Didn't sell
38%
about 1 in 3 · 25 expired or canceled vs. 41 sold
- Days to sell
- 86 median, from the first day listed
- Sold vs. first asking
- 94.4% median sale ÷ original price
- Price cut, still didn't sell
- 4.7% median on listings that didn't sell
- Median sold price
- $850,000 41 homes sold
38% of homes 20–29 years old listed in Surf City didn't sell over the last 12 months
25 listings of homes 20–29 years old in Surf City expired or were canceled over the last 12 months, against 41 that sold — about 1 in 3 didn't sell. Homes that sold went for a median 94.4% of their first asking price after 86 days on the market.
- Listings that didn't sell had cut their price a median 4.7% — and still didn't sell.
- They sat a median 202 days before they came off the market.
Some homes do get a contract — and still don't sell
See how often deals fall apart here, and what a dead deal costs the seller in days and dollars.
Crawl space vs. no crawl space
| Sold | Didn't sell | % didn't sell | Days to sell | vs. first ask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawl space | 6 | 4 | 40% | 59 | 95.4% |
| No crawl space | 225 | 104 | 32% | 65 | 96.2% |
By first asking price
Questions sellers ask
How many homes 20–29 years old don't sell in Surf City?
25 listings of homes 20–29 years old in Surf City expired or were canceled over the last 12 months, against 41 that sold — about 1 in 3 didn't sell. Homes that sold went for a median 94.4% of their first asking price after 86 days on the market.
Why do listings fail to sell?
Usually price, condition or both. Homes priced right from day one sell faster and closer to their first price; homes that chase the market down with cuts often still don't sell.
Homes only, last 12 months. "Didn't sell" = the listing expired or was canceled. Days to sell count from the first day listed, including relistings. Totals only — no individual listing is shown. Source: Hive MLS data compiled by the Buddy Blake Team.