Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update – December 2019
There are several different data points to review when analyzing the current market including median price, days on market and total inventory sold. Below is a snapshot of the last several years of transactions closed and current inventory.
Condos
| Through 11/30/19 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Median* Sold Price | $460,000 | $402,500 | $349,900 | $299,750 | $305,000 | $292,500 | $265,000 | $244,000 |
| Median* Days on Market | 84 | 69 | 70 | 117 | 113 | 89 | 105 | 123 |
| Total Condos SOLD | 354 | 348 | 407 | 304 | 271 | 259 | 345 | 299 |
Through November 2019, condo prices are up 14% over year-end 2018. The trend indicates roughly 11% more condos will sell in 2019, and those that do sell are taking 21% longer to sell than in 2018.
Single-Family Homes
| Through 11/30/19 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Median* Sold Price | $767,625 | $890,000 | $750,000 | $682,500 | $694,400 | $619,000 | $580,000 | $575,000 |
| Median* Days on Market | 96 | 113 | 131 | 132 | 165 | 145 | 103 | 181 |
| Total SF Homes Sold | 88 | 87 | 95 | 98 | 91 | 85 | 90 | 91 |
Through November 2019, single family home prices are down approximately 16% from year-end 2018. The trend for 2019 indicates roughly 10% more single family homes will sell in 2019 as in 2018. Those that do sell are selling approximately 17% faster than in 2018.
The current inventory provides an indication of potential activity. Below is a snapshot of current listings:
| Currently Listed | Condos | Single-Family Homes |
| Median Price* | $462,000
UP from $425,000 in November |
$1,050,000
UP from $989,499 in November |
| Median Days on Market* | 96
DOWN from 106 in November |
125
UP from 118 in November |
| Total Available December 1** | 66
DOWN from 84 in November |
64
DOWN from 66 in November |
*Median Price is the middle value for a range of values and is a good indicator to use when there is significant data. It minimizes the impact of unusually high or low values and gives a better perspective of the big picture.
**Total Available excludes properties currently under contract.
