Is Lake County, MT a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lake County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Lake County was a Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lake County, MT

How much do homes in Lake County, MT cost?

Median Sold Price

$497,000

$292/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$2,983(-0.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lake County have sold for 0.6% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lake County was $497,000 in November 2024, down 0.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $292.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $375K$265K
-29.3%
2 $338K$358K
+5.9%
3 $505K$510K
+1.0%
4 $614.5K$662.5K
+7.8%
5+ $565K$810.5K
+43.5%

Summary: Lake County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 29.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 43.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Flathead County
+3.7%
Missoula County
+3.0%
Lake County
-0.6%
Sanders County
-4.8%

Housing Supply in Lake County, MT

How many homes are available in Lake County, MT?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
196189-3.6%

Summary: The Lake County real estate market had 189 homes for sale in November 2024, a 3.6% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 54
-20.0%
2 3932
-17.9%
3 7681
+6.6%
4 5654
-3.6%
5+ 2018
-10.0%

Summary: The Lake County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 17.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 10%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
23230.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

14 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lake County, you may be able to get a good deal. 60.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 23 homes were sold or pending in Lake County in November 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 23 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and 17% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lake County, MT

How long does it take to sell a home in Lake County, MT?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
155 Days115 Days-25.9%

Summary: Homes in Lake County had an average of 115 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 25.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

2 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Lake County are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During November 2024, 23 homes were sold in Lake County; 9% of homes were sold within 30 days, 35% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 57% 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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