Is Escambia County, FL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Escambia County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Escambia County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Escambia County is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Escambia County, FL

How much do homes in Escambia County, FL cost?

Median Sold Price

$294,825

$177/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$149(-0.1%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Escambia County has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Escambia County was $294,825 in October 2024, down 0.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $177.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $287.5K$250K
-13.0%
2 $192.4K$214.5K
+11.5%
3 $269.7K$270.1K
0.1%
4 $339.8K$350.5K
+3.1%
5+ $406.6K$590K
+45.1%

Summary: Escambia County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 13%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 45.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Escambia County
+4.3%
Baldwin County
+1.6%
Santa Rosa County
+1.3%
Escambia County
-0.1%

Housing Supply in Escambia County, FL

How many homes are available in Escambia County, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2,3882,491+4.3%

Summary: The Escambia County real estate market had 2,491 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 5358
+9.4%
2 331352
+6.3%
3 1,2531,319
+5.3%
4 615626
+1.8%
5+ 136136
0.0%

Summary: The Escambia County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
346349+0.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

183 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

95 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

40 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Escambia County, you may be able to get a good deal. 57.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 349 homes were sold or pending in Escambia County in October 2024, up by 0.9% month-over-month. Of the 318 sold homes, 58% were sold under asking, 30% were sold at asking, and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Escambia County, FL

How long does it take to sell a home in Escambia County, FL?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
43 Days63 Days+45.0%

Summary: Homes in Escambia County had an average of 63 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 45% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

149 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

106 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

85 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Escambia County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 349 homes were sold in Escambia County; 43% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 24% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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