Yalaha
Housing Market

City market report · Lake County

Median sale price $306,000, up 1.6% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 159 days, 2 homes on the market.

5 communities reporting21 sales analyzedRefreshed twice dailyMomentum Score 49
Live Market Pulse
49/100
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Buyer's Opportunity
Buyers are negotiating roughly 10% off asking. Recalculated every day from licensed MLS data · last refresh September 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET.
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Price
$306K
Median sold · 12 moConfidence: Low
up 1.6% vs the prior 12 months
+1.6%
1-yr price change
n = 21 recent sales
$202/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
Lake County: $205 · +12.6% vs prior yr
90.2%
Sale vs ask
Lake County: 95.4% · +1.5pp vs prior yr
$363K
Lake County home value
Zillow ZHVI, monthly · -2.8% vs a year ago
Tempo
2.4mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
159days
Median DOM · closed
Lake County: 52 days · +120.0 days vs prior yr
33%
Under contract
Lake County: 32%
2 · 2 ▼15
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
16
Sold · last 12 mo
closed across all tracked communities · +50.0% vs prior yr
Market context
30%
Listings with price cuts
Lake County · Zillow · -0.1pp vs prior month
2,903
County for-sale inventory
Zillow, monthly · +0.3% vs prior month
49/100
Momentum score
Buyer's Opportunity
5
Communities reporting
of 24 tracked in Yalaha
Economy & people · county layer
$69,956
Median household income
U.S. Census ACS, county
398,696
County population
+18.9% since 2018
5.2×
Price to income
county home value vs median income
77%
Owner-occupied
U.S. Census ACS, county
$2,284/yr
Median property tax
county, ACS
Licensed FL MLSZillow ResearchU.S. Census ACSPublic records
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Today's Take · September 15, 2026
Jon Brooks
Jon Brooks
Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research
Housing Market Analyst

Inventory sits at 2.4 months of supply — tight by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 33% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are up 1.6% versus the prior year and sellers are still collecting 90.2% of asking. Taken together, the data points to a broadly balanced market where preparation decides who wins.

What It Means

Who has leverage right now

BUYER'S SELLER'S 49
Momentum Score
Buyer leverage51
Seller leverage49

Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors neither side decisively.

Momentum Outlook
  • Prices — pressure remains upward while supply stays this thin.
  • Inventory — building over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
  • Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 33% of inventory sits under contract.
  • Mortgage sensitivity — at 5.2× income, this market is highly sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here quickly.

Derived from current Yalaha data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.

Analysis

The read on Yalaha

The median sale price across Yalaha currently stands at $306,000, up 1.6% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $202 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 159 days. Sellers are capturing 90.2% of their original asking price on average.

There are 2 active listings on the market, with 2 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 2.4 months of supply — a seller-leaning market by the standard six-month benchmark. 16 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.

Yalaha prices sit below the Lake County median by roughly 15%. Zillow's home value index for Lake County stands at $363,142. About 30% of listings county-wide have taken a price cut — a useful gauge of seller flexibility.

Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for Yalaha is 49 of 100 — buyer's opportunity territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of September 15, 2026.

Trends & History

Yalaha since 2014 — and where it’s heading

A median home here sold for $171,083 in 2014 and $350,952 over the last recorded year — 105% appreciation across 12 years of recorded sales.

Median sale price · 2014–2026 (159 recorded sales)

$166K$293K$420K$351K2014: $171K2015: $208K2016: $175K2017: $204K2022: $415K2024: $375K2025: $304K2026: $351K20142016202220252026

Days on market by year

15d88d161d159d2014: 124d2015: 54d2016: 37d2017: 53d2022: 18d2024: 31d2025: 39d2026: 159d20142016202220252026

Home value trend · Lake County (Zillow ZHVI)

$363K$368K$374K$363KJul '25: $373KAug '25: $371KSep '25: $369KOct '25: $368KNov '25: $367KDec '25: $367KJan '26: $367KFeb '26: $367KMar '26: $367KApr '26: $366KMay '26: $365KJun '26: $364KJul '26: $363KJul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26

For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)

2,7332,8482,9622,903Jul '25: 2,937Aug '25: 2,958Sep '25: 2,935Oct '25: 2,917Nov '25: 2,876Dec '25: 2,787Jan '26: 2,738Feb '26: 2,744Mar '26: 2,847Apr '26: 2,885May '26: 2,912Jun '26: 2,893Jul '26: 2,903Jul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26

Daily active vs pending · Lake County (MLS)

