The January 2026 single-family home report from the New Smyrna Beach Board of REALTORS® shows a strong start to the year, with closed sales rising 29.2% year-over-year to 62 transactions and cash sales surging 50%. Buyer demand remained active, as new pending sales increased 37.6% and pending inventory climbed 34.9%. While the median sale price saw a modest 1.4% increase to $370,000, the average sale price jumped 24.7% to $587,152, pushing total dollar volume up an impressive 61.1% to $36.4 million. This suggests a greater share of higher-priced homes closing compared to last year.
At the same time, the market showed signs of shifting toward a more balanced pace. Homes took longer to move, with median time to contract rising 34.1% to 59 days and median time to sale increasing 32.5% to 102 days. Sellers also received slightly less of their original asking price at 92.5%, down from 94.2% a year ago, indicating increased buyer negotiation power. New listings declined 11.1%, and active inventory dipped slightly to 464 homes, bringing months’ supply down to 5.6 months. Overall, January reflects strong activity and rising transaction values, paired with a slower, more deliberate buying environment.
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Full report courtesy of the New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors is below: