Welcome to all Almonte residents and real estate enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to present the latest Almonte real estate market report for December 2023. In this month’s report, we delve into the key statistics that will keep you informed about the current state of the unique housing market in Almonte.

Property Prices
In the charming town of Almonte, the current average sale price for a detached single-family home in December 2023 has been recorded at $534,063. This reflects a decrease compared to last year’s price of $682,000 in December 2022, representing a fall of 21.69%.

Days to Sell
Real estate transactions in Almonte are brisk this season. The average time a property was on the market in Almonte for December was 39 days, a decrease of 16 days from the previous year in December 2022. Significantly, looking back 5 years ago to December 2018, the average Days to Sell was 70, marking a substantial improvement of -31 days.
Properties Sold
The number of properties changing hands in December 2023 was 5, which was fewer than the previous year’s 6, reflecting a drop of about 16.7%. However, if we compare this figure to 5 years ago in December 2018, when only 3 properties were sold, there is a clear increase of 66.7%.
Long-Term Market Growth
Despite minor fluctuations, the market has experienced consistent growth in the long term. From an average sale price of $182,874 for detached single-family homes in December 2018, the prices have soared to a current average of $534,063 in December 2023, representing a substantial increase of 192.04%.

Almonte vs Ottawa
When we compare Almonte with the broader community of Ottawa, intriguing trends emerge. As of December 2023, the average sale price for a detached single-family home in Ottawa was around $808,874. Interestingly, this is higher by 51.5% than Almonte’s average single-family home price of $534,063.

Posted Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates continue to influence buying decisions in the real estate market. As of November 29, 2023, the interest rates for a 1-Year term stood at 8.09%, while for a 3-Year term it was 7.24%, and for a 5-Year term, it was 7.04%.

Conclusion
In summary, the Almonte real estate trends convey a robust market activity with promising long-term growth despite some minor fluctuations. The comparison between Almonte and Ottawa also gives potential buyers, sellers, and investors valuable insights to make informed decisions and strategies suitable to their specific real estate objectives.

All real estate statistics have been obtained from data reported by the Ottawa Real Estate Board’s MLS System. We have curated our search criteria to ensure more accurate stats for smaller regions of Ottawa. All figures are believed accurate but may not be guaranteed – we are human after all!

