April 2026
Sales Market
Active Listings: 969 (+5.1% YoY)
→ Inventory remains higher than last year, but the pace of growth has slowed considerably compared to earlier months, signaling a more balanced supply environment.
Median Sold $/SF: $225.00 (+1.2% YoY)
→ Home prices turned positive year-over-year, a notable shift after several consecutive months of pricing softness.
Average Days on Market: 69 (+16.9% YoY)
→ Homes are taking significantly longer to sell compared to last year, suggesting buyers are moving more cautiously despite improved affordability.
30-Year Mortgage Rate: 6.35%
→ Rates improved from March, offering buyers a modest affordability boost heading deeper into the spring market.
Rental Market
Active Listings: 83 (-17.8% YoY)
→ Rental inventory remains well below last year’s levels, continuing the tightening trend that began earlier this spring.
Median Rented $/SF: $1.06 (+1.0% YoY)
→ Rental pricing has turned slightly positive year-over-year, signaling strengthening conditions for landlords.
Median Days on Market: 33 (+8.2% YoY)
→ Rentals are still taking slightly longer to lease than last year, though absorption has improved compared to recent months.
Key Takeaways
- Sales inventory remains elevated, but supply growth is slowing
- Home prices have turned positive year-over-year, signaling stronger pricing stability
- Longer selling times suggest buyers are still being selective
- Rental inventory remains tight, creating a healthier supply/demand balance
- Rent growth has returned, pointing toward improving rental market fundamentals
- Lower mortgage rates compared to March may help support buyer activity
Overall
Buckeye’s April market shows meaningful improvement compared to earlier in the year. The sales market is becoming healthier, with price growth returning and inventory expansion cooling, though buyers are still taking their time to make decisions. The rental market continues to tighten, with lower supply and modest rent growth suggesting momentum is shifting back toward landlords. Overall, Buckeye appears to be moving into a more balanced and stable spring market.