December 2025 Market Recap: 30A West Ends the Year with a Strong Bounce
Published January 2026 — Data through December 2025
December delivered a noticeable shift on the west end of 30A. Sales jumped sharply, prices moved up across the board, and inventory tightened — all while the market technically remained buyer-friendly. In other words: activity picked up, leverage narrowed, and momentum closed out the year on a stronger note.
Here’s what stood out.
📈 Sales Rebounded — Big Time
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41 homes sold, up 24.2% year-over-year and 105% month-over-month
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28 homes went under contract, up 3.7% from November and 47.4% from last year
That jump in closings signals more than holiday noise — buyers clearly stepped back in after a quieter fall.
🏡 Inventory Tightened Meaningfully
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Active listings were down 6.7% year-over-year and down 12.9% from November
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Months of inventory (closed sales): 8.1, down 25% from last year and 57.7% month-over-month
This is still a buyer’s market, but the gap is narrowing faster than it was just a month ago.
💰 Prices Moved Up Across the Board
December pricing told a very different story than earlier in the fall:
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Median sold price: $1,225,000
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Up 18.2% month-over-month
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Up 11.4% year-over-year
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Average sold price: $1,694,000
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Up 34.3% from November
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Up 27.6% year-over-year
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Price per square foot: $695
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Up 28.2% month-over-month
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Up 33.4% year-over-year
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Despite the month’s price jump, six-month trends for both median and average prices remain neutral, suggesting this was a strong rebound rather than a runaway spike.
⏳ Homes Are Selling Faster
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Average days on market: 138
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Down 4.2% from November
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Down 17.9% year-over-year
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Sold-to-original list price ratio: 92%, up 2.2% from last month and 5.7% year-over-year
Buyers are still negotiating, but sellers are giving up less ground than they were earlier in the year.
📊 Absorption Is Improving
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Absorption rate (closed sales): 12.3%, up 32.4% year-over-year and 135.3% month-over-month
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Absorption rate (pended sales): 8.4%, up 58.1% year-over-year
Activity improved meaningfully in December, even though the market still favors buyers overall.
🔑 The Takeaway
30A West closed out 2025 with stronger sales, rising prices, and tightening inventory — all signs of renewed momentum.
For buyers, leverage still exists, but the window isn’t as wide open as it was earlier in the fall.
For sellers, December showed that demand is still there when pricing aligns with reality.
This remains a buyer’s market — just a more active, more competitive one heading into 2026.
📄 Want the Full Data?
If you’d like to review the charts and month-over-month breakdowns behind this summary, the full 30A West market report PDF is available upon request.
🏠 Thinking About Your Next Move?
Whether you’re planning a purchase, considering selling, or simply watching how the west end settles into the new year, understanding the nuance here matters.
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