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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Bristol County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Bristol County, MA

How much do homes in Bristol County, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$503,031

$289/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$42,903(+9.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Bristol County have sold for 9.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Bristol County was $503,031 in October 2024, up 9.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $289.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $225K$272.5K
+21.1%
2 $350K$367.3K
+5.0%
3 $451K$499K
+10.6%
4 $555.7K$603.8K
+8.7%
5+ $535.3K$604.4K
+12.9%

Summary: Bristol County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 21.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Newport County
+11.0%
Providence County
+10.1%
Plymouth County
+9.7%
Bristol County
+9.3%
Norfolk County
+6.0%

Housing Supply in Bristol County, MA

How many homes are available in Bristol County, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,4471,506+4.1%

Summary: The Bristol County real estate market had 1,506 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.1% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 2220
-9.1%
2 220242
+10.0%
3 600618
+3.0%
4 336361
+7.4%
5+ 269265
-1.5%

Summary: The Bristol County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 9.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
379336-11.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

112 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

46 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

178 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Bristol County, you could pay more than the asking price. 53% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 336 homes were sold or pending in Bristol County in October 2024, down by 11.3% month-over-month. Of the 336 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 53% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Bristol County, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
26 Days33 Days+27.0%

Summary: Homes in Bristol County had an average of 33 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 27% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

218 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

100 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

18 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 336 homes were sold in Bristol County; 65% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% 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 16 Days Ago

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