Is Medford, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Medford is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

Since last year, Medford has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Medford is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Medford, MA

How much do homes in Medford, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$850,000

$501/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$100,202(+13.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Medford have sold for 13.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Medford was $850,000 in September 2024, up 13.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $501.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $600K$529.9K
-11.7%
2 $600K$625K
+4.2%
3 $753K$838K
+11.3%
4 $900K$993.4K
+10.4%
5+ $1.0M$1.1M
+11.2%

Summary: Medford housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 11.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Somerville
+15.0%
Medford
+13.4%
Malden
+10.2%
Winchester
+7.7%
Everett
-0.5%

Housing Supply in Medford, MA

How many homes are available in Medford, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
133164+23.3%

Summary: The Medford real estate market had 164 homes for sale in September 2024, a 23.3% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 37
+133.3%
2 2434
+41.7%
3 5553
-3.6%
4 2234
+54.5%
5+ 2936
+24.1%

Summary: The Medford housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 133.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 41.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 54.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 24.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
4147+14.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

13 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

32 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Medford, you could pay more than the asking price. 68.1% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 47 homes were sold or pending in Medford in September 2024, up by 14.6% month-over-month. Of the 47 sold homes, 28% were sold under asking, 4% were sold at asking, and 68% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Medford, MA

How long does it take to sell a home in Medford, MA?

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
19 Days24 Days+21.6%

Summary: Homes in Medford had an average of 24 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 21.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

34 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Medford are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During September 2024, 47 homes were sold in Medford; 72% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 2% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 22 Days Ago

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