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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Cambridge is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Cambridge was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Cambridge is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Cambridge, MA

How much do homes in Cambridge, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,139,275

$909/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$70,108(+6.6%)

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: The median home sold price in Cambridge was $1,139,275 in October 2024, up 6.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $909.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $628.5K$680K
+8.2%
2 $885K$950K
+7.3%
3 $1.4M$1.4M
-2.8%
4 $2.1M$2.1M
-2.3%
5+ $2.1M$2.1M
+3.6%

Summary: Cambridge housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Somerville
+14.9%
Belmont
+10.9%
Cambridge
+6.6%
Watertown Town
+1.5%
Watertown
+1.2%

Housing Supply in Cambridge, MA

How many homes are available in Cambridge, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
241253+5.0%

Summary: The Cambridge real estate market had 253 homes for sale in October 2024, a 5.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 3937
-5.1%
2 7977
-2.5%
3 4856
+16.7%
4 3642
+16.7%
5+ 3941
+5.1%

Summary: The Cambridge housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 5.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
5242-19.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

20 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

17 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Cambridge, you may be able to get a good deal. 47.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 42 homes were sold or pending in Cambridge in October 2024, down by 19.2% month-over-month. Of the 42 sold homes, 48% were sold under asking, 12% were sold at asking, and 40% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Cambridge, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
24 Days34 Days+40.0%

Summary: Homes in Cambridge had an average of 34 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 40% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

29 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 42 homes were sold in Cambridge; 69% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% 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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