There were a total of 2,467 residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for March 2024, showing increases of 25.6% over February 2024, and 35.7% over March 2023. New residential listings amounted to 3,597, a number 32.4% higher than in February 2024, and 8.9% higher than March 2023. Overall inventory in the GEA increased 10.7% from February 2024, but is still 15.4% lower than March 2023.

Detached unit sales totalled 1,462, an increase of 26.1% over the previous month, and 36.8% higher than the previous year. Semi-detached unit sales increased 34.9% month-over-month and showed an increase of 43.9% year-over-year. Row/Townhouse unit sales also increased 29% compared to February 2024 and 31.4% compared to the previous year. Apartment Condominium unit sales also increased 30.8% over March 2023, and 14.9% from the previous month.

Total residential average prices came in at $420,959, a 3.4% increase from February 2024, and an 8% increase from March 2023. 

Detached homes averaged $517,131, increasing 1.7% from February 2024 and up from the previous year by 6.7%. Semi-detached units sold for an average of $408,555, an 11.5% increase year-over-year, and a 6.1% increase from the previous month. Row/townhouse prices were up 2.5% from February 2024 and 13.9% when compared to March 2023, selling at an average of $282,557. Apartment Condominium average prices hit $194,101, increasing 7% over last month and coming in 0.6% higher than the previous year.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark price* in the GEA came in at $392,600, increasing 2.7% from February 2024, and 4.4% from March 2023.

Detached homes averaged 40 days on the market, decreasing 8 days from February 2024. Semi-detached homes averaged 35 days on the market, a decrease of 7 days from the previous month, and row/townhouses’ days on the market decreased 11 days to 34. Apartment condominiums averaged 47 days on the market, dropping 18 days from February 2024. 

Overall, all residential listings averaged 39 days on the market, a month-over-month decrease of 11 days and a nine-day decrease when compared to March 2023.

If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell this Spring, take advantage of the Spring Market and connect with me today!

Craig Finnman
RE/MAX Elite
(780) 982-1589⁠
craig@craigfinnman.ca⁠

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