Condo/TH vs. Single Family Debate: A Comparative Analysis of Appreciation Rates
This month's blog post delves into Condos/Townhomes (Condo/TH) appreciation rates versus Single Family Residences (SFR) over
a decade, focusing on the San Francisco Bay Area. Our analysis covers the ten years before COVID-19 (2010-2019) and a decade
including the COVID-19 years (07/01/2014-06/30/2024). Let's explore how these
property types have appreciated and examine any noticeable trends or
differences among various cities and counties.
Analysis and Insights
1. General Trends:
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Pre-COVID Period: Condos/Townhomes generally appreciated more than Single Family Residences in
most areas.
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Including COVID Period: The appreciation
rates for Condos/Townhomes significantly decreased, while Single Family
Residences slightly decreased or slightly increased their appreciation rates depending on the cities.
2. Impact of COVID:
The pandemic has dampened the appreciation rates for Condos/Townhomes more significantly than for Single Family Residences. This could be attributed to changing preferences for larger living spaces and private amenities that single-family homes typically offer, a trend that became prominent during the pandemic.
3. City-Specific Observations:
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San Jose: Experienced a sharp decline in
the appreciation rate for Condos/TH from 9.87% to 5.58%, while SFR saw a slight decrease from 8.10% to 7.52%.
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Milpitas: Both property types decreased, but Condos/TH dropped from 9.91% to 6.80%, and SFR from 7.84% to
6.83%.
·
Fremont: Similar trends with Condos/TH
dropping from 9.36% to 5.61% while SFR increased from 6.58% to 7.27%.
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Dublin: The appreciation rates for
Condos/TH reduced from 7.18% to 5.64%, while SFRs slightly increased from 5.09 to 6.75%.
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County Analysis: Santa Clara, Alameda,
and Contra Costa counties followed similar patterns, with a noticeable decline
in Condo/TH appreciation rates and a relatively lower decline in SFR
appreciation rates.
What is noticeable in all the cities and counties is that Condos/TH appreciated at a higher rate than SFR before COVID. In contrast, the trend reversed post-COVID, clearly pointing to a change in the preferences of home buyers.
Conclusion
The data clearly indicates a shift in market dynamics
post-COVID, favoring Single Family Residences over Condos/Townhomes. This trend
underscores the importance of considering historical and recent
appreciation rates when making real estate investment decisions. Buyers and investors must stay informed and adaptable as preferences evolve, especially in response to global events like the pandemic.
Feel free to reach out for more detailed insights or
personalized advice on your San Francisco Bay Area real estate investments!
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By analyzing these trends, we can better understand the
evolving landscape of the real estate market and make more informed decisions.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights in our upcoming blog posts!
