Teton Valley Real Estate Market Report | Q2 2023

Teton Valley, Idaho—Q2 2023

Mid-way through 2023, it’s challenging to make sense of the Teton Valley real estate market now that the frenetic days of Covid are behind us.

One year ago, activity in Victor, Driggs, Tetonia, and Alta was still riding the wave of the urban exodus driven by the global pandemic. Twelve months later, disparate stats and anecdotal evidence yield a glimpse into the forces currently at work in the market.

An increase in inventory (coupled with fewer buyers) is often cited as the driving force for the Teton Valley market slowdown. Looking more closely at listings currently on the market, however, shows that inventory has actually decreased year-over-year from 394 properties on the market in July, 2022 compared to only 387 listings currently for sale in 2023.

Despite the limited choices for buyers in the summer of 2023, the pace of sales has fallen off from the activity of a year ago. For the first six months of 2022, Teton Valley saw 457 closings resulting in an overall dollar volume of nearly $280M. This year, those totals have slipped to 235 closings (down 48.6%) and a year-to-date dollar volume of $172.4M (down 38.2%).

Both average and median sale prices for homes, condos/townhomes and vacant land are all on par with the first six months of 2022 (suggesting that individual properties are currently holding their value from one year ago). But with fewer buyers on the prowl—and some of whom are impacted by higher mortgage interest rates—it seems the second half of 2023 is going to be murky at best for Teton Valley, Idaho and Alta, Wyoming.  

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Jackson Hole Real Estate Market Report | Q2 2023

Teton County, Wyoming — Q2 2023

After a long winter and dreary spring, the Jackson Hole real estate market showed some signs of life in June, posting 33 closings for the month (up 50% from the same month a year ago) and generating more than $118M in dollar volume (up 108.7% from June, 2022). Despite the strong performance from last month, however, year-over-year transactions are still down 13.3% from the first six months of 2022.

Following nearly three years of Covid-fueled real estate activity, buyers and sellers appear to be wrestling with the new normal in the post-pandemic market climate. Higher mortgage interest rates and general economic uncertainty also appear to be keeping the 2023 real estate market in check.

An increase in properties for sale is often cited as another factor in the Teton County market slow down. But in looking more closely at the numbers, in July, 2021–or at arguably the height of the Covid frenzy–151 properties were on the market across all of Jackson Hole. Two years later, that number has grown 52.9 percent to 231 active listings. To put that in perspective, from 2021 when Jackson Hole inventory was at an all-time low, maybe one home in a given neighborhood was on the market. Two years later, now maybe there are two. In other words, inventory is indeed up, but the overall market is still teetering on the edge of whether Teton County can be described as a “seller’s market” or “buyer’s market.”

 What’s not in question is the 23.2% increase for average transaction price for the year to date. The average sale price for the first six months of this year grew to $4.125M (up from $3.35M last year). Average stats, however, can sometimes be skewed by a handful of larger, exotic property sales, which helps to explain the 7.7 percent decline in 2023 median sale price to $2.4M (for a 3-bedroom townhome in East Jackson).

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June 28, 2023 Real Estate News

Public Land Expands Possibilities Throughout Region

by Staff Writers

In a part of the country renown for it’s iconic landscapes, the greater Yellowstone region is truly defined by its expansive public land. Whether via national parks, national forests, or other federal or state protected lands—the vastness of the west is epitomized within these public lands.

While Jackson Hole, Teton Valley and the surrounding counties offer incredible access to vast tracts of public lands, there is substantial value afforded to private offerings that border these public spaces. Direct access to public lands can provide enhanced recreational opportunities, wildlife viewing or habitat enhancement opportunities,  preserved viewsheds, and so much more.

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May 24, 2023 Real Estate News

Elevated Living & Views Atop Jackson Hole’s Buttes

  by Staff Writers

Jackson Hole is renowned for its natural beauty and iconic landscapes, and many of the region’s best views are enhanced from an elevated position. Properties atop the nearby buttes offer a unique living experience in an area where the rugged topography otherwise dictates that the majority of residential properties occupy the valley floor. These gently rolling butte-top properties are among some of the most desirable for homeowners for the views and privacy they afford.

