In May 2017, the average Days on Market (the cumulative number of days between when a property is listed and when it goes pending) for homes in Ada County was at 33 days and Canyon County was at 36 days. Factor in an additional 30-60 days to close and homes listed in the upcoming weeks may sell at some of the highest prices of the year. Based on monthly averages going back to 2004, homes that close in June, July, and August typically fetch the highest prices.
While inventory of existing homes is still tight in both counties compared to last year (down 15.3% in Ada County and down 20.6% in Canyon County compared to May 2016), there have been month-over-month improvements in the number of existing homes for sale, as more sellers hope to secure a summer closing.
- February to March 2017, existing inventory grew by 8.8% in Ada County and by 23.2% in Canyon County
- March to April 2017, existing inventory grew by 19.8% in Ada County and by 4.7% in Canyon County
- April to May 2017, existing inventory grew by 25.3% in Ada County and by 14.2% in Canyon County
These inventory numbers are encouraging but more existing homes — especially priced under $300,000 — are needed to keep up with buyer demand.
The low inventory combined with the rate of pending sales resulted in an 11.8% year-over-year decrease in months supply of existing homes for sale in Ada County, ending at just 1.5 months of inventory. In Canyon County, the months supply of existing inventory was at 1.3 months in May 2017, down 23.5% year-over-year. (A balanced market is typically between 4-6 months of supply.)
Demand for new homes remained strong as this segment saw a 23.8% year-over-year increase in pending sales in Ada County and 20.1% in Canyon County. The months supply of new inventory was at 3.8 months and 4.2 months for Ada and Canyon counties, respectively, as of May 2017.
Additional information about trends within each county, by price point, by existing and new construction, and by neighborhood, are now available in the May 2017 Market Report. This report includes an explanation of the metrics and notes on data sources and methodology.
Download the latest market snapshot graphics for Ada County and Canyon County:
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This report is provided by the Ada County Association of REALTORS®, which began doing business as Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR) in 2016. BRR is the largest local REALTOR® association in Idaho, with over 4,000 members and two wholly-owned subsidiaries — the Intermountain Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (IMLS) and the Boise Regional REALTORS® Foundation. This report is based primarily on the public statistics provided by the IMLS, available at: intermountainmls.com/Statistics/Static.aspx. These statistics are based upon information secured by the agent from the owner or their representative. The accuracy of this information, while deemed reliable, has not been verified and is not guaranteed. These statistics are not intended to represent the total number of properties sold in the counties or cities during the specified time period. The IMLS and BRR provide these statistics for purposes of general market analysis but make no representations as to past or future performance. || The term “single-family homes” includes detached single-family homes with or without acreage, as classified in the IMLS. These numbers do not include activity for mobile homes, condominiums, townhomes, land, commercial, or multi-family properties (like apartment buildings). If you are a consumer, please contact a REALTOR® to get the most current and accurate information specific to your situation.
