Market analytics · May 2026 archive
Taylorsville, 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
May 2026 · Market Analysis
Taylorsville's spring pace cools slightly in May as rising rates and more choices reshape buyer decisions.
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After April's compressed 16-day median, Taylorsville homes took a median of 20 days to find a buyer in May 2026 — a modest step back from the spring sprint, though still well below the 39 days recorded in January and the 42-day peak in December 2025. Closings came in at 46, down from April's 53 but above the prior 12-month average of 41, while active inventory reached 149 homes — up from 139 in April and 25% above May 2025's 119. The market hasn't stalled; it has simply shifted from a full run to a measured jog.
Market pulse
Median days on market in Taylorsville swung from a winter high of 42 days in December 2025 down to a spring low of 12 days in March 2026, then bounced to 16 in April and 20 in May — a pattern that suggests the sharpest urgency of the spring season has passed but demand hasn't retreated. The sale-to-list ratio held at 99.49% in May, nearly identical to May 2025's 99.5%, meaning sellers are still getting very close to their asking price on average. New listings came in at 69 in May, down from April's 83 but consistent with the 67 recorded in May 2025, so the supply side is not accelerating out of control. Notably, 15 of May's 46 closings involved a seller who had already cut their price before going under contract — a figure worth watching now that the data feed reliably captures it, and one that points to selective softness rather than broad weakness.
Mortgage context
The 30-year fixed rate now sits at 6.75%, up 0.25 percentage points from 6.5% thirty days ago and 0.56 percentage points above February's monthly average of 6.19% — the most affordable borrowing point of the past seven months. That climb is real money for Taylorsville buyers: the monthly principal-and-interest payment on a median-priced home has risen $141 since February's low, which is enough to push some buyers in the $400,000–$450,000 range to reconsider their price ceiling or look at FHA financing at 6.25%. The 15-year fixed at 5.99% remains an option for move-up buyers with equity from Bennion Estates or Southridge who can handle the higher payment.
Payment math
On a median-priced home here — about $478,000 with 20% down — the monthly principal-and-interest payment lands at $2,479 at 6.75% — $63 more than 30 days ago at 6.5%, and $141 above the February 2026 low when rates averaged 6.19% and the payment would have been $2,338.
If you're buying
Target homes in Taylorsville that have been listed more than 45 days — the upper quarter of the market sat at 61 days or longer in May, and sellers in that tier are more likely to negotiate. The $400,000-and-under band, where 14 homes closed at a median of $328,250, is seeing longer waits (median 52 days on market) and is where price-cut activity tends to concentrate; buyers in that range have real room to ask for concessions. If you're eyeing the Barrington Park or Bennion Estates #5 neighborhoods, comparable sales from May are fresh and give you a solid anchor for offers — both communities saw closings in the $370,000–$422,500 range with relatively short market times.
If you're selling
Price to where the market is today, not where it was in April — the median sale price pulled back from $530,000 in April to $477,750 in May, and homes that chased April's peak are among the 15 that required a price cut before closing. In the core $400,000–$700,000 band, where 30 of May's 46 closings happened, the median days on market was just 11 days, so well-priced homes in Taylor Villas, Southridge, and similar established neighborhoods are still moving quickly. Sellers who can differentiate on condition — updated kitchens, finished basements, or a clean inspection report — are best positioned to hold close to list price as inventory at 149 active homes gives buyers more alternatives than they had even two months ago.
Outlook
Over the next 60–90 days, Taylorsville is likely to see inventory hold near or above 150 active homes as new listings continue at a seasonal pace, giving buyers in the Bennion Cove and Willow Bay corridors more options than they had during the winter. If the 30-year rate stays near 6.75% or drifts higher, the under-$400,000 segment — already showing 52-day median market times — will feel the most pressure, and sellers in that range should expect buyers to push harder on price or closing costs. The $400,000–$700,000 core should remain competitive, but the days of sub-16-day medians are likely behind us until rates give buyers meaningful relief.
