Prices Up, Homes Selling Faster: Ada County Market Update, October 2026
October brought good news for Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna and Star. Prices rose in both new construction and resale, and homes sold faster than a year ago.
Every month I read the Ada County report from Boise Regional REALTORS® the day it comes out. Then I ask one question: what does this mean for you? Here's my read, number by number, with the softer spots included. 1
Are home prices still going up around Boise?
Yes, at a healthy, steady pace. The median new home in Ada County sold for $590,000, up 4.2% from October 2025. The median resale home sold for $556,000, up 3.9%. 1
Why does a steady rise matter to you?
If you own here, your home is quietly building equity. Ada County resale prices rose 3.9% in a year. The latest national figure was 1.3%. 1 2
If you're buying, steady is your friend. It means no wild bidding wars, and no reason to fear a sudden drop after you move in. You can plan with confidence.
National figures are for September, the latest NAR release, and include condos and townhomes. Ada County figures are single-family homes.
Steady prices and quicker sales. That's a market you can plan around.
Are homes selling faster or slower than last year?
Faster, in both markets. Resale homes sold in a median of 31 days, down from 35. New homes sold in 52 days, down from 65. That's 11.4% and 20.0% quicker. 1
What does a faster market mean for you?
For sellers, it's lovely news. A well-priced resale home is finding its buyer in about a month. That's less time living in a show-ready house.
For buyers, it means the right home won't wait long. I like my buyers to have their loan approval in hand before we tour. Then, when you fall in love, you can act that same week.
Fewer homes sold in October. Should that worry me?
It's worth knowing, and it's one month. 246 new homes closed, down 25.0% from 328. 512 resale homes closed, down 3.2% from 529. Meanwhile, new-build contracts rose 12.7%. 1
Why do new-build contracts matter here?
A closed sale is the finish line. A pending sale is a signed contract that hasn't closed yet. In October, 613 new homes in Ada County went under contract, up from 544 a year earlier. 1
So buyers are still choosing new construction. Resale contracts were 449, down 5.3% from 474. 1
Where do mortgage rates stand?
Freddie Mac's 30-year average was 7.18% on November 5, down from 7.24% the week before. A year ago it was 6.22%. 3
Rates are higher than last year, and buyers feel that. That's one reason I always compare more than one loan quote with my clients. On a new build, it's also why I look closely at any builder incentive. Builders offer them based on supply and demand and the time of year. Large production builders use rate buydowns most.
The incentive pattern is my experience working with buyers, not market data.
Will I have homes to choose from?
Yes, especially if you're open to new construction. Ada County had 1,056 new homes for sale, nearly the same as last year. Resale homes for sale fell 15.0%, to 892. 1
New construction now makes up more than half of the single-family homes for sale in Ada County: 1,056 of 1,948. 1 That's real choice in floor plans, finishes and move-in dates.
Resale is tighter. There were 1.7 months of supply, down from 2.2. Months of supply means how long today's listings would last at the recent selling pace. Nationally, NAR reported 4.8 months. 1 2
What if I go the new-build route?
I'll be beside you from the first visit to the final walkthrough. I attend every meeting with you and the builder, take notes, and get what was agreed in writing. In most cases, the builder pays my fee. Why bring your own agent to a builder
Can I see all of October's numbers in one place?
Here they are: all eight figures, with last October beside them. You can also download my free one-page snapshot to save or share.
| Ada County, single-family | October 2026 | October 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New construction | |||
| Median sales price | $590,000 | $566,016 | ▲ 4.2% |
| Homes sold | 246 | 328 | ▼ 25.0% |
| Days on market | 52 | 65 | ▼ 20.0% |
| Homes for sale | 1,056 | 1,076 | ▼ 1.9% |
| Existing / resale | |||
| Median sales price | $556,000 | $535,000 | ▲ 3.9% |
| Homes sold | 512 | 529 | ▼ 3.2% |
| Days on market | 31 | 35 | ▼ 11.4% |
| Homes for sale | 892 | 1,049 | ▼ 15.0% |
Source: Boise Regional REALTORS®, Ada County Market Report, October 2026. Data from the Intermountain MLS as of November 10, 2026. Statistics reflect general market conditions, not the value of any specific home. 1
So what does this mean for my move?
It's a good time to make a confident plan. Sellers face less resale competition than a year ago. Buyers have plenty of new homes to choose from, and prices are rising at a steady pace.
Fewer resale homes are competing with yours, and they're selling in about a month. Pricing right from day one still matters most. How I sell homes
Get your loan approval first, then move quickly on the right resale home. Or explore new construction, where you'll find far more choice. New homes in the Treasure Valley
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Are home prices going up in Boise?
Yes, steadily. In October 2026 the Ada County median new-construction price was $590,000, up 4.2% from October 2025. The median resale price was $556,000, up 3.9%.
Are homes selling faster in Ada County?
Yes. In October 2026 resale homes sold in a median of 31 days, down from 35. New construction sold in 52 days, down from 65.
Are there fewer homes for sale in Ada County?
Resale homes for sale fell 15.0% to 892 in October 2026. New construction listings were nearly unchanged at 1,056, down 1.9%.
Your questions, and mine.
Ask yourself
- Would a brand-new home or an established resale home suit my life better?
- What monthly payment feels comfortable at today's rates?
- When do I want to be moved in, and how firm is that date?
Ask me
- How are prices and days on market moving in the town I like?
- What would my home likely sell for, and how fast?
- Which builders are offering incentives right now, and what are the strings?
Let's look at the numbers for your move.
Tell me where you're headed, your price range and your timeline. I'll pull the latest figures for the towns you love, and we'll build your plan together.
Sources
- Boise Regional REALTORS®, Ada County Market Report, October 2026. Data from the Intermountain MLS as of November 10, 2026. Single-family homes, October 2026 vs. October 2025.
- National Association of REALTORS®, Existing-Home Sales Increased 1.5% in September, October 13, 2026. National figures include single-family homes, townhomes, condos and co-ops.
- Freddie Mac, Primary Mortgage Market Survey, November 5, 2026.
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