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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Swampscott is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Swampscott, MA

How much do homes in Swampscott, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$735,000

$396/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$85,000(+13.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Swampscott have sold for 13.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Swampscott was $735,000 in September 2024, up 13.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $396.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $350K$374.9K
+7.1%
2 $415K$482K
+16.1%
3 $660K$720K
+9.1%
4 $869K$967K
+11.3%
5+ $985K$1.2M
+21.8%

Summary: Swampscott housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 16.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 21.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Swampscott
+13.1%
Salem
+10.3%
Marblehead
+5.4%

Housing Supply in Swampscott, MA

How many homes are available in Swampscott, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
4448+9.1%

Summary: The Swampscott real estate market had 48 homes for sale in September 2024, a 9.1% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 33
0.0%
2 99
0.0%
3 1310
-23.1%
4 816
+100.0%
5+ 1110
-9.1%

Summary: The Swampscott housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 23.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 100%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 9.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1511-26.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Swampscott, you could pay more than the asking price. 45.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 11 homes were sold or pending in Swampscott in September 2024, down by 26.7% month-over-month. Of the 11 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 45% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Swampscott, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
35 Days20 Days-42.0%

Summary: Homes in Swampscott had an average of 20 days on market in Sep 2024, down by 42% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

9 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 11 homes were sold in Swampscott; 82% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% 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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