Is Sumter County, FL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Sumter County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Sumter County, FL

How much do homes in Sumter County, FL cost?

Median Sold Price

$350,660

$237/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

-$15,324(-4.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Sumter County have sold for 4.2% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Sumter County was $350,660 in March 2024, down 4.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $237.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $125K$175.5K
+40.4%
2 $308.3K$290K
-6.0%
3 $406.1K$394.2K
-2.9%
4 $425K$376.4K
-11.4%
5+ $750K$350.4K
-53.3%

Summary: Sumter County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 40.4%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 11.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 53.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Hernando County
+1.6%
Marion County
-0.1%
Lake County
-1.1%
Citrus County
-2.6%
Sumter County
-4.2%

Housing Supply in Sumter County, FL

How many homes are available in Sumter County, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
838858+2.4%

Summary: The Sumter County real estate market had 858 homes for sale in March 2024, a 2.4% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 99
0.0%
2 222239
+7.7%
3 527530
+0.6%
4 6765
-3.0%
5+ 1315
+15.4%

Summary: The Sumter County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
159186+17.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

139 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

29 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

18 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Sumter County, you may be able to get a good deal. 74.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 186 homes were sold or pending in Sumter County in March 2024, up by 17.0% month-over-month. Of the 186 sold homes, 75% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 10% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Sumter County, FL

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
70 Days50 Days-28.6%

Summary: Homes in Sumter County had an average of 50 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 28.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

102 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

47 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

37 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During March 2024, 186 homes were sold in Sumter County; 55% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 20% 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 22 Days Ago

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