Is Lake Wales, FL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lake Wales is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since June 2023

At the same time last year, Lake Wales was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Lake Wales is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Lake Wales, FL

How much do homes in Lake Wales, FL cost?

Median Sold Price

$255,000

$173/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since June 2023

-$9,466(-3.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lake Wales have sold for 3.6% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lake Wales was $255,000 in June 2024, down 3.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $173.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJun 2023Jun 2024CHANGE
1 $85K$100K
+17.6%
2 $189K$173.5K
-8.2%
3 $284.9K$270K
-5.2%
4 $322.2K$320K
-0.7%
5+ $345K$350K
+1.4%

Summary: Lake Wales housing prices by bedroom type for June 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 17.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 0.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Winter Haven
-1.8%
Dundee
-2.5%
Lake Wales
-3.6%

Housing Supply in Lake Wales, FL

How many homes are available in Lake Wales, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

May 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
333322-3.3%

Summary: The Lake Wales real estate market had 322 homes for sale in June 2024, a 3.3% decrease compared to May 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
1 56
+20.0%
2 7874
-5.1%
3 180171
-5.0%
4 6462
-3.1%
5+ 69
+50.0%

Summary: The Lake Wales housing inventory by bedroom type for June 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 5.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 50%.

Number of Homes Sold

May 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
5450-7.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

30 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lake Wales, you may be able to get a good deal. 60% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 50 homes were sold or pending in Lake Wales in June 2024, down by 7.4% month-over-month. Of the 50 sold homes, 60% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 12% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lake Wales, FL

How long does it take to sell a home in Lake Wales, FL?

Average Sale Time

Jun 2023Jun 2024CHANGE
46 Days69 Days+49.5%

Summary: Homes in Lake Wales had an average of 69 days on market in Jun 2024, up by 49.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

16 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

19 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

15 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Lake Wales has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During June 2024, 50 homes were sold in Lake Wales; 32% of homes were sold within 30 days, 38% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 30% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 26 Days Ago

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