Key Market Metrics for November
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Median Sale Price:
• Single-Family Homes: ~$450,000
• Condos/Townhomes: ~$265,000 -
Price Per Square Foot: ~$279
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Average Days on Market: ~64 days
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Active Listings: 7,500–9,000 homes currently available
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Closed Sales (Most Recent Month):
• Approximately 1,350 homes sold across the county -
Months of Inventory:
• Single-Family: ~4.2 months (balanced market)
• Condos: ~6–8 months (buyer-leaning)
Year-to-Date Trends
Inventory
Inventory peaked during the summer months and has gradually softened heading into November. This follows a typical seasonal pattern as homeowners wait until after the holidays to list.
Sales Activity
Pending sales have been strong, signaling steady closings going into winter. Year-over-year, both single-family and condo sales showed significant improvement:
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Single-family sales: Up ~36% from last year
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Condo sales: Up ~24% from last year
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Year-to-date total sales: Up ~9% compared to the same period last year
Pricing
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Single-family home prices have stabilized in the mid-$400Ks.
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Condo prices experienced a slight rebound in the fall after dipping earlier in the year.
Overall, prices remain close to their record highs from recent years.
Current Market Conditions
Balance Between Buyers & Sellers
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Single-family homes are sitting in a near-balanced environment, slightly favoring sellers.
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Condos remain more favorable for buyers due to higher inventory.
Interest Rates & Buyer Behavior
Mortgage rates around 7% continue to influence affordability. However:
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A large percentage of transactions are cash purchases, especially for single-family homes.
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Relocation buyers remain a strong force in Pinellas County, supporting demand even at higher rates.
Economic & Seasonal Influences
Pinellas County continues to benefit from:
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Steady job growth
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Strong tourism
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In-migration from higher cost-of-living states
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Attractive tax structure
As we move into the holiday season, inventory typically tightens, giving motivated sellers a slight advantage. Activity usually picks up again in January and February.
Outlook for Early 2026
If mortgage rates soften—something many analysts expect—buyer activity could noticeably increase in Q1 and Q2.
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Sellers with well-maintained, accurately priced homes will continue to see strong interest.
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Buyers may find better opportunities in the condo and townhome segment due to higher supply.
Overall, expect a fairly steady, moderately competitive market as we enter the new year.
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