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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Brighton is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Brighton was a Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Brighton, MA

How much do homes in Brighton, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$561,833

$646/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$128,066(-18.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Brighton have sold for 18.6% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Brighton was $561,833 in October 2024, down 18.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $646.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $452.5K$423K
-6.5%
2 $645K$535K
-17.1%
3 $840K$850K
+1.2%
4 $925K$1.0M
+18.4%
5+ $1.2M$1.3M
+5.7%

Summary: Brighton housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.5%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 17.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 18.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Brookline Hills
-5.9%
Washington Square
-12.4%
Brighton
-18.6%

Housing Supply in Brighton, MA

How many homes are available in Brighton, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
9998-1.0%

Summary: The Brighton real estate market had 98 homes for sale in October 2024, a 1.0% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 3026
-13.3%
2 3233
+3.1%
3 1213
+8.3%
4 85
-37.5%
5+ 1721
+23.5%

Summary: The Brighton housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 13.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 37.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 23.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2917-41.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

7 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Brighton, you may be able to get a good deal. 41.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 17 homes were sold or pending in Brighton in October 2024, down by 41.4% month-over-month. Of the 17 sold homes, 41% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 41% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Brighton, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
50 Days26 Days-46.9%

Summary: Homes in Brighton had an average of 26 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 46.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

13 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 17 homes were sold in Brighton; 76% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% 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 21 Days Ago

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