Why January’s Numbers Matter: The Signal Inside Sandpoint’s Slow Season
— Sandpoint January 2026 Market Update Sandpoint’s Winter Market Reveals a Clear Mid‑Range Sweet Spot January opened with a classic North Idaho winter pattern: slower sales, steady listing activity, and a clear divide between luxury list prices and where buyers are actually writing offers. Sandpoint recorded 146 active listings, 57 new listings, and 18 closed sales for the month. The absorption rate landed at 5.6 months, signaling a balanced but slightly buyer‑leaning environment. Prices continue to show Sandpoint’s dual‑market personality. Active listings averaged $1.3M, driven by waterfront, acreage, and Schweitzer‑adjacent homes. Closed sales averaged $756K, with a median of…