Market analytics · April 2026 archive
Plain City, 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
Plain City closings slow down in April as days-on-market rebounds from March's sprint
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After Plain City's median days-on-market compressed to just 16 days in March 2026 — the quickest pace in six months — April brought a measured step back, with the median climbing to 27 days as buyers took more time to commit. The 17 closings in April matched the volume of a year ago almost exactly (10 closings in April 2025), but the mix shifted meaningfully: three homes closed under $400,000 this month compared to none in April 2025, pulling the median sale price to $535,000 from $692,500 a year prior. Active inventory held steady at 55 homes, the same count as March, signaling that supply is no longer tightening but is not yet building further.
Market pulse
Median DOM in Plain City traced a wide arc over the past six months: it peaked at 64 days in January 2026, then fell sharply to 39 days in February, dropped further to 16 days in March, and rebounded to 27 days in April — suggesting March's pace was a seasonal spike rather than a new baseline. The sale-to-list ratio has drifted slightly lower each month since November's 101.79%, landing at exactly 99.00% in April, meaning sellers are no longer capturing above-ask premiums on average. New listings eased to 18 in April from 26 in March, keeping active inventory flat at 55 homes rather than allowing it to build. The under-$400K price band returned to the market in April with 3 closings at a median of $365,000 — a segment that had been absent since August 2025 — which is part of what pulled the overall median sale price lower this month.
Mortgage context
The 30-year fixed rate has climbed 0.43 percentage points from February's monthly average of 6.19% to today's 6.625%, reversing what had been a brief affordability window earlier this year. Over the past 30 days alone, rates moved up from 6.25% to 6.625%, adding roughly $105/month to a Plain City buyer's principal-and-interest payment — a 4% increase that is likely contributing to the longer deliberation times visible in April's DOM data. VA financing at 6.25% and FHA at 6.00% remain meaningfully cheaper than conventional, and buyers in Plain City's $400–$550K range may find those programs worth exploring given the rate environment.
Payment math
On a median-priced home today, P&I lands at $2,741/mo at 6.625% — $105/mo more than 30 days ago at 6.25%, and $122/mo above the February low when rates averaged 6.19% and P&I would have been $2,619.
If you're buying
Target homes in the Stillcreek Village and Orchards at JDC Ranch communities that have been listed 45 days or more — the sale-to-list ratio on slower-moving inventory in Plain City is running closer to 97–98%, and 3 of April's 17 closings involved price reductions before contract. With the $400–$700K band accounting for 12 of 17 April closings and a median DOM of 27 days, well-priced homes in that range are still moving, but buyers have more room to negotiate on condition and closing costs than they did in March.
If you're selling
Sellers in Plain City's over-$700K segment should note that only 2 homes closed in that band in April, with a median DOM of 57 days — considerably slower than the $400–$700K band's 27-day median. If your home is priced above $700K, differentiate on acreage, finish level, or proximity to the Weber County agricultural corridor, and be prepared for a 6–8 week marketing period. Pricing to March's sale-to-list ratio of 99.5% is reasonable, but homes entering the market above $750K without a clear value story over comparable Diamond E or Grove at JDC Ranch listings are sitting longer.
Outlook
Plain City's spring market is settling into a measured pace: inventory is stable, closings are running above the prior 12-month average of 14 per month, and the under-$400K segment has reopened, which broadens the buyer pool. However, the 30-year rate at 6.625% — up from February's 6.19% low — is compressing purchasing power, and if rates hold above 6.5% through June, expect DOM to drift toward the 30–35 day range as buyers from Ogden and Layton who might otherwise look at Plain City weigh their options more carefully. Seasonal activity typically supports closings through July in Weber County, so volume should remain solid even if the pace of individual transactions slows modestly.
Watch for
If the 30-year rate crosses 7.00%, the over-$700K segment in Plain City — already sitting at 57 median days on market in April — could see absorption stretch past 6 months, putting meaningful downward pressure on list prices in the Diamond E and River Crossing communities.
"Plain City's spring reset: faster than winter, slower than March, and priced for a new buyer pool."
Common questions about Plain City this month
Is Plain City a buyer's or seller's market in April 2026? ▾
It's a balanced-to-slight-buyer's market. The sale-to-list ratio of 99.00% and 3 price-reduced closings in April indicate sellers are making concessions, but 17 closings on 55 active listings (an absorption rate of 3.24 months) means well-priced homes are still moving. Buyers have more negotiating room than they did in spring 2025, but cannot expect deep discounts on move-in-ready properties.
Why did Plain City's median sale price drop so much compared to last April? ▾
The April 2026 median of $535,000 versus April 2025's $692,500 reflects a shift in the mix of homes that closed, not necessarily a broad price decline. Three homes closed under $400,000 in April 2026 — a segment that had zero closings in April 2025 — and only 2 homes closed above $700,000 compared to 5 a year ago. When more lower-priced homes close in a given month, the median moves down even if individual home values are stable.
Which Plain City neighborhoods are selling fastest right now? ▾
Orchards at JDC Ranch led April with 4 closings at a median of 22 days on market and a median sale price of $489,383 — the most active and quickest-moving community this month. Grove at JDC Ranch also closed in 25 days on its one April sale. By contrast, Stillcreek Village's 3 closings averaged 55 days on market, suggesting more negotiating room there for buyers.
How are rising mortgage rates affecting Plain City buyers in May 2026? ▾
The 30-year rate has climbed from 6.19% in February to 6.625% today, adding $122/month in principal and interest on a median-priced Plain City home compared to February's low. That translates to roughly $1,464 more per year in carrying costs. Buyers sensitive to payment size should ask their lender about FHA (6.00%) or VA (6.25%) options, which remain meaningfully below the conventional rate.
Are there new construction options competing with resale in Plain City? ▾
Yes — communities like Orchards at JDC Ranch and Stillcreek Village have been consistent sources of new and near-new inventory over the past several months, and they collectively accounted for 7 of April's 17 closings. Buyers comparing resale in Plain City to new construction in nearby Layton or Syracuse along the I-15 corridor should factor in Plain City's larger lot sizes and more rural Weber County character, which tend to command a premium over comparable square footage in denser communities.
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
17 sold homes that had a list price recorded
Days on market spread
Quartile distribution
Median 27 · 25th percentile 17 · 75th percentile 55
Needed a price change
Sold listings that had a recorded price change before close
3 of 17 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. Orchards At Jdc Ranch 4 sold · $489K · 22d
- 2. Stillcreek Village 3 sold · $545K · 55d
- 3. Stillcreek 2 sold · $433K · 44d
- 4. Grove At Jdc Ranch 1 sold · $750K · 25d
- 5. Mountain West Meadow 1 sold · $700K · 88d
April 2026 by property type
How each housing type performed last month — 17 closings total across subtypes.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | Apr-26 | Apr-25 | % Chg | 2026 YTD | 2025 YTD | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold Count | 17 | 10 | +70.00% | 67 | 42 | +59.52% |
| Median Sale Price | $535,000 | $692,500 | -22.74% | $593,470 | $655,365 | -9.44% |
| Median DOM | 27 | 14 | +92.86% | 34 | 27 | +25.93% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.10% | 99.25% | -0.15% | 99.32% | 99.31% | +0.01% |
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.