The latest numbers are in from the REALTORS® Association of Indian River County MLS, and if you're a homeowner in Vero Beach, Hutchinson Island, or anywhere across Indian River County thinking about selling in 2026, these December 2025 stats scream one clear message: Now is your moment. While much of the country wrestles with high rates and cooling demand, our coastal paradise is showing real strength—especially for sellers ready to capitalize.
Single-Family Homes: More Sales, Tighter Supply, Prime Seller Conditions
- Closed sales soared to 227 units in December 2025 — that's a solid 10% increase from 206 units in December 2024. Buyers are actively closing deals, even in what many call a "wait-and-see" national market.
- Active inventory dropped to 1,146 homes (down from 1,191 last year). Fewer listings mean less competition for your property—buyers have fewer options, so well-priced homes move faster and often fetch stronger offers.
- The median sale price came in at $396,015, a modest dip from $410,000 last December. In a normalizing market, this slight adjustment reflects healthy realism rather than weakness—values remain strong, especially when you factor in our area's lifestyle appeal: pristine beaches, barrier island serenity on Hutchinson Island, and that classic Vero understated elegance.
Local experts are calling this a "leaner, more efficient market." Translation? Sellers are in the driver's seat with motivated, serious buyers stepping up.
Condominiums: Big Gains in Activity and Value
The condo segment—huge on Hutchinson Island's oceanfront and Vero's gated communities—is firing on all cylinders:
- Closed sales jumped to 70 units in December 2025, up significantly from just 55 the year before. That's real momentum!
- Median price climbed impressively to $337,500 (from $283,000 in December 2024)—a clear sign that demand for turnkey, low-maintenance living is heating up.
- Inventory tightened to 718 condos active (down from 749). With fewer units available, your condo stands out more than ever.
This uptick in condo sales and pricing highlights exactly why our market stays resilient: affluent buyers (retirees, snowbirds, equity-rich transplants) love the convenience of condos here, and they're paying premiums for it.
Why This Spells HUGE Opportunity for Sellers Right Now
Tie it all together with what we already know: Indian River County (Vero Beach and Hutchinson Island) boasts America's highest cash transaction rate—62.7% all-cash deals, more than double the national average. These cash buyers aren't waiting on rate cuts; they're here for the lifestyle, the beaches, the boating, the golf, and the no-state-income-tax perks.
- Faster closings — No loan contingencies dragging things out.
- Stronger, cleaner offers — Fewer appraisal issues or financing fall-throughs.
- Steady demand — Even as inventory eases slightly in some segments, our cash-heavy buyer pool keeps momentum alive.
December's stats confirm it: sales are rising, supply is shrinking in key categories, and prices are holding firm (or climbing in condos). This isn't a overheated boom—it's sustainable strength in paradise.
If you've got a single-family home near the ocean, a barrier island gem on Hutchinson, or a waterfront condo with views, the data says your property is more desirable than ever. Buyers are acting decisively, and with inventory trending lower, waiting could mean missing the peak window.
Thinking about listing? The Treasure Coast's strongest cash market + these positive December numbers = your golden opportunity for 2026.
Contact Vero Premier Properties, they are the Real Estate Experts for Vero Beach and Hutchinson Island inside out. Let's turn these stats into your best sale yet—because in this market, sellers aren't just listing... they're winning.
