Ada County Market Report- August 2025

August 2025 Ada County Housing Market Update

The Ada County housing market saw notable shifts in August, as sales volume declined in several major cities, while changes in location and property type influenced prices and demand.

Shifts in Sales Volume and Price Trends

Boise’s lower sales volume this month meant Eagle and Kuna accounted for a larger share of total sales (22.2% in August compared to 18.8% in July). Since these areas carry higher median sales prices, their increased share helped push up the overall county median. Boise’s own median sales price rose from July to August, while Meridian, Kuna, and Eagle all experienced slight decreases.

Among the three cities that made up more than three-quarters of August’s countywide sales (Boise, Meridian, and Star), sales volume slipped compared to July. Resale homes drove most of this decline, though Meridian stood out with a 10% reduction in new home sales.

Spotlight on Resale Homes

Older resale properties (20+ years old) showed the steepest drop in sales in August. However, demand for these homes remains resilient:

• Nearly 40% of pending transactions set to close in September are older resale homes.

• These properties are selling quickly, averaging just 20–30 days on market (DOM), nearly unchanged from July.

• Their continued strong absorption suggests limited inventory, not fading buyer interest.

Inventory Insights

Centerville, a Meridian community, topped the charts for subdivision inventory with 37 homes available, priced on average below $500K. Many of these homes have already seen price reductions.

Interestingly, about 30% of all new listings countywide were older resale homes—properties that consistently find demand thanks to affordability and location.

Information from Boise Regional REALTORS®

Market Dynamics: Price as the Key Driver

Across Ada County, price remains the primary determinant of DOM. Even as median prices rise, well-priced older resale homes continue to sell quickly. The steady pace for these homes points to a supply imbalance rather than softening demand.

Key Takeaway:
While August brought an overall slowdown in sales activity across Ada County, demand for older, well-priced resale homes remains strong. With inventory tightening and location mix boosting median prices, the market continues to show signs of resilience heading into the fall.

Information from Boise Regional REALTORS® & Data from the IMLS