In a region lauded for its vistas and iconic skyline, the properties atop these features provide breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Tetons and Gros Ventre mountain ranges. Position and sightlines from above yield unobstructed views of not only the surrounding mountains, but also often include the the Snake River corridor and the broad valley that gives the region its name.

The sense of privacy and seclusion are unrivaled among these properties. Elevated above the surroundings, they offer a respite from the buzz of the town below. Larger lot sizes and decreased density between residences further enhance these feelings, allowing homeowners to better appreciate the beauty and expansiveness of the landscape. These geographic features can also present an opportunity for stewardship and conservation, in addition to wildlife viewing. They serve as desirable habitat, with many species utilizing the features for wintering, or as a part of their migration routes.

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Star Valley Real Estate Market Report | Q1 2023

Star Valley, Wyoming & Idaho — Q1 2023

Following the trends in the overall Jackson Hole region, Star Valley saw a precipitous fall in the first quarter of 2023 compared to one year ago. Transactions fell from 126 sales in the first three months of 2022 to just 50 sales twelve months later (or a 60.3% decline). Sales volume followed suit, dropping 64.4% for the same period (or $65.7M in Q1 2022 vs. $23.4M in Q1 2023).

Despite the average transaction price dropping from $521,252 in Q1 2022 to $467,634 one year later, the median sale price actually jumped from $299,000 (for a 3.78-acre parcel near Alpine) to $370,000 (for a 6-acre parcel in Thayne) year over year.

Some of the disparity in the statistics is found in the upper end of the Star Valley market (or properties with a listing price of more than $1M). For the first three months of 2022, 16 properties sold in Star Valley with a complementing dollar volume of $32.3M (or nearly half of all dollar volume in the market). One year later, this segment of the market only posted 3 sales accounting for $5.3M.

The 23.7% increase in the median sale price for Q1 2023 suggests market demand is still strong heading into the summer season. And while inventory has increased since the height of the Covid frenzy (that is, 141 properties on the market at the end of Q1 2022 vs. 231 active listings this year), the looming busy summer season has the potential to absorb the level of properties currently on the market.

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Teton Valley Real Estate Market Report | Q1 2023

Teton Valley, Idaho—Q1 2023

It’s easy to look at the stats from the first three months of 2023 and conclude the Teton Valley, Idaho and Alta, Wyoming real estate market has gone completely off the rails.

Transactions are down 60.2% (or only 96 closings in Q1 this year vs. 241 transactions for the same period in 2022). Sales dollar volume is also off 47.8% (with $70M in closings for the year-to-date compared to $134M in 2022). But a deeper dive into the numbers tells a different tale.

This time last year, the average transaction price across all property types was $556,000. Twelve months later and despite a slow down in activity, the average sale price is up 31.1% to $729,000. The median sale year over year also jumped from $310,000 (for a 4.5-acre parcel of land in Tetonia) to $450,000 (for a 0.68-acre parcel of land zoned multi-family in Driggs).

An increase in properties for sale has put some downward pressure on values. At the height of the Covid-fueled craze in the beginning of 2022, only 166 Teton Valley properties were actively listed for sale in the Teton Board of Realtors MLS. One year later, the total inventory in Victor, Driggs, Tetonia and Alta increased to 281 active listings on the market. If the current pace of transactions continue into spring and summer (which at the moment is about 100 transactions per quarter), the ratio of listings-to-transactions puts Teton Valley ever so slightly into a “buyer’s market” climate.

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Jackson Hole Real Estate Market Report | Q1 2023

Teton County, Wyoming — Q1 2023

Hindsight is 20/20. And in looking at the first quarter of the 2023, the Jackson Hole real estate market bears a striking resemblance to where things stood twelve months ago (and when the pandemic wave started to recede).

A lot has changed in 12 months. Mortgage rates have jumped from high 4% to more than 6%, and failing banks nationally have given rise to additional trepidation.

In addition, real estate for sale in Teton County has nearly doubled from April, 2020 (when 65 listings were on the market) to the end of the first quarter 2023 (where nearly 130 properties are currently listed for sale),

What hasn’t changed in northwestern Wyoming is the price most sellers are willing to ask in the Spring of 2023. And despite the modest uptick in properties currently listed for sale, demand for Jackson Hole real estate has remained strong, which has generally held individual properties value on par with their Covid-fueled values. And like early 2022, the upper-end of the market (that is, properties with a listing price of $5M) carried the day by generating more than half of the sales dollar volume generated in the first three months of 2023.

