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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Northampton is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since August 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Northampton, MA

How much do homes in Northampton, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$450,000

$324/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2023

+$42,500(+10.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Northampton have sold for 10.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Northampton was $450,000 in August 2024, up 10.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $324.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
1 $199.9K$217K
+8.6%
2 $325K$370K
+13.8%
3 $412K$425K
+3.2%
4 $585K$687K
+17.4%
5+ $801.5K$684K
-14.7%

Summary: Northampton housing prices by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 17.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Florence
+16.3%
Northampton
+10.4%
Easthampton Town
+6.7%
Hadley
-6.1%

Housing Supply in Northampton, MA

How many homes are available in Northampton, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
8281-1.2%

Summary: The Northampton real estate market had 81 homes for sale in August 2024, a 1.2% decrease compared to July 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
1 55
0.0%
2 1618
+12.5%
3 2828
0.0%
4 2217
-22.7%
5+ 1113
+18.2%

Summary: The Northampton housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12.5%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 22.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 18.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
2126+23.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

7 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

17 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Northampton, you could pay more than the asking price. 65.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 26 homes were sold or pending in Northampton in August 2024, up by 23.8% month-over-month. Of the 26 sold homes, 27% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and 65% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Northampton, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Aug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
34 Days27 Days-21.3%

Summary: Homes in Northampton had an average of 27 days on market in Aug 2024, down by 21.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

19 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During August 2024, 26 homes were sold in Northampton; 73% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% 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 9 Days Ago

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