survey of the nation's largest mortgage lenders. In Fairfield County -home sales dropped 19.72% month-over-month and 26.3% year-over-year. New listings increased for single-family homes and decreased slightly for townhouses/condos. Average sales prices are up month-over-month, with single-family homes at $1,052,804 (6.3% increase) and townhouses/condos at $450,730 (9.9% increase). Days on market vary between property types. Inventory is down significantly for both single-family homes and townhouses/condos. Despite slowing sales, home prices remain at record highs due to limited supply, with an average list price of $1,052,804 in Fairfield County. Swipe to see details for your local market area.