According to the Morgan County Association of Realtors, October residential sales in the Decatur area (Morgan and Lawrence Counties) decreased 17.1% year-over-year (Y/Y) from 123 to 102 closed transactions. Sales remained constant from September. Sales are now down 26.1% year-to-date. Two more resources to review: Quarterly Report and Annual Report.
For all of Morgan County’s housing data, click here.
Total homes listed for sale in October increased 14.7% year-over-year from 292 to 335 listings. Months of supply rose from 2.4 in October 2022 to 3.3, reflecting a market where sellers generally have elevated bargaining power.
The area’s median sales price in October was $233,950, an increase of 4.0% from one year ago a decrease of 9.1% from September. The differing sample size (number of residential sales of comparative months) can contribute to statistical volatility, including pricing. ACRE recommends consulting with a local real estate professional to discuss pricing, as it will vary from neighborhood to neighborhood.
Homes sold in October averaged 28 days on the market (DOM), 5 days slower than October 2022.
October sales were 30 units, or 22.5%, below the Alabama Center for Real Estate’s (ACRE) monthly forecast. ACRE projected 132 sales for the month, while actual sales were 102 units. ACRE forecasted a total of 1,371 sales in the area year-to-date, while there were 1,144 actual sales through October, a difference of 16.6%.
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The Morgan County (Decatur) Residential Monthly Report is developed in conjunction with the Morgan County Association of Realtors to better serve area consumers.
