January 2026 Market Update: High Sales Volume Meets Balanced Market Conditions in Mohave County

January 2026 Market Update: High Sales Volume Meets Balanced Market Conditions in Mohave County

December surprised many in Mohave County's real estate market with strong transaction volume despite the holiday season. While sales activity remained robust across all three communities, the data reveals a market finding balance between buyer and seller interests—neither overheated nor stagnant, but actively working through inventory with realistic pricing expectations.

Kingman: Consistent Performance in Volume and Price

Kingman's residential market maintained steady momentum with 113 homes sold in December—the highest monthly total in this three-month period and up from 103 in November and 107 in October. The median sale price of $247,500 remained essentially flat compared to November's $245,000, suggesting the market has found a stable pricing level.

Active listings continued declining to 515 properties, down from 578 in November, creating a tighter inventory environment. However, homes took a median of 36 days to sell, virtually unchanged from November's 35 days, indicating consistent rather than accelerating buyer urgency.

The land market showed notable activity with 43 parcels sold—up significantly from November's 29 transactions and nearly matching October's 42 sales. Land pricing showed the volatility typical of smaller sample sizes, with December's $29,000 median falling from November's $40,000 but remaining well above October's $15,250.

Bullhead City: Strong Sales Volume, Moderating Prices

Bullhead City demonstrated the most impressive sales growth, with 101 residential transactions in December compared to 80 in November and 66 in October. This progressive three-month increase represents genuine momentum in transaction volume.

The median residential sale price of $270,000 softened slightly from November's $277,000 peak, though it remains substantially above October's $225,000. This modest price adjustment, combined with homes spending 40 days on market (up from November's 35 days), suggests buyers are engaged but evaluating options carefully rather than rushing into purchases.

The land market mirrored Kingman's activity surge with 18 parcels sold—double November's 9 transactions—while land prices strengthened to a median of $45,500. Active listings dropped to 497 properties, the lowest level in three months, creating inventory pressure that should support pricing stability.

Golden Valley: Price Recovery with Extended Marketing Times

Golden Valley's December median residential sale price of $236,950 represented a significant rebound from November's anomalous $147,950, returning to levels consistent with October's $239,750. With only 16 homes sold compared to 14 in November, the November figure likely reflected specific characteristics of that small sample rather than genuine market direction.

However, December brought a notable shift in marketing time: homes spent a median of 56 days on market, up dramatically from 32 days in November and 34 in October. This 75% increase in time-to-sell, despite active listings falling to their lowest level in three months (113 properties), suggests buyers are exercising more selectivity. In smaller markets like Golden Valley, pricing accuracy becomes even more critical when buyer caution increases.

The land market maintained consistent activity with 23 parcels sold, down modestly from November's 26 but showing ongoing demand. Land prices held steady in the $15,000-$15,500 range.

Market-Wide Themes

Several patterns emerged across Mohave County in December:

Inventory Tightening: All three communities saw declining active listings—Kingman down 11%, Bullhead City down 10%, and Golden Valley down 9% from November. This continued contraction in available properties provides pricing support, though it hasn't translated into faster sales.

Volume vs. Velocity: The apparent contradiction of high sales volume alongside increasing days-on-market (up in all three areas) suggests healthy transaction flow without the urgency that characterizes overheated markets. Buyers are active but deliberate; sellers are finding buyers but need realistic pricing.

Days-on-Market Increases: Kingman saw a modest one-day increase to 36 days, Bullhead City increased by five days to 40, and Golden Valley's 24-day jump to 56 days suggests varying levels of buyer selectivity across the three markets.

Land Market Strength: Combined land sales of 84 parcels across the three markets (43 in Kingman, 18 in Bullhead City, 23 in Golden Valley) indicate sustained interest in development and custom building opportunities, suggesting confidence in the region's long-term prospects.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Mohave County's real estate market enters 2026 in a balanced position. Strong December sales volume demonstrates active buyer interest, while increasing days-on-market and flat-to-softening prices indicate neither buyers nor sellers hold overwhelming leverage.

For sellers, declining inventory is encouraging, but the data clearly shows that pricing discipline matters. Properties priced at market value are selling, but buyer selectivity has increased across all three communities. For buyers, the combination of reasonable inventory levels and stabilizing prices creates opportunities for thoughtful decision-making without the pressure of a rapidly escalating market.

Whether you're considering buying, selling, or simply monitoring Mohave County's real estate landscape, understanding these local market dynamics—the interplay between volume, pricing, and marketing time—helps you make well-informed decisions.

Valerie Collins specializes in Kingman, Bullhead City, and Golden Valley real estate markets.

For personalized guidance on buying or selling property in Mohave County, contact Valerie at (928) 279-4248 or ValerieSellsMohave@outlook.com.

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