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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Chelmsford is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Chelmsford, MA

How much do homes in Chelmsford, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$639,400

$345/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$70,400(+12.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Chelmsford have sold for 12.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Chelmsford was $639,400 in November 2024, up 12.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $345.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $220K$492K
+123.6%
2 $425K$425K
0.0%
3 $575K$653.8K
+13.7%
4 $721K$785K
+8.9%
5+ $762.5K$875K
+14.8%

Summary: Chelmsford housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 123.6%, 2 bedroom homes did not change, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Chelmsford
+12.4%
Tyngsborough
+11.2%
Lowell
+7.1%
North Chelmsford
+2.6%
North Billerica
+1.4%

Housing Supply in Chelmsford, MA

How many homes are available in Chelmsford, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
11190-18.9%

Summary: The Chelmsford real estate market had 90 homes for sale in November 2024, a 18.9% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 01
+100.0%
2 2621
-19.2%
3 5139
-23.5%
4 2723
-14.8%
5+ 76
-14.3%

Summary: The Chelmsford housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 19.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 23.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 14.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3730-18.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

22 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Chelmsford, you could pay more than the asking price. 73.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 30 homes were sold or pending in Chelmsford in November 2024, down by 18.9% month-over-month. Of the 30 sold homes, 10% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 73% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Chelmsford, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
21 Days28 Days+34.0%

Summary: Homes in Chelmsford had an average of 28 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 34% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

20 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 30 homes were sold in Chelmsford; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 7% 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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