Market analytics · April 2026 archive
North Ogden, 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
North Ogden closings nearly doubled in April as spring buyers shook off a slow winter.
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April 2026 brought a clear shift in closing pace for North Ogden: median days on market moved from 23 days in March to 48 days in April, but that headline number obscures the more important story — 35 homes closed in April, up from 20 in March and well above the 26 that closed in April 2025. The volume jump signals that buyers who had been sitting on the sidelines through the winter finally committed, even as individual homes took longer to find their buyer than they did a year ago. Active inventory reached 105 homes in April, climbing from 102 in March and 84 in February, giving buyers more to choose from than at any point in the past year.
Market pulse
The six-month arc in North Ogden tells a story of a market working through a winter backlog and then releasing in spring. Median DOM peaked at 116 days in December 2025 — homes that had been sitting since the fall — before compressing sharply to 23 days in March 2026 as fresh, well-priced listings moved quickly. April's 48-day median reflects a more mixed picture: the Prominence Point and Greenfield neighborhoods contributed closings that had been on market 51–64 days, while the $400K–$700K band, which accounted for 25 of the 35 closings, posted a median DOM of 39 days. The sale-to-list ratio eased slightly to 98.53% in April from 99.19% in March, and 21 of 35 closings came in below list price — a signal that sellers who price to last spring's expectations are absorbing concessions. New listings held strong at 43 in April, up from 40 in March and the highest monthly intake since June 2025's 42.
Mortgage context
The 30-year fixed rate sits at 6.625% as of late May, up 0.375 points over the past 30 days from 6.25% thirty days ago — a meaningful move for Weber County buyers already stretching on price. Rates have climbed 0.43 percentage points from February's monthly average of 6.19%, which was the softest borrowing environment of the past six months. For North Ogden buyers, that February-to-now climb translates directly into higher monthly obligations, and the April monthly average of 6.42% offered only modest relief compared to where rates stand today.
Payment math
On a median-priced home today, P&I lands at $2,433/mo at 6.625% — $93/mo more than 30 days ago at 6.25%, and $108/mo above the February low when rates averaged 6.19% and P&I would have been $2,325.
If you're buying
Target homes that have been listed 60 or more days in the $400K–$700K band — the Freedom Court and Greenfield areas both showed closings in that DOM range in April, and the sale-to-list ratio on stale inventory is running closer to 97–98% rather than the 99%+ that fresh listings command. FHA financing at 6.00% or VA at 6.25% meaningfully lowers the monthly payment versus the conventional 6.625% rate, so buyers who qualify for government-backed loans have a real cost advantage right now in North Ogden's sub-$500K segment.
If you're selling
With 21 of 35 April closings settling below list price, North Ogden sellers need to price to current absorption, not to the $600K+ medians that characterized mid-2025. Homes in the Northview Estates and Lakeview Heights corridors that are priced above $700K are sitting well over 100 days — the single over-$700K close in April logged 109 days on market. If your home is in the $450K–$550K range and in good condition, a list price that reflects the current $475K–$485K closing median will move faster than one anchored to last year's comps.
Outlook
Over the next 60–90 days, North Ogden's spring momentum should sustain volume near or above the 30-home threshold, but rising rates — now at 6.625% and trending higher — will keep a ceiling on what buyers can bid. Inventory at 105 active homes gives buyers real choices, and if new listings continue running at 40+ per month through May and June, sellers in the $500K–$600K range will face more direct competition from comparable homes in neighboring Ogden and Pleasant View. The $400K–$700K band will remain the engine of closings; the over-$700K segment, where DOM is running 100+ days, is unlikely to accelerate until rates ease.
Watch for
If the 30-year fixed rate crosses 7.0%, expect North Ogden's absorption rate to climb back above 5 months and the sale-to-list ratio to drift below 98% as the $450K–$550K buyer pool — the core of this market — gets priced out of conventional financing thresholds.
"North Ogden's spring reawakening: volume up, days down, but rates are quietly raising the bar."
Common questions about North Ogden this month
Is North Ogden a buyer's or seller's market in April 2026? ▾
It's a transitional market leaning toward buyers. Absorption sits at 3.0 months — technically still seller-favored — but 21 of 35 April closings came in below list price, and the sale-to-list ratio has slipped to 98.53% from 99.79% in February. Buyers with flexibility on timing have real negotiating room, especially on homes past 60 days on market.
Why did median days on market jump from 23 in March to 48 in April? ▾
March's 23-day median was driven by a cluster of fast-moving, lower-priced homes — particularly in Prominence Point, where three closings averaged just 1 day on market. April's mix included more mid-range and upper-tier homes in Greenfield, Legacy North II, and Freedom Court, which carried longer market times of 60–117 days. The volume of closings actually increased, so the DOM shift reflects a broader mix rather than a slowdown in demand.
What price range is moving fastest in North Ogden right now? ▾
The $400K–$700K band is carrying the market — 25 of 35 April closings fell in that range, with a median sale price of $485,000 and a median DOM of 39 days. Homes under $400K are also moving, though that segment logged a 60-day median DOM in April. The over-$700K segment is slow, with just 3 closings and a 109-day median DOM.
How do current mortgage rates affect buying a home in North Ogden? ▾
At today's 6.625% conventional rate, a buyer financing a $475,000 home faces roughly $2,433/month in principal and interest — $108 more per month than buyers who locked in February's 6.19% rate. FHA loans at 6.00% and VA loans at 6.25% offer meaningful savings for qualifying buyers, and given that North Ogden's median closing price in April was $475,000, those programs are well within conforming limits.
How does April 2026 compare to April 2025 in North Ogden? ▾
Closings were stronger in April 2026 — 35 homes sold versus 26 in April 2025. However, the median sale price moved in the opposite direction: $475,000 in April 2026 compared to $602,500 in April 2025. Active inventory also grew, from 72 homes a year ago to 105 in April 2026. The combination of more supply, more closings, and lower median prices points to a market that has broadened its buyer pool by coming down from last year's price levels.
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
35 sold homes that had a list price recorded
Days on market spread
Quartile distribution
Median 48 · 25th percentile 12 · 75th percentile 107
Needed a price change
Sold listings that had a recorded price change before close
1 of 35 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. Greenfield 2 sold · $536K · 64d
- 2. Legacy North Ii 2 sold · $482K · 61d
- 3. Freedom Court 2 sold · $388K · 117d
- 4. Prominence Point 2 sold · $345K · 51d
- 5. Northview Estates 1 sold · $869K · 109d
April 2026 by property type
How each housing type performed last month — 33 closings total across subtypes.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | Apr-26 | Apr-25 | % Chg | 2026 YTD | 2025 YTD | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold Count | 35 | 26 | +34.62% | 99 | 91 | +8.79% |
| Median Sale Price | $475,000 | $602,500 | -21.16% | $499,449 | $532,390 | -6.19% |
| Median DOM | 48 | 23 | +108.70% | 49 | 40 | +22.50% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.65% | 98.79% | -0.14% | 99.11% | 99.21% | -0.10% |
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.