Is Melbourne, FL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Melbourne is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

Since last year, Melbourne has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Melbourne is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Melbourne, FL

How much do homes in Melbourne, FL cost?

Median Sold Price

$403,349

$232/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$22,202(+5.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Melbourne have sold for 5.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Melbourne was $403,349 in March 2024, up 5.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $232.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $167.2K$165K
-1.3%
2 $250K$261.3K
+4.5%
3 $374.9K$384K
+2.4%
4 $501.2K$557.3K
+11.2%
5+ $700K$760K
+8.6%

Summary: Melbourne housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

West Melbourne
+7.3%
Melbourne
+5.8%
Indialantic-Melbourne Beach
+1.5%
Indian Harbour Beach
+1.0%

Housing Supply in Melbourne, FL

How many homes are available in Melbourne, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1,1911,331+11.8%

Summary: The Melbourne real estate market had 1,331 homes for sale in March 2024, a 11.8% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 2533
+32.0%
2 182218
+19.8%
3 582641
+10.1%
4 343375
+9.3%
5+ 5964
+8.5%

Summary: The Melbourne housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 32%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 19.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
231268+16.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

173 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

76 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

19 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Melbourne, you may be able to get a good deal. 64.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 268 homes were sold or pending in Melbourne in March 2024, up by 16.0% month-over-month. Of the 268 sold homes, 65% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 7% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Melbourne, FL

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
45 Days42 Days-7.3%

Summary: Homes in Melbourne had an average of 42 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 7.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

147 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

75 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

46 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Melbourne are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2024, 268 homes were sold in Melbourne; 55% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% 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 17 Days Ago

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