1,0292,1083,187Jul 07 · Active: 3,068Aug 03 · Active: 3,069Aug 04 · Active: 3,045Aug 05 · Active: 3,050Aug 06 · Active: 3,043Aug 07 · Active: 3,054Aug 08 · Active: 3,077Aug 09 · Active: 3,068Aug 10 · Active: 3,064Aug 11 · Active: 3,042Aug 12 · Active: 3,070Aug 13 · Active: 3,069Aug 15 · Active: 3,093Aug 17 · Active: 3,084Aug 19 · Active: 3,082Aug 22 · Active: 3,122Aug 23 · Active: 3,128Aug 28 · Active: 3,126Aug 29 · Active: 3,136Aug 30 · Active: 3,124Aug 31 · Active: 3,116Sep 07 · Active: 3,102Sep 09 · Active: 3,087Sep 11 · Active: 3,144Sep 12 · Active: 3,138Sep 13 · Active: 3,123Sep 14 · Active: 3,127Sep 15 · Active: 3,112Jul 07Aug 19Sep 15ActivePending

Median price · daily recalculation

$293K$306K$319K$306KAug 06: $306KAug 08: $306KAug 09: $306KAug 10: $306KAug 11: $306KAug 12: $306KAug 13: $306KAug 15: $306KAug 17: $306KAug 18: $306KAug 19: $306KAug 20: $306KAug 21: $306KAug 22: $306KAug 23: $306KAug 24: $306KAug 26: $306KAug 28: $306KAug 29: $306KAug 30: $306KAug 31: $306KSep 01: $306KSep 04: $306KSep 05: $306KSep 06: $306KSep 07: $306KSep 08: $306KSep 09: $306KSep 10: $306KSep 11: $306KSep 12: $306KSep 13: $306KSep 14: $306KSep 15: $306KAug 06Aug 17Aug 28Sep 07Sep 15
Single-family 100%
Local Economics · county layer

What’s driving Yalaha

Who’s moving here
+12,855 net residents/yr

Top inbound states: NY, CA, NJ, TX. Movers arriving report ~$80,711 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023

Insurance reality check
$1,756/yr avg premium

3,500 Citizens policies in force in Lake County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Lake purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026

Building pipeline
5,342 units permitted +7% YoY

3,999 single-family · 1,343 multi-family · 13.4 per 1,000 residents. Future supply pressure starts here. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025

Momentum Research Desk

The calls we’re making from today’s data

What we’re telling clients today

Both sides have a case: buyers should negotiate on days-on-market, sellers should lean on the under-contract rate. Preparation, not the market, decides who wins a balanced tape.

Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.

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Plain Answers

The questions people actually ask

Should I buy a house in Yalaha right now?

The data says conditions currently favor neither side decisively in Yalaha — the Momentum Score reads 49/100 with 2.4 months of supply. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.

Is Yalaha becoming more affordable?

No — the median sale price in Yalaha is $306,000, up 1.6% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 90.2% of asking price. Rising prices mean waiting has a cost; affordability hinges mostly on your rate.

How does Yalaha compare to the rest of Lake County?

Yalaha's median of $306,000 runs 15% below the county-wide median of $360,000, and homes here take 159 days to go under contract versus 52 county-wide.

Questions

Yalaha housing market FAQ

How is the housing market in Yalaha right now?

As of September 15, 2026, the Yalaha housing market is roughly balanced: the median sale price is $306,000 (up 1.6% year over year), 2 homes are for sale against 16 sales in the last 12 months, which is 2.4 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 159 days.

How much is a house in Yalaha?

The median home sold for $306,000 in Yalaha over the last 12 months, about $202 per square foot; asking prices on the 2 current listings run from well below to well above that, and the community pages linked below show what each neighborhood actually sells for.

Is it a good time to sell a house in Yalaha?

By the numbers, sellers in Yalaha are getting 90.2% of asking price and going under contract in about 159 days with 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply generally favors sellers; over six favors buyers. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.

What is the Yalaha housing market forecast?

Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: Yalaha median sale prices are up 1.6% year over year, inventory stands at 2.4 months of supply, and 33% of listings are under contract. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.

What is the median home price in Yalaha?

The median sale price in Yalaha is currently $306,000, up 1.6% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 15, 2026.

Is Yalaha a buyer's or seller's market right now?

The data currently is roughly balanced. Yalaha scores 49 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 2.4 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.

How long do homes take to sell in Yalaha?

The typical home in Yalaha goes under contract in about 159 days, per current MLS data.

How many homes are for sale in Yalaha?

There are approximately 2 active listings in Yalaha as of September 15, 2026.

Are home prices in Yalaha rising or falling?

Median sale prices are up 1.6% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.

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Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across Yalaha. Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.

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Methodology & Accountability

Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Florida MLS feeds, recorded public sales, Zillow Research, and U.S. Census data — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .

Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: September 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET

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Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (Zillow Research, U.S. Census Bureau) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Selling in this ZIP? Weigh the numbers first: the Florida sell-now-or-wait scoreboard, why 201,552 Florida listings failed to sell in 12 months, and cash offer vs. listing, both numbers. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.