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🏔️ Sun Valley Resort Market Update: Real Estate Trends for Condos, Townhomes & Single-Family Homes 🏠

(March & April 2025)

Whether you're looking to buy or sell in the Sun Valley Resort area, it's crucial to understand the current dynamics of the market. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of two-bedroom condos/townhomes, three-bedroom condos/townhomes, and single-family homes across Sun Valley, Elkhorn, Ketchum, and Warm Springs.

📊 Key Market Insights for All Property Types

Active listing prices are generally rising, with notable increases across the board.
Sold prices are fluctuating significantly, especially in the two-bedroom and three-bedroom properties, suggesting buyers may have more negotiating power.
Single-family homes show an outlier sale, where a $17.75M sale distorts the average sold price, but even with that, the overall trend points to lower prices than asking.

🏢 Two-Bedroom Condos & Townhomes

Key Stats:

March 2025:
Avg. Active Price: $882K
→ 0.2% increase from February, 2.8% rise from March 2024.
Avg. Sold Price: $921K
→ 48.1% increase from February, no data for March 2024.
April 2025:
Avg. Active Price: $899K
→ 1.7% increase from March, 8.4% increase from April 2024.
Avg. Sold Price: $906K
→ 16.6% increase from March, 39.4% increase from April 2024.
📉 Trend Overview:

Active prices are increasing, while sold prices have shown significant increases in April compared to March 2025.
The gap between asking prices and sold prices has narrowed in April, signaling a shift toward higher buyer interest and activity.
Buyers: With the recent uptick in prices, there's still room for negotiation, especially as the market heats up in spring.
Sellers: Pricing strategically is key—those who price correctly are seeing success, but overpricing may result in extended market time.

🏠 Three-Bedroom Condos & Townhomes

Key Stats:

March 2025:
Avg. Active Price: $4.3M
→ 25.7% increase from February, 23.2% increase from March 2024.
Avg. Sold Price: $1.6M
→ 41.2% decrease from February, 24% drop from March 2024.
April 2025:
Avg. Active Price: $4.3M
→ 8.5% increase from March, 26.1% increase from April 2024.
Avg. Sold Price: $3.4M
→ 108.2% increase from March, 16.3% decrease from April 2024.
📉 Trend Overview:

The gap between asking and sold prices remains wide, especially in March. This suggests buyers may still have leverage to negotiate below asking prices.
Sellers of three-bedroom condos/townhomes should consider pricing more competitively to attract serious buyers.
For buyers, this trend presents opportunities to secure deals below asking prices if you negotiate carefully.

🏡 Single-Family Homes

Key Stats:

March 2025:
Avg. Active Price: $7.36M
→ 3.8% decrease from February, 24.3% increase from March 2024.
Avg. Sold Price: $17.75M
→ 277.7% increase from February, 244.3% increase from March 2024.
Notable Exception: One $17.75M sale skews the average sold price significantly.
April 2025:
Avg. Active Price: $7.74M
→ 6.9% increase from March, 32.3% increase from April 2024.
Avg. Sold Price: $2.8M
→ 84.2% decrease from March, 20.6% decrease from April 2024.
📉 Trend Overview:

While active prices are on the rise, sold prices are considerably lower, particularly due to the influence of the outlier $17.75M sale.
Sellers of single-family homes should be mindful of price expectations, as the gap between asking and sold prices remains significant.
Buyers: Focus on the more consistent pricing in the $2.8M range, where you may find value.

💡 Key Takeaways for Buyers & Sellers:

For Sellers:

Pricing is key—whether you're selling a condo, townhome, or single-family home, pricing too high may result in longer market time.
Buyers are negotiating and paying well below asking prices in many cases. Consider adjusting your expectations to attract serious offers.
Sellers who price strategically can still see success, but overpricing may lead to missed opportunities.
For Buyers:

Now is a great time to buy! With significant gaps between asking prices and sold prices, buyers have a chance to secure homes in Sun Valley at prices lower than list.
Negotiation is the name of the game—buyers can often get properties for much less than the asking price.
Keep an eye out for great deals in two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and single-family homes as sellers adjust their pricing.

⛷️ What’s Ahead for Sun Valley Resort?

As we head into summer, demand may increase, but buyers will continue to have the upper hand in price negotiations.
Sellers will need to price realistically to meet market conditions and attract serious buyers.
Whether you're in the market for a vacation property or planning to list your home, now is the time to act with the right strategy in mind!

Looking to buy or sell in Sun Valley? Get in touch with Cheryl Concannon at 208-720-4806 today to discuss the best approach for your specific property needs in this ever-changing market! 🌄