Watch for
If the 30-year fixed rate crosses 7.0%, expect the median days on market in Taylorsville to climb back toward the 30–35 day range and the sale-to-list ratio to slip below 99%, as buyers in the $450,000–$550,000 range — the heart of this market — hit affordability ceilings and slow their decision-making.
"Still competitive, but the sprint is over — Taylorsville buyers are taking a breath in May 2026."
Common questions about Taylorsville this month
Is Taylorsville a buyer's or seller's market in May 2026? ▾
It's a transitional market leaning toward sellers in the $400,000–$700,000 range, where homes sold in a median of just 11 days in May. Outside that band — particularly under $400,000 — buyers have more leverage, with median market times of 52 days and 15 of 46 May closings involving a seller price cut. The overall sale-to-list ratio of 99.49% still favors sellers, but the gap is narrowing compared to April's 99.7%.
Why did the Taylorsville median sale price drop from $530,000 in April to $477,750 in May? ▾
April's $530,000 median was partly driven by a strong mix of higher-priced closings — 6 homes sold above $700,000 in April versus only 2 in May. When the upper-price segment thins out, the overall median naturally pulls back even if mid-range prices are stable. The $400,000–$700,000 band, which makes up the bulk of closings, held close to $505,000 in both months, suggesting the core market didn't actually soften as much as the headline number implies.
How are rising mortgage rates affecting Taylorsville home buyers right now? ▾
The 30-year fixed rate is at 6.75% as of early June 2026, up from a recent low of 6.19% in February. On a median-priced Taylorsville home at about $478,000 with 20% down, that February-to-now rate climb adds $141 per month to the principal-and-interest payment — from $2,338 to $2,479. Buyers near the bottom of their budget are feeling this most acutely, which helps explain why the under-$400,000 segment is sitting on the market longer.
Which Taylorsville neighborhoods are selling fastest right now? ▾
In May 2026, the Tate subdivision saw closings with a median of just 2 days on market, and Taylor Villas homes moved in a median of 7 days — both well below the citywide 20-day median. Southridge and Barrington Park also closed quickly at 9 and 11 days respectively. Homes in Bennion Estates #5 took longer at 36 days, suggesting that specific streets and price points within a neighborhood matter as much as the neighborhood name itself.
Should I wait for rates to drop before buying in Taylorsville? ▾
That depends on your timeline and the segment you're targeting. Active inventory at 149 homes is higher than it's been in over a year, so waiting does give you more choices — but the sale-to-list ratio of 99.49% shows that well-priced homes are still attracting near-full-price offers. If rates drop meaningfully, more buyers will re-enter and competition will increase, potentially offsetting any payment savings. Buyers who can act now in the $400,000-and-under range, where sellers are already cutting prices, may find the current environment more negotiable than it appears.
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
May 2026 cohort breakdown
Distribution of what closed last month — by price band, sale-vs-list outcome, and top subdivisions.
How sales priced vs asking
46 sold homes that had a list price recorded
Days on market spread
Quartile distribution
Median 20 · 25th percentile 5 · 75th percentile 61
Needed a price change
Sold listings that had a recorded price change before close
15 of 46 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. Taylor Villas 3 sold · $623K · 7d
- 2. Tate 2 sold · $543K · 2d
- 3. Southridge 2 sold · $454K · 9d
- 4. Bennion Estates #5 2 sold · $423K · 36d
- 5. Barrington Park 2 sold · $372K · 11d
May 2026 by property type
How each housing type performed last month — 45 closings total across subtypes.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | May-26 | May-25 | % Chg | 2026 YTD | 2025 YTD | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold Count | 46 | 55 | -16.36% | 210 | 197 | +6.60% |
| Median Sale Price | $477,750 | $450,000 | +6.17% | $492,513 | $452,985 | +8.73% |
| Median DOM | 20 | 14 | +42.86% | 21 | 23 | -8.70% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.49% | 99.50% | -0.01% | 99.18% | 99.33% | -0.15% |
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.