Market analytics · April 2026 archive
West Jordan, 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
West Jordan closings speed up even as rising rates cool buyer purchasing power.
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West Jordan's spring market opened April 2026 with homes moving noticeably faster than they did just two months prior: median days on market fell to 17 in April, down from 32 in February and 14 in March — holding near that recent low even as active inventory climbed to 330 homes. A year ago in April 2025, the median sat at 20 days with 246 active listings and 126 closings; this April produced 98 closings against that larger supply base, a sign that demand remains present but is no longer outrunning available homes. The sale-to-list ratio of 99.71% and 39 homes selling above asking price confirm that well-priced listings in West Jordan are still attracting competitive offers.
Market pulse
Median days on market in West Jordan traced a wide arc over the past six months: 24 days in November 2025, rising to 37 in December, then 34 in January 2026, before compressing sharply to 14 in March and settling at 17 in April — a 21% faster pace than February's 32-day median. Active inventory has been building steadily, moving from 234 homes in December to 268 in January, 299 in February, 312 in March, and 330 in April, yet the sale-to-list ratio has held firm at 99.71%, nearly matching March's 99.88% and well above December's 98.17%. The $400K–$700K band — which accounted for 70 of April's 98 closings — cleared at a median DOM of just 13 days, while the under-$400K segment took 44 days, suggesting that entry-level inventory in neighborhoods like Oquirrh Shadows and Stone Creek faces more friction as rate increases compress that buyer pool. Sold volume of 98 closings is below April 2025's 126 but consistent with the prior 12-month average of 106, indicating a market that is moderating in pace rather than contracting.
Mortgage context
The 30-year fixed rate has climbed to 6.625% — up 0.375 points over the past 30 days and 0.43 percentage points above February's monthly average of 6.19%, which was the low point of the past several months. That rate trajectory matters in West Jordan, where the median sale price is just over $520,000: each incremental rate move translates directly into monthly payment pressure for the move-up and first-time buyers who make up the bulk of this market. FHA at 6.00% and VA at 6.25% remain meaningfully below the conventional rate, giving buyers who qualify for government-backed financing a real affordability edge in this price range.
Payment math
On a median-priced home today, P&I lands at $2,668/mo at 6.625% — $102/mo more than 30 days ago at 6.25%, and $119/mo above the February low when rates averaged 6.19% and P&I would have been $2,549.
If you're buying
Target listings in the $400K–$700K band that have been sitting 30 or more days — the Stone Creek and Oquirrh Shadows corridors both showed stale inventory in April, and sale-to-list ratios on those homes are closer to 97–98% rather than the market-wide 99.71%, leaving room to negotiate. If you qualify for FHA financing, the 6.00% rate versus the 6.625% conventional rate saves roughly $80–$90/month on a $500K loan — worth running the numbers before defaulting to conventional. With 330 active listings and new supply running at 141 homes per month, you have more selection than at any point since last spring, so there is less urgency to waive inspection contingencies on homes that have already sat past 45 days.
If you're selling
Price to the current market, not to last spring's comps — April 2025 had 126 closings and only 246 active listings competing for buyers; today's 330-home inventory pool means overpriced listings are sitting, as the 33 below-list closings in April confirm. Homes in the Sienna Hills and Terraine communities that are priced within 1–2% of recent comparable sales are still generating multiple offers and closing near or above list, so condition and pricing discipline matter more than timing. If your home needs cosmetic work, budget for it before listing — the under-$400K segment is taking 44 days to close, and buyers in that range are increasingly rate-sensitive and less willing to absorb renovation costs on top of higher monthly payments.
Outlook
Over the next 60–90 days, West Jordan's inventory will likely continue building as new listings run at roughly 141 per month — a pace that, if sustained, pushes active supply toward 350–370 homes by mid-summer. If the 30-year rate holds near 6.625% or drifts higher, expect the under-$400K segment to slow further as that buyer pool is most sensitive to payment increases, while the $400K–$700K band — anchored by Silicon Slopes commuters and I-15 corridor move-up buyers — should remain the most competitive tier. Buyers priced out of Draper or South Jordan at the $600K–$700K level will continue to find West Jordan an accessible alternative, which should support demand in that price band through the summer selling season.
Watch for
If the 30-year fixed rate crosses 7.00%, expect months-of-supply in West Jordan to climb past 4.5 as the under-$400K segment stalls and move-up buyers pause, pushing median DOM back toward the 30-day range seen in January and February.
"Faster sales, fuller shelves, and a rate headwind — West Jordan's spring balancing act."
Common questions about West Jordan this month
Is West Jordan a buyer's or seller's market in April 2026? ▾
It's a transitional market leaning slightly toward sellers in the core $400K–$700K price band. The sale-to-list ratio of 99.71% and 39 above-list closings show that well-priced homes are still drawing competition. However, with 330 active listings and absorption at 3.37 months, buyers have more leverage than they did a year ago when supply was 246 homes and absorption was 1.95 months.
How long are homes sitting on the market in West Jordan right now? ▾
The median days on market in April 2026 was 17 days, which is faster than the 32-day median in February but slightly slower than March's 14-day pace. The $400K–$700K band moved quickest at 13 days median, while homes under $400K — including some in the Stone Creek area — averaged 44 days, reflecting rate-driven affordability pressure at the entry level.
Are home prices going up or down in West Jordan? ▾
The April 2026 median sale price of $520,793 is nearly flat compared to April 2025's $521,000 — essentially unchanged year over year. The average sale price of $529,132 is down from $545,822 a year ago, suggesting the upper end of the market has softened modestly. Prices in the core $400K–$700K band have been stable, with the median in that segment holding at $520,793 in April.
What neighborhoods in West Jordan are selling fastest right now? ▾
In April 2026, the Jordan subdivision led with a median DOM of just 3 days on 5 closings at a median of $460,000. Creekwood followed at 7 days median on 3 closings at $575,000, and Oquirrh Shadows cleared in 12 days on 4 closings at $457,250. Copper Rim, by contrast, took 63 days at a $715,000 median, illustrating that the upper price tier moves more slowly in the current rate environment.
How do rising mortgage rates affect buying a home in West Jordan today? ▾
At the current 30-year rate of 6.625%, a buyer financing a median-priced West Jordan home faces a P&I payment of $2,668/month — $119 more per month than in February when rates averaged 6.19%. Buyers who qualify for FHA (6.00%) or VA (6.25%) financing can meaningfully reduce that payment, and those programs are worth exploring given West Jordan's median price sits well within FHA loan limits for Salt Lake County.
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
99 sold homes that had a list price recorded
Days on market spread
Quartile distribution
Median 17 · 25th percentile 5 · 75th percentile 46
Needed a price change
Sold listings that had a recorded price change before close
3 of 99 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. Jordan 5 sold · $460K · 3d
- 2. Oquirrh Shadows 4 sold · $457K · 12d
- 3. Creekwood 3 sold · $575K · 7d
- 4. Stone Creek 3 sold · $420K · 41d
- 5. Copper Rim 2 sold · $715K · 63d
April 2026 by property type
How each housing type performed last month — 96 closings total across subtypes.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | Apr-26 | Apr-25 | % Chg | 2026 YTD | 2025 YTD | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold Count | 99 | 126 | -21.43% | 404 | 344 | +17.44% |
| Median Sale Price | $521,685 | $521,000 | +0.13% | $531,004 | $514,240 | +3.26% |
| Median DOM | 17 | 20 | -15.00% | 24 | 25 | -4.00% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.90% | 99.60% | +0.30% | 99.52% | 99.58% | -0.06% |
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.