YoY home sales UP nearly 6%; Median sales price down sharply by 5.3%
The median home price for the Reno-Sparks real estate market fell to $535,000 in January coming off the bounce observed in December. January’s median sales price represents a 5.3% decrease from December’s; however is up 4.9% year-over-year.
The median sold price per square foot (PPSF) also fell in January 2024 — coming in at $292.49/sq.ft. — a 3.1% decrease from December; however is up 1.2% over the same period last year.
Home sales also fell — although seasonality appears to be the main cause for the decrease. The number of homes sold in January 2024 fell to 253 — a 9.3% decrease from December’s 279 SFRs sold; however, year-over-year, January sales were up a remarkable 5.9% over the same period last year.
Available inventory of homes listed and available for purchase currently sits at only 516 units. This number is also down sharply from this time last month. Inventory is down 9.9% from December’s level, and down a noteworthy 20.0% from this time last year. Homeowners do not want to sell their homes, with a 3% mortgage rate, to then have to buy a new home at an 7% mortgage rate.
Despite the low inventory, the number of current pending sales is 455 — up a staggering 29.4% over this time last month; however is down 4.3% year-over-year.
January’s months’ supply of inventory (MSI) came in at 2.0 months of supply, which indicates a seller’s market. This figure is calculated by dividing the available inventory by the number of homes sold last month. A balanced market is generally considered to be between four and six months of supply.
January’s median days on market (DOM) came in at 86 days — an increase of 22 days over December’s median DOM. Year-over-year, January’s DOM was unchanged from January 2023’s DOM number.
The quartile chart below shows the changes to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quartiles of monthly sale prices spanning the most recent 13 months.
This interactive chart allows readers to compare sales price trends within a quartile relative to the trends observed in the other quartiles. For example, as can be seen in the chart above, while home sale prices fell at the median price level (quartile 2), home sale prices rose in quartiles 1 and 3 (the lowest-priced houses and highest-priced houses, respectively).
The median sales price for condo/townhomes also fell sharply in January 2024. The median sales price for condo/townhomes fell to $345,000, which is a 10.4% decrease from December; however is up 7.0% year-over-year.
13 Months of SFR Sales Data
The table below contains the past 13 months of data[1]…
| Month Year | # Sold | Median Sold Price | Sold Price per Sq Ft | Median DOM | # of Actives | # of Pendings |
| Jan 2024 | 253 | $535,000 | $292.49 | 86 | 516 | 445 |
| Dec 2023 | 279 | $565,000 | $301.91 | 64 | 575 | 344 |
| Nov 2023 | 328 | $553,500 | $298.89 | 64 | 692 | 381 |
| Oct 2023 | 348 | $575,000 | $308.78 | 61 | 818 | 412 |
| Sep 2023 | 376 | $562,500 | $306.05 | 54 | 809 | 459 |
| Aug 2023 | 430 | $575,000 | $310.79 | 55 | 820 | 501 |
| Jul 2023 | 439 | $570,000 | $304.57 | 49 | 794 | 507 |
| Jun 2023 | 448 | $575,000 | $306.21 | 49 | 751 | 584 |
| May 2023 | 418 | $555,000 | $295.47 | 49 | 694 | 560 |
| Apr 2023 | 373 | $539,950 | $292.68 | 58 | 606 | 532 |
| Mar 2023 | 406 | $529,250 | $287.30 | 75 | 550 | 512 |
| Feb 2023 | 276 | $512,500 | $286.73 | 86 | 550 | 523 |
| Jan 2023 | 239 | $510,000 | $289.13 | 86 | 645 | 465 |
As we delve into 2024, the Reno-Sparks, Nevada housing market continues to reveal a complex narrative of fluctuating sales and prices amidst varying inventory levels. The notable year-over-year increase in sales juxtaposed with a sharp decline in median sales prices and inventory highlights the ongoing challenges and opportunities facing buyers and sellers alike. Despite these dynamics, the substantial increase in pending sales suggests a resilient demand. As the market navigates through these trends, it remains pivotal for stakeholders to stay informed and adaptable. With a keen eye on market shifts and a strategic approach, there are valuable opportunities to be seized in the Reno-Sparks real estate landscape.
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1. The residential housing market data reported on above covers the cities of Reno, Nevada and Sparks, Nevada [NNRMLS Area #100]. Market data includes SFR (Single Family Residence) properties only. Data excludes Condo/Townhouse, Manufactured/Modular properties. Data courtesy of the Northern Nevada Regional MLS – February 9, 2024. Note: This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.
