December 2025 Market Recap: WaterColor Quietly Moves into Neutral Territory
Published January 2026 — Data through December 2025
WaterColor did something in December that most of 30A hasn’t managed yet: it settled into a true neutral market. Sales picked up meaningfully, inventory tightened, and prices moved higher — not in a chaotic way, but in a measured, balanced one.
This is a very different story than what we’re seeing across much of the broader 30A market.
Here’s what stood out.
📈 Sales Picked Up — Even Into Year-End
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7 homes sold, up 250% year-over-year
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Sales were down 22.2% from November, but still strong relative to last year
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6 homes went under contract, up 20% month-over-month and 100% year-over-year
Even with seasonal slowdowns, buyers were active — and more importantly, committing.
🏡 Inventory Tightened Sharply
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Active listings were down 19.1% year-over-year
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Inventory also fell 11.6% from November
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Months of inventory (closed sales): 5.4, down 77% from last year
This inventory compression is what pushed WaterColor squarely into neutral market territory, something we haven’t seen consistently elsewhere on 30A yet.
💰 Prices Moved Higher (Without Volatility)
December pricing was notably strong:
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Median sold price: $3,120,000
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Up 13% month-over-month
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Up 11.3% year-over-year
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Average sold price: $3,443,000
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Up 20.8% from November
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Up 22.8% year-over-year
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Price per square foot: $1,024
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Up 0.6% month-over-month
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Up 8.5% year-over-year
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On a six-month view, both median and average prices remain neutral, suggesting stability rather than speculation.
⏳ Homes Are Moving Much Faster
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Average days on market: 18 days
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Down 84.3% from November
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Down 88.6% year-over-year
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Sold-to-original list price ratio: 98%, up 6.5% month-over-month and 8.9% year-over-year
This is a clear signal that buyers are acting decisively when homes are priced correctly.
📊 Absorption Confirms the Shift
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Absorption rate (closed sales): 18.4%, up 331.3% year-over-year
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Absorption rate (pended sales): 15.8%, up 147.3% year-over-year
Absorption rates now sit firmly in neutral territory, reinforcing that this market is no longer buyer-heavy.
🔑 The Takeaway
WaterColor finished 2025 in a balanced, neutral market — with rising prices, faster sales, and tightening inventory.
For buyers, leverage is no longer guaranteed, especially on well-located or well-finished homes.
For sellers, the data shows that demand is real — but pricing still needs to align with today’s market, not yesterday’s peak.
This is one of the clearest examples on 30A right now of a market that has found its footing.
📄 Want the Full Data?
If you’d like to review the charts and month-over-month breakdowns behind this summary, the full WaterColor market report PDF is available upon request.
🏠 Thinking About WaterColor?
Whether you’re evaluating a purchase, considering selling, or simply watching how this market stabilizes, the details matter here more than most neighborhoods.
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