Is Barnstable County, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Barnstable County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Barnstable County, MA

How much do homes in Barnstable County, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$685,253

$458/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$32,528(+5.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Barnstable County have sold for 5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Barnstable County was $685,253 in November 2024, up 5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $458.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $341K$329.9K
-3.2%
2 $500.5K$529.8K
+5.8%
3 $685.7K$717.2K
+4.6%
4 $902.2K$953K
+5.6%
5+ $1.5M$1.6M
+8.2%

Summary: Barnstable County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 3.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Plymouth County
+9.3%
Barnstable County
+5.0%

Housing Supply in Barnstable County, MA

How many homes are available in Barnstable County, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,3651,141-16.4%

Summary: The Barnstable County real estate market had 1,141 homes for sale in November 2024, a 16.4% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 6662
-6.1%
2 342297
-13.2%
3 554433
-21.8%
4 263225
-14.4%
5+ 140124
-11.4%

Summary: The Barnstable County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 13.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 21.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 14.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 11.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
292239-18.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

153 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

40 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

46 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Barnstable County, you may be able to get a good deal. 64% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 239 homes were sold or pending in Barnstable County in November 2024, down by 18.2% month-over-month. Of the 239 sold homes, 64% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 19% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Barnstable County, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
35 Days43 Days+21.7%

Summary: Homes in Barnstable County had an average of 43 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 21.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

122 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

92 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

25 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 239 homes were sold in Barnstable County; 51% of homes were sold within 30 days, 38% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% 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 20 Days Ago

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