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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Wakefield is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Wakefield, MA

How much do homes in Wakefield, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$725,000

$420/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$45,050(+6.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Wakefield have sold for 6.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Wakefield was $725,000 in April 2024, up 6.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $420.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $479.9K$330K
-31.2%
2 $489K$605K
+23.7%
3 $705K$728K
+3.3%
4 $789.4K$878K
+11.2%
5+ $860K$912.5K
+6.1%

Summary: Wakefield housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 31.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 23.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Stoneham
+10.1%
Melrose
+9.1%
Wakefield
+6.6%
Reading
+4.8%
Lynnfield
+4.4%

Housing Supply in Wakefield, MA

How many homes are available in Wakefield, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
4150+22.0%

Summary: The Wakefield real estate market had 50 homes for sale in April 2024, a 22.0% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 16
+500.0%
2 88
0.0%
3 1519
+26.7%
4 1313
0.0%
5+ 44
0.0%

Summary: The Wakefield housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 500%, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes increased by 26.7%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
817+112.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Wakefield, you could pay more than the asking price. 82.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 17 homes were sold or pending in Wakefield in April 2024, up by 112.5% month-over-month. Of the 17 sold homes, 12% were sold under asking, 6% were sold at asking, and 82% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Wakefield, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
24 Days11 Days-54.7%

Summary: Homes in Wakefield had an average of 11 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 54.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

17 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During April 2024, 17 homes were sold in Wakefield; 100% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% 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 14 Days Ago

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