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    Newly Released Data Shows Increase in Lake County Home Prices in August

    ByJames Forsyth

    Nov 20, 2023
    Newly Released Data Shows Increase in Lake County Home Prices in August

    According to recent data released by Realtor.com, the median sale price of homes in Lake County, Florida, for the month of August was $370,000. This represents an increase of 2.8% from the previous month’s median sale price of $360,000. In comparison to August 2022, the median home sale price showed a significant rise of 8.8%, going from $340,107 to $370,000.

    The analysis of real estate deeds used by Realtor.com provides valuable insights into the local housing market. It is important to note that the data may be delayed by a few months, and it does not include homes currently listed for sale. Therefore, it should not be directly compared to current listings data.

    Taking a closer look at single-family homes in Lake County, the median selling price in August was $374,950, showing a 2.7% increase from the previous month’s median selling price of $364,928. Since August 2022, the sale price of single-family homes has risen by 6.8%, reaching a median of $351,000.

    Interestingly, the sale of condominiums and townhomes in Lake County experienced a significant surge in August. The median sale price increased by 17% to $251,500 from $215,000 in July. When compared to August 2022, there was a remarkable 93.5% jump in sale prices, with a median of $130,000.

    Despite the positive trends in home prices, the number of recorded sales in Lake County decreased by a staggering 71.3% compared to August 2022, dropping from 613 to 176. However, the total value of residential home sales in August amounted to $77.1 million.

    It is also worth noting that the overall housing market in Florida saw a similar upward movement in August. The median sale price for homes across the state was $400,000, representing a 2.6% increase from the previous month’s median of $390,000. However, the number of recorded sales decreased by 71.2%, with a total of 11,530 sales compared to 40,036 in August 2022.

    FAQ:

    Q: What was the median sale price of homes in Lake County in August?
    A: The median sale price of homes in Lake County in August was $370,000.

    Q: How does this compare to the previous month?
    A: It represents a 2.8% increase from the previous month’s median sale price.

    Q: What was the percentage increase compared to August 2022?
    A: The median sale price was up 8.8% compared to August 2022.

    Q: Was there a significant change in the sale price of single-family homes?
    A: Yes, the sale price of single-family homes increased by 6.8% since August 2022.

    Q: How did the sale price of condominiums and townhomes change?
    A: There was a 17% increase in the sale price of condominiums and townhomes in August compared to July.

    Q: Was there a change in the number of recorded sales in Lake County?
    A: Yes, the number of recorded sales dropped by 71.3% since August 2022.

    Q: What was the median sale price for homes across Florida in August?
    A: The median sale price for homes across Florida in August was $400,000.