The median sale in Q1 2022 was a 3-bedroom condo that sold at Snow King for $2.45M (or roughly $1,560/sq.ft.). One year later, the median sale increased slightly (a 3,100 sq.ft. home in the town of Jackson listed for $2.6M). The overall performance of the Jackson Hole real estate fell slightly on transactions (54 this year compared to 59 sales in Q1 2022), and ticked upward on dollar volume (posting $212M in Q1 2023 compared to $202M for the same period in 2022).

With the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort coming off one of its best winters ever, the regional real estate market is poised remain strong heading into summer. Because while market conditions can change quickly, the allure of northwestern Wyoming remains.

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March 29, 2023 Real Estate News

Skiers Find Luxury and Convenience in Teton Village

  by Staff Writers

Teton Village has once again proven to be the place to be this winter as consistent season-wide snowfalls have brought the resort’s totals to the 500-inch mark and beyond. If the continuous storm skiing and powder days weren’t enough on their own, this weekend’s Rendezvous Spring Festival is poised to deliver an impressive, unofficial capstone to the season in Jackson Hole. The two-day music festival features a Friday night set on Jackson’s iconic town square followed by Saturday’s set in Teton Village at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

In Teton Village, exquisite condo-hotel properties epitomize an ease of ownership and mountainside access. A two-bedroom, three-bathroom condominium in Hotel Terra serves as the ideal base camp for all that the Village has to offer. A versatile floor plan is accentuated via three separately-keyed units that offer a combined 1,137 square feet of space and includes a fully-equipped kitchen.

Hotel Terra unit 318’s flexible lock-off design can accommodate up to eight guests in an effortless ownership model.

Altogether, Hotel Terra 318 can accommodate up to eight guests, and a robust program is available to provide rental management for the unit when owners are not in residence. The AAA, 4-Diamond boutique hotel offers a suite of luxurious amenities including a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, spa, ski valet and a dedicated owner’s locker. On-site dining is available via Il Villaggio Osteria, a bastion of Teton Village’s culinary scene serving authentic Italian cuisine, and the rest of the resort area’s offerings are only steps away.

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‘Rock the Ride’ for Stroke and Cardiac Patients

Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty staff and agents rode as team Neon Nation for the 2023 Rock the Ride fundraiser.

This past Saturday, March 11th, marked the triumphant in-person return of the Rock The Ride fundraiser, organized by the Rock On Society and benefitting local cardiac and stroke patients via the St. John’s Health Foundation. The event, now in its sixth year, is part high-energy indoor cycling fundraising event and part community-centric costume party with an 80’s rock and 90’s hip-hop infused soundtrack.

Agents and staff from Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty rode for team “Neon Nation.” The team’s members included Ashley Byington, Chelsea Baum, Ciara Malone and Amy Jones. “Rock the Ride was an absolutely stunning evening of spin coach guided rides to the most fun, classic hip hop and rock & roll mixes; riders in full costumes and high spirits, with neon lights, dancing, trampolines… every detail was attended to for this worthy cause,” said Jones.

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2023 Resort Report Now Available

After record-breaking sales transaction volume in 2021 and 2022, demand remains strong for real estate in resort communities throughout the Western United States. Over the past two years, many homebuyers relocated from cities to less populated regions in the Mountain West, due to the shift to virtual workplaces and demand for the mountain lifestyle.

Home prices have continued to climb as buyers demand properties in desirable locales with access to ski resorts, open space, rivers, and lakes. The average sold price for homes rose by 13.9% across the seventeen resort communities profiled in this report over the past year. The price per square foot increased by an average of 16.5%, as buyers search for properties near wilderness and outdoor recreation with limited inventory available. Year-over-year transaction volume has begun to stabilize from the buying frenzy these resort regions experienced over the past two years. 

To provide analysis on these specific markets, Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty participates in the annual Resort Report, in conjunction with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, that specifically analyzes real estate market data for communities including Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Snowmass Village, Steamboat Springs, Telluride, Vail, and Winter Park in Colorado; Park City, Utah; Sandpoint and Sun Valley, Idaho; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Big Sky and Whitefish, Montana; North and South Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada; and Santa Fe, New Mexico.