Salt Lake County home sales rose sharply in October 2011, with 971 homes sold compared to 737 in October 2010. While the number of sales was well up, the average sale price continued to struggle, dropping from $243,588.63 to $216,563.16 in the last 12 months. Homes were selling faster; the number of days it took to sell a home continued its downward trend falling to 116 days, the best level seen since May 2010.

With Salt Lake home sales up, and prices over the last several months appearing to stabilize, there are some signs we are starting to see the bottom on the market. Having said that only time will tell if this is the bottom, or just a pause on the way down.

Total Sales 971
Average Sale Price $216,563.16
Average Sq. Ft. 2,411
Price Per Sq. Feet $89
Days on Market 116