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Mount Washington Market Update

Market Stats

• Since August 1, 2018 there have been 20 sales (plus any pending that having showed up online yet.
• 4 of those were Chalets (2 in the village – both sold for under $300,000; 2 on Arrowsmith Ridge – $484,000 and $510,000.)
• 16 condos: 5 in Deer Lodge, 3 in the Alpine Village, 3 in Ptarmigan Ridge, 3 in Paradise Ridge, 2 in Blueberry, 1 in Creekside
• 6 were leasehold or co-op, 14 were Freehold
• There are currently 52 active listings on the market: 20 lots, 10 chalets, 3 duplex, 19 condos
• The leasehold to freehold conversion has not moved forward as quickly as thought. Paperwork was to be received in the mail 3 weeks ago but leaseholders have not received that paperwork yet
• There is little snow on the mountain right now. There is supposed to be a week of precipitation starting tomorrow which should be snow on the mountain
• They are snowmaking around the tube park.

Real Estate Fast Facts on the Comox Valley- 2017 Summary

  • In 2017, there were 1921 sales of all property types, a 7% decline over 2016. The highest number of annual sales was 2256 in 2007.  The lowest was 879 in 1998.  2017 was the third year of above average sales numbers since 2007.  The twenty-two year average is 1548.
  • The 2017 average sale price of a Comox Valley home is $491,428, up 19% from 2016. The average lot price is $241,743, up 35%. If you purchased an ‘average’ home in 2007, you paid $329,280. If you bought an average lot in 2007, you paid $128,058. In ten years, home and lot average prices have increased 49% and 89% respectively. Compare to Campbell River where the ten year increases are 37% and 35% respectively and you understand why some Comox Valley employees chose to buy in Campbell River and commute.
  • Apartment condos are the largest (and least expensive) segment of the strata market by unit sales and inventory. The 2017 average price is $238,624, a 12% increase over 2016. Patio homes have the highest average sale price ($368,982, up 19%) while town houses remain in second place ($300,013, up 16%).
  • In 2017, 87 houses sold per month compared to 2016 where 102 houses sold per month. (In 2015 – 78, for 2014 -73, for 2013 – 68, for 2012 – 68, 2011 – 66, for 2010 – 68, for 2009 – 73, for 2008 – 69, for 2007 – 100.) 68% of SFD sales occurred in the municipalities of Comox – 20%, Courtenay – 40%, and Cumberland – 8%.
  • Houses make up 66% of the 278 residential properties currently offered for sale (condos – 29%, mobiles – 1%, duplexes – 4%.) The active inventory of all properties is 453, down 10% from 2016.
  • If you bought an average home in Cumberland in 2007 you paid $264,572. The 2017 average price is $464,332, up 27% over 2016.  The largest local average sale price differential is between the Courtenay City ($402,843) and Crown Isle ($660,069).
  • In 2017, 15 houses sold for less than $200,000. In 2016 -19. Contrast with 2015 when the Comox Valley sold 41 houses under $200,000. There were ten residential sales over $1 million in 2008.  In 2016 there were 19. In 2017, 29 homes sold for more than $1 million!  The 12 month median SFD price (half sales above, half sales below) is $475,000.
  • The 2017 residential sales pattern in the Comox Valley indicates more than half of all single family dwelling sales occur between $300,000 and $500,000. The 2017 list/sell ratio was 78% and listings sold for 98% of list price in 36 days.
  • When ten houses sell in the Comox Valley one is priced under $300,000, five are priced from $300,000 to $500,000 and three priced from $500,000 to $700,000 and one is over $700,000. Seven houses sold in the urban centres, three in the rural.
  • There are 173 REALTORS® in the Comox Valley among the 1057 members of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board. The peak in the Valley was 240 in 1993.

