Davis County Housing Market Report — September 2026
Davis County’s resale market cooled into the fall. In September 2026, 250 residential homes closed across the county at a median sale price of $520,000 — down about 4.6% from $545,000 a year earlier. Homes that sold went under contract at a median of 44 days on market and closed at 97% of their original list price, while active inventory climbed to 1,065 homes for sale. The headline: more choice for buyers, steadier (not collapsing) pricing, and a clear premium on realistic list prices.
At a Glance — September 2026 (Davis County, residential)
| Metric | Sept 2026 | Sept 2025 | Year-over-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 250 | 303 | −17.5% |
| Median sale price | $520,000 | $545,000 | −4.6% |
| Median original list price | $535,000 | $565,000 | −5.3% |
| Sold-to-original-list | 97% | 96% | +1 pt |
| Median price / sq ft | $227.75 | $223.92 | +1.7% |
| Median days on market | 44 | 36 | +8 days |
| Median size | 2,329 sq ft (4 bd / 3 ba) | 2,347 sq ft (4 bd / 3 ba) | — |
What I’m Seeing in the Field
September looked like a normal seasonal step-down, not a break in the market. Closed volume eased to 250 sales from the summer peak of 347 in June, which is the pattern we see most years as families settle in for the school year. What stands out this month is the gap between how homes are priced and what they ultimately fetch: the median home still closed at 97% of its original list price, yet it took a median of 44 days to get there — eight days longer than a year ago.
That combination tells a consistent story on the ground. Correctly priced, well-presented homes are still transacting close to ask. Homes that reach for a number the data doesn’t support are sitting, and the active count of 1,065 listings — with a median of 51 days already on market — shows how quickly unsold inventory accumulates when pricing is off. The spread between the active median list price ($571,900) and the September median sale price ($520,000) is the clearest signal that some sellers are still listing ahead of where buyers are actually closing.
13-Month Trend
| Month | Closed | Median sold | % of orig list | Median DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 303 | $545,000 | 96% | 36 |
| Oct 2025 | 308 | $515,000 | 95% | 38 |
| Nov 2025 | 281 | $525,000 | 97% | 39 |
| Dec 2025 | 273 | $551,400 | 97% | 42 |
| Jan 2026 | 199 | $510,000 | 97% | 51 |
| Feb 2026 | 266 | $511,725 | 96% | 51 |
| Mar 2026 | 324 | $525,000 | 98% | 31 |
| Apr 2026 | 332 | $533,000 | 99% | 29 |
| May 2026 | 323 | $525,000 | 100% | 28 |
| Jun 2026 | 347 | $540,000 | 98% | 35 |
| Jul 2026 | 339 | $530,000 | 96% | 36 |
| Aug 2026 | 309 | $523,000 | 97% | 40 |
| Sep 2026 | 250 | $520,000 | 97% | 44 |
The Bigger Picture
Step back twelve months and the shape of the market is clear. Closed sales are running well below last September (250 vs. 303), the median sale price has given back a little ground (down 4.6% year over year), and days on market have stretched from the mid-30s to the mid-40s. At the same time, the price-per-square-foot figure is actually up slightly year over year ($227.75 vs. $223.92), which suggests the dip in the headline median reflects the mix of what sold as much as any broad decline in value.
The spring-to-fall arc inside 2026 is the more useful read. The market was at its tightest in April and May — homes closing at 99% to 100% of original list in under 30 days — then gradually loosened through summer and into September as inventory built. That is a market moving from “undersupplied” toward “balanced,” which changes the playbook for both sides of the transaction.
What it means if you’re buying
You have more to choose from than at any point this year, and more time to make a considered decision. With 1,065 active listings and a median of 44 days to sell, there is room to negotiate on homes that have been sitting — particularly those priced above the September median of $520,000 that haven’t adjusted. The homes closing fastest are still the well-priced, move-in-ready ones, so be ready to act on those while using the broader inventory as leverage elsewhere.
What it means if you’re selling
Pricing discipline is doing the heavy lifting right now. Homes that list in line with recent closed sales are still achieving 97% of original list; homes that list high are the ones adding to that 44-day median and the growing active count. The gap between the active median list price ($571,900) and the September median sale price ($520,000) is a caution against anchoring to aspirational list prices. Presentation and a realistic day-one number remain the difference between a clean sale and a listing that chases the market down.
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Methodology & Sources
| Figure | Source | Period | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales, median sale price, median original list price, % of original list, median $/sq ft, median size, median DOM (and 13-month trend) | WFMLS via UtahRealEstate.com — Sales Per Month report (Davis County, residential, median). https://www.utahrealestate.com/statistics/main/section/SalesPerMonth | Sept 2025 – Sept 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Closed sales count cross-check (251) and September price distribution | WFMLS via UtahRealEstate.com — Market Summary report (State Utah, County Davis, Sold Date 09/01/2026–09/30/2026, residential, median). https://www.utahrealestate.com/statistics/main/section/MarketSummary | September 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Active inventory (1,065), active median list price ($571,900), active median DOM-on-market (51) | WFMLS via UtahRealEstate.com — Market Summary report (County Davis, Active listings, residential, median). https://www.utahrealestate.com/statistics/main/section/MarketSummary | Snapshot as of Oct 2–3, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 |
