In the last 12 months these Champaign neighborhoods are averaging less than 50 days on market and 98.7% of asking price. That is one of the best statistical combinations in Champaign!
With 9 homes on the market at this time we are looking at a 3 1/4 month supply. This measure of inventory is what is referred to as the absorption rate. It means that at the current rate of sales it would take 3 1/4 months to sell all of the inventory. When the absorption rate is between 5-6 months of supply you are experiencing a balanced market. Less than 5 and the scale tips into “Sellers Market” category. The cyclical nature of the Champaign County real estate market will most likely bring the trend closer to a balanced market in the winter but it looks like Sellers in these neighborhoods are in a great position for price appreciation and market demand.
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Over the prior 12 months 33 homes have been reported as closed sales (CCAR mls data) in Timberline Valley and Westlake neighborhoods. For this review I grouped Timberline and Timberline South as one location given most people can’t describe a difference and home buyers seem to have equal preference for the two. This is a large jump from the 23 closed sales for the preceding 12 months. Average home sale prices for this area of Champaign are $167,556.
On average, home values in Westlake are slightly more affordable than Timberline. This is not a reflection of quality; instead, the homes in Westlake are generally smaller than Timberline Valley which directly impacts the sale prices. There are plenty of exceptions though with closed sales as high as $196,000. One of the highest priced sales in Timberline Valley took place this past year at $218,400.
The price point, location and overall neighborhood condition are great assets for homeowners in Westlake and Timberline Valley. A mixture of ranch and 2-story homes also helps draw a diverse set of buyers and opens up possibilities for all age groups and family types. Another big plus is the Powell Park off of Clayton and Crestwood.
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