Real Estate Fast Facts on the Comox Valley

  • In the 12 months ending November 30th, 2017, there were 1890 sales of all property types, a 9% decline over the same period in 2016. The highest number of annual sales was 2256 in 2007. The lowest was 879 in 1998. 2017 marks the third consecutive year of above    average numbers of sales. The twenty-two year average is 1547.
  • The twelve month average sale price of a Comox Valley home is $487,861, up 19% from 2016. The average lot price is $243,818, up 39%. If you purchased an ‘average’ home in 2007 you paid $329,280. If you bought an average lot in 2007, you paid $128,058.
  • Apartment condos are the largest segment of the strata market by unit sales and inventory. In 2007 the average price was $196,829. In November, 2017 the 12 month average price was $235,066, a 10% increase over the same period in 2016. Patio homes have the highest average price ($365,448, up 20%) in the strata market, while town houses remain in second place ($297,439 up 15%). Patio homes yield the highest sale price in the least amount of time to sell – 24 days.
  • YTD in 2017, 89 houses per month have sold. (In all of 2016, 102 house per month sold.) 68% of all residential sales occurred in the municipalities – Comox – 20%, Courtenay – 40%, and Cumberland – 8%. The 12 month median price (half sales above, half sales below) remains at $465,000.
  • Houses make up 61% of the 360 residential properties offered for sale (condos – 34%, mobiles – 1%,         duplexes – 4%.) The active inventory of all properties is 563, down 5% from 2016.
  • If you bought an average home in Cumberland in 2007 you paid $264,572. The current 12 month average price is $460,084, up 28% over 2016. The largest current average sale price differential is between Courtenay City ($396,052) and Crown Isle ($658,155).
  • YTD in 2017, 15 houses have sold for under $200,000 compared to 52 sales over $900,000. There were ten home sales over $1 million in 2008, in 2016 – nineteen and YTD in 2017 – twenty-seven.
  • The 2017 residential sales pattern in the Comox Valley indicates more than one half of all single family dwelling sales occur between $300,000 and $500,000. The twelve month list/sell ratio is 78% and currently listings are selling for 98% of asking price in 36 days!
  • Based on current market activity, when 10 houses sell in the Comox Valley, seven are in the urban centers, three are rural.
  • In the 12 months ending November 30th, 2017, there were 1890 sales of all property types, a 9% decline over the same period in 2016. The highest number of annual sales was 2256 in 2007. The lowest was 879 in 1998. 2017 marks the third consecutive year of above    average numbers of sales. The twenty-two year average is 1547.
  • The twelve month average sale price of a Comox Valley home is $487,861, up 19% from 2016. The average lot price is $243,818, up 39%. If you purchased an ‘average’ home in 2007 you paid $329,280. If you bought an average lot in 2007, you paid $128,058.
  • Apartment condos are the largest segment of the strata market by unit sales and inventory. In 2007 the average price was $196,829. In November, 2017 the 12 month average price was $235,066, a 10% increase over the same period in 2016. Patio homes have the highest average price ($365,448, up 20%) in the strata market, while town houses remain in second place ($297,439 up 15%). Patio homes yield the highest sale price in the least amount of time to sell – 24 days.
  • YTD in 2017, 89 houses per month have sold. (In all of 2016, 102 house per month sold.) 68% of all residential sales occurred in the municipalities – Comox – 20%, Courtenay – 40%, and Cumberland – 8%. The 12 month median price (half sales above, half sales below) remains at $465,000.
  • Houses make up 61% of the 360 residential properties offered for sale (condos – 34%, mobiles – 1%,         duplexes – 4%.) The active inventory of all properties is 563, down 5% from 2016.
  • If you bought an average home in Cumberland in 2007 you paid $264,572. The current 12 month average price is $460,084, up 28% over 2016. The largest current average sale price differential is between Courtenay City ($396,052) and Crown Isle ($658,155).
  • YTD in 2017, 15 houses have sold for under $200,000 compared to 52 sales over $900,000. There were ten home sales over $1 million in 2008, in 2016 – nineteen and YTD in 2017 – twenty-seven.
  • The 2017 residential sales pattern in the Comox Valley indicates more than one half of all single family dwelling sales occur between $300,000 and $500,000. The twelve month list/sell ratio is 78% and currently listings are selling for 98% of asking price in 36 days!
  • Based on current market activity, when 10 houses sell in the Comox Valley, seven are in the urban centers, three are rural.