January 2026
MARTIN COUNTY MARKET UPDATE
January 2026 brought a burst of energy to the Martin County real estate market, and the numbers tell a compelling story. Buyers showed up in force, sellers responded with fresh inventory, and the overall market pushed forward with momentum that bodes well for the months ahead. Whether you own a single-family home or a townhouse and condo, the market is moving and there is plenty to talk about.
Martin County Single Family Home
The single-family home segment came out swinging to start the year. Closed sales jumped 29% from a year ago, reaching 148 transactions in January alone, a sign that motivated buyers are not sitting on the sidelines. New pending sales climbed 18% year over year to 238, which means the pipeline heading into spring is looking healthy. New listings rose 5.8% to 344, giving buyers more options to consider. Active inventory grew 6.7% to 952 homes, and months supply of inventory held steady at 5.4 months, unchanged from last January. The one area worth watching is the median sale price, which came in at $507,500, down 18% from a year ago. That shift may reflect a changing mix of homes selling rather than a broad decline in value, and it also creates an opening for buyers who have been waiting for the right moment to act.
Martin County Townhouses and Condos
The townhouse and condo segment delivered one of the most striking statistics of the month. Closed sales soared 75% compared to January 2025, landing at 98 transactions, a figure that speaks to renewed confidence among buyers in this category. New pending sales followed suit with a 52% increase to 123, reinforcing that demand is real and growing. Active inventory came in at 737, down slightly by 1.7%, while months supply of inventory dropped to 8.8 months from 9.2 months a year ago, suggesting conditions are gradually tightening. New listings dipped 9.2% to 207, which means fewer options are entering the market even as demand accelerates. The median sale price settled at $219,000, a modest 5.4% decrease year over year, keeping this segment accessible for buyers looking for value in Martin County.
Martin County is starting 2026 with real energy across both property types. Sales are up, pending activity is strong, and inventory is expanding at a measured pace. The market rewards those who are informed and prepared, whether you are buying your first home, upgrading, downsizing, or looking for an investment opportunity in the townhouse and condo space. If you want to understand what these trends mean specifically for your situation, The Branham Group is here to help you navigate every step of the process. Reach out today and let our team put their local expertise to work for you.
