December 2025 Market Update — Sidney, Montana
If you only looked at December’s numbers in isolation, you might think the Sidney market slowed down at year-end. That assumption would be wrong.
Let’s start with the raw data and what it actually means.
December 2025 by the Numbers
6 homes sold
Total sales volume: ~$1.3 million
Average sales price: ~$220,000
Compared to November 2025:
November sales volume: ~$2.6 million
November average price: ~$327,000
Yes—December came in lower than November. That’s not a red flag; it’s simply seasonal. Fewer closings, smaller price points, and timing-driven transactions are normal for this time of year.
The Bigger Picture: Q4 2025 Was Strong
Quarter 4 Comparison:
Q4 2025 total sales: just over $7 million
Q4 2024 total sales: ~$4.5 million
Q4 2025 average sales price: ~$287,000
Q4 2024 average sales price: ~$246,000
While December’s average dipped, the quarter overall told a very different story—buyers paid more, overall, than last year.
Full-Year Comparison: 2025 vs. 2024
Total Sales Volume:
2025: just over $21 million
2024: ~$25.5 million
Average Sales Price:
2025 average: ~$299,000
2024 average: ~$276,000
Fewer transactions occurred, but homes sold for higher prices. This indicates a selective market, not a weak one.
What This Means for Sellers Heading Into 2026
The market is not collapsing.
Buyers are still paying strong prices.
Pricing accuracy matters more than ever.
Strategy beats timing.
December doesn’t set the tone for the year—Q1 does. Sellers who understand where pricing has been and where it’s holding enter the spring market with leverage. Well-positioned homes are still winning.
Thinking About Selling in 2026?
Before you decide when to list, consider:
Where your home fits in the current price bands
How Q4 trends impact your neighborhood
Whether waiting actually helps—or quietly costs you leverage
For real numbers, not internet guesses, let’s talk.
