Market analytics · April 2026 archive
Mapleton, Utah real estate market report.
Monthly sold prices, days on market, sale-to-list ratio, and absorption rate. Updated nightly from UtahRealEstate.com and the Washington County Board of Realtors.
Updated · Sources: UtahRealEstate.com & Washington County Board of Realtors
April 2026 · Market Analysis
Mapleton's luxury tier accelerates as upper-end homes close twice as fast as entry-level
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In April 2026, Mapleton's median days-on-market settled at 90 — up sharply from March's 110 but still double the 45-day pace recorded in April 2025, signaling that the spring selling season is moving more deliberately than a year ago. Closings reached 49, matching December 2025's pace and well above April 2025's 27, while active inventory grew to 281 homes compared to 195 a year earlier. The headline speed number, however, masks a striking divergence: the over-$700K band closed in a median of just 16 days in April, while homes under $400K sat a median of 145 days — a gap that defines where Mapleton's demand is concentrated right now.
Market pulse
Median DOM in Mapleton has swung considerably over the past six months: 51 days in November 2025, 74 in December, 89 in January 2026, then a brief compression to 27 in February before climbing to 110 in March and settling back to 90 in April. The sale-to-list ratio improved to 98.52% in April — the strongest reading since April 2025's 99.35% — after ranging between 95.25% and 97.38% from October through March, suggesting sellers who priced correctly found willing buyers. Active inventory has grown steadily from 183 homes in December to 211 in January, 254 in February, 270 in March, and 281 in April, while new listings held near 65–68 per month in the spring, keeping supply building. Absorption tightened to 5.73 months in April from 6.28 in March, a modest improvement driven by the uptick in closings rather than any pullback in listings.
Mortgage context
The 30-year fixed rate reached 6.625% as of late May, up 0.375 pp over the past 30 days from 6.25% thirty days ago, and 0.43 pp above February's monthly average of 6.19% — the low point of the past six months. After briefly dipping to 6.19% in February, rates climbed to 6.48% in March, averaged 6.42% in April, and have continued higher into May, compressing the affordability window that briefly opened earlier this year. For Mapleton buyers targeting the $490,000 median, that rate trajectory translates directly into a measurable monthly cost increase detailed below.
Payment math
On a median-priced home today, P&I lands at $2,510/mo at 6.625% — $96/mo more than 30 days ago at 6.25%, and $112/mo above the February low when rates averaged 6.19% and P&I would have been $2,398.
If you're buying
Target homes in the $400K–$700K band that have been listed more than 75 days — the median DOM in that segment was 77 days in April, and the overall sale-to-list ratio on below-list closings has room for negotiation given that 33 of 49 April sales closed below asking. In Harmony Ridge specifically, where 25 of April's 49 closings occurred at a median DOM of 145 days, patient buyers have real leverage; sellers there have been waiting out the market since late 2025 and are more likely to negotiate on price or concessions. If you're eyeing the Provo–Springville corridor as an alternative, note that Mapleton's inventory at 281 active listings gives you more selection than tighter Wasatch Front markets to the north.
If you're selling
Price relative to the current 98.52% sale-to-list ratio, not last spring's 99.35% — the market will reward accurate first-list pricing but punish optimism, as evidenced by 33 of 49 April closings settling below list. Homes in Mapleton Heights and Maple Canyon Estates are closing quickly (medians of 35 and 4 days respectively in April), so well-prepared upper-end listings priced at or slightly below recent comps can still attract fast offers; entry-level and Harmony Ridge sellers should expect longer campaigns and budget for at least one price adjustment. With snowmelt wrapping up and the spring showing season in full swing, April and May are the best months to list — don't let inventory continue building around you by waiting until summer.
Outlook
Over the next 60–90 days, Mapleton's inventory will likely continue building as new listings run near 65–68 per month while closings pace in the 40–50 range, which should keep absorption near 5–6 months and maintain buyer leverage in the entry and mid-price segments. Rate headwinds are real: with the 30-year at 6.625% and trending higher into May, buyers in the $400K–$500K range are absorbing meaningfully higher monthly costs than they faced in February, which may keep demand concentrated in the upper tier where buyers are less rate-sensitive. Seasonal momentum typically carries Mapleton closings through June before a mid-summer plateau, so sellers who list in May still have a window — but the days of sub-30-day median DOM seen in May 2025 are not the current baseline.
