Palm Beach County Real Estate Market Update – October 2025: Sales Surge 19.1% as Inventory Grows

Posted on November 20, 2025 

Finally, the October 2025 numbers are here — and the Palm Beach County real estate market is clearly heating up again. In fact, buyers came back strong last month, which pushed closed sales up significantly. Meanwhile, prices kept rising steadily, and inventory continued to expand. As a result, today’s market feels healthier and far more balanced than it has in years.

Key October 2025 Statistics for Single-Family Homes (Year-Over-Year)

Here’s exactly what happened in the Palm Beach County real estate market:

• Closed Sales: +19.1% ▲ – 1,253 homes sold (compared to only 1,053 in October 2024)
• Median Sale Price: +3.5% ▲ – now $643,000
• Active Listings: +3.6% ▲ – currently 5,770 homes on the market
• Months Supply of Inventory: 5.1 months (gradually moving toward balance)
• Median Time to Contract: 51 days (+13.3%)
• Median Time to Sale: 93 days (+6.9%)

Clearly, buyers are active again. However, homes are now taking a bit longer to sell, so the market no longer feels frantic. Instead, this combination creates more opportunities and less pressure for everyone involved.

Why the Palm Beach County Real Estate Market Stays So Resilient

As Jonathan Lickstein, President of Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors®, explains:

“Palm Beach County’s market continues to show remarkable resilience. For example, rising sales paired with growing inventory prove that buyers are back — and best of all, they finally have real choices. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling, partnering with a local Realtor® remains the smartest move in today’s more nuanced landscape.” What These Trends Actually Mean for You Right Now

For buyers: Fortunately, there are more **Palm Beach County homes for sale**, less intense competition, and slightly more room to negotiate.

For sellers: Even though days on market have increased, well-priced homes still sell quickly and at strong values.

In short, the Palm Beach County real estate market has reached that rare sweet spot: active, appreciating, and increasingly balanced.

Ready to Make Your Move in Palm Beach County?

Now is an excellent time to act. Whether you’re searching for your dream home or preparing to list, connect with a local Realtor® who truly understands the area. After all, we live here, work here, and know every neighborhood inside out.

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