Matthews NC Real Estate Market Report--July-September 2011
Matthews NC Real Estate Market Report—July-September
2011
While the third quarter median sales price for single family homes in Matthews
NC slipped 7.3% from the second quarter median price, it was 16.8% higher
than the first quarter and higher than yearly median prices since 2008. The
number of homes closed increased 14% over the second quarter. Median days on
market increased to 104 days.
Only three townhomes or condos sold in the third quarter with a median sales
price of $151,000. Days on market declined to 87.
What do the third quarter 2011 numbers mean for Matthews NC buyers
and sellers?
- While the single family median sales price was lower than the second
quarter, the median Matthews home is selling for more than any year since 2007.
Townhome sellers in Matthews may not find much demand for their properties as
few in this category sold during the third quarter.
- Buyers for properties in Matthews can find affordable, reasonably stable
prices in neighborhoods with convenient access to amenities.
Single Family Homes
| Matthews Single Family Homes |
Year 2008 |
Year 2009 |
Year 2010 |
Quarter 1 Year 2011 |
Quarter 2 Year 2011 |
Quarter 3 Year 2011 |
| Median Sales Price |
$224,450 |
$198,000 |
$208,250 |
$192,500 |
$242,750 |
$225,000 |
| Number of Homes Sold |
228 |
178 |
172 |
30 |
50 |
57 |
| Median Days on Market |
32 |
46 |
89 |
116 |
93 |
104 |
Source: Carolina Multiple Listing
Service
Townhomes and Condominiums
| Matthews Townhomes and Condos |
Year 2008 |
Year 2009 |
Year 2010 |
Quarter 1 Year 2011 |
Quarter 2 Year 2011 |
Quarter 3 Year 2011 |
| Median Sales Price |
$239,213 |
$226,750 |
$163,000 |
$100,000 |
$170,000 |
$151,000 |
| Number of Homes Sold |
58 |
22 |
23 |
5 |
7 |
3 |
| Median Days on Market |
54 |
36 |
118 |
76 |
125 |
87 |
Source: Carolina Multiple Listing Service
Most Active Neighborhoods in Matthews NC Third Quarter
2011
The following neighborhoods had the most sales activity during the second
quarter.
Greylock Brightmoor
Sardis
Plantation The
Heathers
Copyright 2011. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *Matthews NC Real
Estate Market Report—July-September 2011*