December 2025 Market Update — Sidney, Montana

Written By Stasia Creek

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.

Stasia Creek

Stasia Creek is the Broker/Owner of 406 East Realty and a leading listing agent in Sidney, Montana, known for helping homeowners sell with confidence, strategy, and strong results. With over 20 years of experience in real estate and lending, Stasia brings a rare combination of market knowledge, pricing expertise, and negotiation skill to every sale.

Sellers across Sidney, Fairview, Savage, Lambert, and Eastern Montana trust Stasia because she doesn’t just put homes on the market — she positions them to stand out. Her marketing strategy combines professional pricing analysis, high-impact digital marketing, social media exposure, and targeted buyer outreach to help sellers attract serious offers, not just showings.

Before opening her independent brokerage in 2021, Stasia built a deep background in residential, commercial, and multifamily real estate, giving her clients an edge when navigating complex transactions. Her experience in lending also helps sellers understand how buyers think, how appraisals impact deals, and how to structure offers that actually make it to the closing table.

Stasia is deeply rooted in the community she serves. She has lived in Eastern Montana since 2010 and actively contributes to local and state initiatives through board and committee service. Her commitment to the region goes beyond real estate — she genuinely cares about protecting property values, strengthening the local economy, and helping families make smart real estate decisions.

Clients often describe Stasia as clear, responsive, and honest. She believes sellers deserve straightforward advice, strong communication, and a strategy tailored to their specific property — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

If you're considering selling your home in Sidney or Eastern Montana, Stasia Creek offers the clarity, guidance, and results you want from a trusted local expert.

https://www.406East.com
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