Watch for
If the 30-year fixed rate crosses 7%, expect Mapleton's absorption rate to climb back above 7 months as the $400K–$700K band — already sitting at 77-day median DOM — loses additional buyer depth, leaving Harmony Ridge inventory to accumulate further.
"Two markets in one ZIP: Harmony Ridge waits while Maple Canyon Estates and Mapleton Heights close in days."
Common questions about Mapleton this month
Is Mapleton a buyer's or seller's market in April 2026? ▾
It depends heavily on price point. At 5.73 months of supply overall, Mapleton sits near the boundary between balanced and buyer-favoring conditions. The over-$700K segment — where homes like those in Maple Canyon Estates and Mapleton Heights closed in under 35 days — still leans toward sellers. Below $400K and in Harmony Ridge, with median DOM above 140 days, buyers hold clear leverage.
Why are homes in Harmony Ridge taking so long to sell? ▾
Harmony Ridge has consistently posted the longest days-on-market of any Mapleton subdivision across the past 12 months — 145 days median in April 2026, compared to single-digit or low-double-digit DOM in upper-end communities. The community's concentration in the entry-to-mid price range, combined with growing overall inventory, means buyers have alternatives and sellers face real competition. Of the 25 Harmony Ridge closings in April, the median sale price was $426,699 — well below the citywide median of $490,000.
How much has the rate increase since February actually added to a monthly payment in Mapleton? ▾
At the February monthly average of 6.19%, P&I on a $490,000 median-priced home would have been approximately $2,398/mo. At today's 6.625%, that same home costs $2,510/mo — $112/mo more. Over the past 30 days alone, the rate move from 6.25% to 6.625% added $96/mo to that payment.
Are Mapleton sellers still getting close to their asking price? ▾
The April sale-to-list ratio of 98.52% means the typical closed home sold for about 1.5% below list price — an improvement from the 95–97% range seen from October 2025 through March 2026. However, 33 of 49 April closings were below list, so while the average is healthy, most individual transactions still involved some discount. Sellers who priced accurately from day one fared better than those who needed to reduce.
How does Mapleton's spring 2026 market compare to spring 2025? ▾
Closings are up significantly — 49 in April 2026 versus 27 in April 2025 — but the market is slower in terms of pace. Median DOM was 90 days in April 2026 compared to 45 days in April 2025, and active inventory grew from 195 to 281 homes. The sale-to-list ratio dipped from 99.35% to 98.52%. More homes are selling, but buyers are taking longer to decide and negotiating slightly harder than they were a year ago.
Number of Listings
Active inventory · new listings · sold per month
Listing Prices
Active median list · new median list · sold median sale
Absorption Rate
Months of supply — active inventory ÷ monthly sold rate
Sale-to-List Ratio
Close price ÷ original list — buyer/seller leverage
Days on Market
Median days from listing to close
Price Volume
Total dollar volume — active · new · sold per month
April 2026 cohort breakdown
Distribution of what closed last month — by price band, sale-vs-list outcome, and top subdivisions.
How sales priced vs asking
49 sold homes that had a list price recorded
Days on market spread
Quartile distribution
Median 90 · 25th percentile 16 · 75th percentile 153
Needed a price change
Sold listings that had a recorded price change before close
0 of 49 sold homes had at least one price change while listed. Lower = sellers are pricing right the first time.
Sales by price band
Closed-price bucket → sold count and median days to contract
Top subdivisions this month
Ranked by closed count
- 1. Harmony Ridge 25 sold · $427K · 145d
- 2. Maple Canyon Estates 2 sold · $995K · 4d
- 3. Mapleton Heights 2 sold · $777K · 35d
- 4. Harvest Park 2 sold · $735K · 68d
- 5. Sunrise Ranch 2 sold · $625K · 33d
April 2026 by property type
How each housing type performed last month — 49 closings total across subtypes.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | Apr-26 | Apr-25 | % Chg | 2026 YTD | 2025 YTD | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold Count | 49 | 27 | +81.48% | 135 | 106 | +27.36% |
| Median Sale Price | $490,000 | $493,990 | -0.81% | $462,442 | $502,409 | -7.96% |
| Median DOM | 90 | 45 | +100.00% | 89 | 100 | -11.00% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.80% | 99.35% | -0.55% | 97.59% | 97.79% | -0.20% |
Sources: UtahRealEstate.com and the Washington County Board of Realtors, aggregated by Best Utah Real Estate. Sale-to-list ratio compares closing price to the final list price (post-reduction). Absorption rate = active inventory ÷ monthly sold rate.