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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Peabody is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Peabody, MA

How much do homes in Peabody, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$645,000

$381/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$59,750(+10.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Peabody have sold for 10.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Peabody was $645,000 in September 2024, up 10.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $381.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $332K$357.5K
+7.7%
2 $480K$505K
+5.2%
3 $602K$652K
+8.3%
4 $647K$710K
+9.7%
5+ $730K$847.5K
+16.1%

Summary: Peabody housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Salem
+10.3%
Peabody
+10.2%
Lynn
+6.6%
Danvers
+3.0%
Middleton
+3.0%

Housing Supply in Peabody, MA

How many homes are available in Peabody, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
10395-7.8%

Summary: The Peabody real estate market had 95 homes for sale in September 2024, a 7.8% decrease compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 21
-50.0%
2 2117
-19.0%
3 3846
+21.1%
4 2922
-24.1%
5+ 139
-30.8%

Summary: The Peabody housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 19%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 21.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 24.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 30.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
4529-35.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

19 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Peabody, you could pay more than the asking price. 65.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 29 homes were sold or pending in Peabody in September 2024, down by 35.6% month-over-month. Of the 29 sold homes, 14% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 66% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Peabody, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
18 Days20 Days+13.7%

Summary: Homes in Peabody had an average of 20 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 13.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

26 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 29 homes were sold in Peabody; 90% of homes were sold within 30 days, 10% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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 8 Days Ago

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