December closed the year with a market that showed resilience and balance across Northeast Florida. Home values continued to trend upward in most counties, signaling sustained demand, while buyer activity remained active even as fewer new listings entered the market. Inventory levels provided more options than earlier in the year, and homes generally took a bit longer to sell, giving buyers added breathing room in negotiations. At the same time, affordability remained a defining factor across the region, with notable differences from county to county. Overall, the month reflected a stabilizing market that continues to reward well-informed buyers and sellers alike.

“As we kick off 2026 Northeast Florida’s housing market is demonstrating exactly what healthy markets do. It is stabilizing without stalling. Buyers have more opportunity to be thoughtful, sellers are still seeing strong value, and both sides benefit when decisions are informed and expectations are realistic. While affordability continues to challenge some households, our region  was recently named one of the top 10 hotspots to move in 2026. REALTORS across Northeast Florida are committed to helping home buyers and sellers navigate today’s market with clarity, integrity, and confidence.”, says NEFAR President Kim Knapp

The median sales price for single-family homes in Northeast Florida’s six-county region rose 4% to $390,000. The Home Affordability Index* in the region was 87.

In December, closed sales for single-family homes totaled 1,751 transactions, a 23.3% increase from the previous month. Meanwhile, pending sales were at 923, which was a decrease of 37%. There were 1,423 new listings in the month of December. There was an active inventory of 6,293 properties. The median number of days on the market was 47. NEFAR’s market reports are available at nefar.com.