Market analytics · October 2026 archive
Roy, 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
October 2026 · Market Analysis
Roy buyers gain leverage as homes take 34 days to sell and listings reach 159
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Homes in Roy took a median 34 days to sell in October, up from 20 in September, and the median home price was $407,000. That is a slower pace in a housing market that now leans toward buyers. Active listings reached 159 against 31 closings, and sale-to-list slipped to 98.7% from 100.3%. A year ago, October closings took 27 days and 113 homes were for sale.
Market pulse
Supply moved most. Active listings grew from 92 in April to 159 in October, while new listings stayed near 50 a month. Closings stayed thin at 31, so at October's pace it would take about 5 months to sell every home listed. Speed reversed too: median days on market went from 20 in September to 34, and 15 of the 31 sales took a price cut first. Homes are listed near what they sell for, with a median list price of $405,000 against the $407,000 median sale price.
Mortgage context
Twenty-three of October's 31 closings landed between $400,000 and $700,000, and that range is where the payment matters most. Those homes took a median 40 days to sell, while the eight under $400,000 took 12. The 30-year rate has eased over the past 30 days, which helps, but it is still above where it was in spring.
Payment math
Buying at Roy's $407,000 median home price with 20% down means $2,249 a month in principal and interest at 7.375%, which is $84 less than 30 days ago at 7.75% and still $208 above April's low, when rates averaged 6.42% and the payment would have been $2,041.
If you're buying
Go after homes that have sat 56 days or more. A quarter of October's sales took longer than 59 days, and 17 of 31 closed below list. Watterson sold at $485,000 after 137 days and Donita at $439,000 after 102, so long-listed homes do trade. Ask for a price cut or seller-paid rate help rather than offering full asking.
If you're selling
Homes in Roy are closing at about 98.7% of list, so price within 1% or 2% of recent nearby sales from the start. Only 7 of October's 31 sales went above list. With 159 homes competing, a listing that needs a price cut after a month will sell for less than one priced right. Foxglen's two sales closed in a median 20 days at $404,250, which shows well-priced homes still move.
Outlook
Showings and new listings usually thin out from November through January, which should slow the growth in inventory. With 159 homes for sale and about 5 months of supply, buyers keep the upper hand into early winter. Rates have eased from last month, and another dip would help the $400,000-plus range most. Sellers in Roy near Hill AFB commuter routes should expect longer waits.
Watch for
If new listings stay near 48 a month while closings hold near 31, supply passes 5.5 months by January and sale-to-list drifts toward 98%.
"Roy's quick September gave way to a slower, roomier October."
Common questions about Roy this month
What is the median home price in Roy? ▾
The median home price in Roy was $407,000 in October 2026, down 1.2% from September's $411,950. The average sale price was $391,684. It runs below the median because eight sales under $400,000 had a median of $319,250, and a pair of Midland Community sales closed at a median $46,000. The median list price was $405,000.
Is the Roy housing market slowing down? ▾
Yes, it is slower. Median days on market rose from 20 in September to 34 in October, and active listings climbed from 141 to 159. Sale-to-list fell to 98.7% from 100.3%, so buyers have more room than a month ago.
How much is my Roy home worth? ▾
Roy homes sold for a median $407,000 in October at 98.7% of list, taking 34 days. Your own home's value depends on what similar homes nearby sold for recently. Check closings in your subdivision, not asking prices, and adjust for condition.
How have mortgage rates changed the monthly payment in Roy? ▾
At the October median price of $407,000 with 20% down, the payment is $2,249 at 7.375%. That is $84 lower than 30 days ago. It is still $208 above April's payment.
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 ÷ list price — buyer/seller leverage
Days on Market
Median days from listing to under contract
Price Volume
Total dollar volume — active · new · sold per month
October 2026 cohort breakdown
Distribution of what closed last month — by price band, sale-vs-list outcome, and top subdivisions.
How sales priced vs asking
32 sold homes that had a list price recorded
Days on market spread
Quartile distribution
Median 37 · 25th percentile 9 · 75th percentile 63
Needed a price change
Sold listings that had a recorded price change before close
16 of 32 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 neighborhoods this month
Named subdivisions ranked by homes sold · median price · median days to contract
- 1. Fairway Estates No 2 2 sold · 24d
- 2. Foxglen 2 sold · 20d
- 3. Midland Community 2 sold · 32d
- 4. Sunrise Meadows 1 sold · 18d
- 5. Watterson 1 sold · 137d
- 6. Centennial Estates 1 sold · 56d
- 7. Donita 1 sold · 102d
- 8. Country Brooks 1 sold · 18d
October 2026 by property type
How each housing type performed last month — 31 closings total across subtypes.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | Oct-26 | Oct-25 | % Chg | 2026 YTD | 2025 YTD | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold Count | 32 | 35 | -8.57% | 385 | 422 | -8.77% |
| Median Sale Price | $407,000 | $409,500 | -0.61% | $422,304 | $420,962 | +0.32% |
| Median DOM | 37 | 27 | +37.04% | 25 | 23 | +8.70% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.77% | 100.02% | -1.25% | 98.96% | 99.62% | -0.66% |
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.