30A East Market Update – February 2026
(Published March 2026 • Data through February 2026)
Yes, It’s Still a Buyer’s Market — But Activity Is Picking Up
If you’ve been watching the East 30A market over the past year, February tells a familiar but slightly evolving story.
Technically speaking, the area is still a buyer’s market, but some of the underlying signals are beginning to shift. Sales activity increased, contracts rose again, and inventory — while still elevated — is noticeably lower than it was a year ago.
In other words, buyers still have leverage. But the market isn’t frozen.
Inventory Is Still High — But Lower Than Last Year
February ended with 8.6 months of inventory, which keeps 30A East firmly in buyer’s market territory.
But here’s the interesting part: that number is almost 40% lower than it was this time last year.
So while buyers still have plenty of options, the supply of homes has quietly tightened compared to early 2025.
Inventory did tick up slightly from January, but zooming out shows a market that has already shed a large portion of last year’s excess listings.
Sales Are Climbing Again
Buyer activity picked up noticeably in February.
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76 homes sold, up 38% compared to February 2025
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Sales also increased from January
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Pending contracts rose again, climbing both month-over-month and year-over-year
That combination — rising sales and rising contracts — usually signals that buyers are stepping back into the market after a quieter winter stretch.
It’s not a frenzy, but it’s definitely movement.
Prices Are Still Adjusting
The price metrics this month continue to reflect a market that’s working through its correction.
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Average sold price: $1.97M
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Median sold price: $1.3M
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Price per square foot: $798
All three metrics dipped compared to last month, and both median and average prices remain in a depreciating six-month trend.
That said, the average list price actually increased, suggesting sellers are still testing the upper end of the market while buyers remain selective.
Homes Are Moving Slightly Faster
The average home spent 116 days on market, which is actually a slight improvement from January.
However, homes are still taking longer to sell compared to last year — a reminder that buyers are moving carefully and evaluating multiple options before committing.
Negotiation Is Still Part of the Game
Homes sold for about 95% of their original list price on average in February.
That means negotiations are still happening, but the gap between list price and sale price is narrowing slightly compared to earlier in the cycle.
In other words, sellers who price realistically are still getting deals done.
Absorption Is Improving
Another signal that the market isn’t stagnant is absorption.
Both closed-sale absorption and pending absorption increased compared to last year, meaning homes are being purchased at a faster pace than they were twelve months ago.
It’s not enough yet to shift the market out of buyer territory — but it does show demand continuing to return.
The Big Picture
30A East is still operating as a buyer’s market, but the data suggests the environment is slowly stabilizing.
Inventory remains elevated, which keeps leverage on the buyer side of the table. At the same time, sales and contract activity are improving, and the amount of available inventory is significantly lower than it was a year ago.
For buyers, this still represents a window of opportunity — particularly on homes that missed the mark on pricing.
For sellers, the takeaway is clear: strategic pricing matters more than ever, but well-positioned homes are still finding buyers.
The market may not be roaring back yet, but it’s definitely moving.
What’s Happening Across 30A Right Now
One thing worth noting: not every part of 30A is behaving the same way right now. While East 30A overall is still technically a buyer’s market, some of the most sought-after neighborhoods — like WaterSound Origins and WaterColor — have already tightened back into more balanced conditions. In other words, the broad market may still give buyers leverage, but in certain communities the window is already narrowing. That’s why buyers waiting for “prices to keep falling everywhere” sometimes get surprised when the homes they actually want start moving again.
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