Palm Beach County Real Estate Market Update – December 2025

Palm Beach County closed out the year on a high note, with strong sales growth, stable prices, and a continued shift toward a more competitive landscape for sellers. Whether you’re buying or selling in 2026, this market offers solid footing and momentum heading into the new year.

Market Breakdown – December 2025 vs. December 2024

Median Sale Price: $632,500
📈 Up 2% year-over-year
Home values held firm with a modest gain, continuing the county’s trend of long-term appreciation. While price growth has leveled off from previous years, it’s a sign of sustained buyer confidence and healthy market fundamentals.

Closed Sales: 1,269 homes
📈 Up 23% year-over-year
That’s a major jump in closings — one of the strongest year-end performances in recent memory. It signals that demand remains high, even as mortgage rates remain elevated.

Active Inventory: 5,370 homes
🔻 Down 5% year-over-year
With fewer homes on the market, competition among buyers may increase in early 2026. For sellers, this is welcome news — lower inventory often translates into quicker sales and stronger offers.

Pending Sales: 1,007 contracts
📈 Up 13% year-over-year
New contracts are also on the rise, suggesting that January and February are shaping up to be active months. Buyers aren’t waiting — and neither should you.

Months of Inventory: 4.6 months
🔻 Down 10% year-over-year
This shift pulls Palm Beach County slightly toward a seller-leaning market. While still close to balanced, sellers with well-priced and well-presented homes can expect faster, more competitive offers.

Days on Market: 45 days
📈 Up 10% year-over-year
Homes are taking a bit longer to sell than last year, but this increase is modest and manageable — a sign of a market that’s active but no longer rushing.

New Listings: 1,283
🔻 Down 1% year-over-year
Fewer new listings means less fresh inventory entering the market, helping support prices and reducing buyer options heading into Q1.

What This Means for You

Buyers:
It’s still a great time to shop — prices are stable, selection is solid, and competition hasn’t hit springtime levels yet. If you’re ready, acting early in the year could pay off.

Sellers:
The drop in inventory gives you an edge. More buyers and fewer listings mean your home will stand out — especially with the right pricing and marketing strategy.

Investors:
Sales volume is rising, inventory is tightening, and prices are holding — Palm Beach County remains one of the most resilient and desirable markets in South Florida.

Final Thoughts

December’s data caps off a year of renewed confidence and steady growth in Palm Beach County. As we move into 2026, the market is sending a clear message: now is a smart time to engage — whether you’re buying, selling, or both.

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