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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Melrose is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Melrose, MA

How much do homes in Melrose, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$834,176

$449/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$61,646(+8.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Melrose have sold for 8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Melrose was $834,176 in March 2024, up 8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $449.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $335K$360K
+7.5%
2 $555K$628K
+13.2%
3 $757.4K$805K
+6.3%
4 $859.5K$976K
+13.6%
5+ $1.1M$1.0M
-9.6%

Summary: Melrose housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 13.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 9.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Stoneham
+9.4%
Malden
+8.1%
Melrose
+8.0%
Wakefield
+5.9%
Saugus
-0.3%

Housing Supply in Melrose, MA

How many homes are available in Melrose, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
4137-9.8%

Summary: The Melrose real estate market had 37 homes for sale in March 2024, a 9.8% decrease compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 04
+100.0%
2 34
+33.3%
3 1512
-20.0%
4 86
-25.0%
5+ 1511
-26.7%

Summary: The Melrose housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 26.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
915+66.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Melrose, you could pay more than the asking price. 66.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 15 homes were sold or pending in Melrose in March 2024, up by 66.7% month-over-month. Of the 15 sold homes, 20% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 67% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Melrose, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
21 Days22 Days+0.9%

Summary: Homes in Melrose had an average of 22 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 0.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

12 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During March 2024, 15 homes were sold in Melrose; 80% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 7% 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 25 Days Ago

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