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 September 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

$610,286

$343/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$44,869(+7.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Chelmsford have sold for 7.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Chelmsford was $610,286 in September 2024, up 7.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $343.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $220K$354.5K
+61.1%
2 $406K$430K
+5.9%
3 $560K$650K
+16.1%
4 $721K$780K
+8.2%
5+ $803.2K$875K
+8.9%

Summary: Chelmsford housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 61.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 16.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Tyngsborough
+25.1%
Lowell
+8.7%
Chelmsford
+7.9%
North Chelmsford
+6.4%
North Billerica
+0.8%

Housing Supply in Chelmsford, MA

How many homes are available in Chelmsford, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
100109+9.0%

Summary: The Chelmsford real estate market had 109 homes for sale in September 2024, a 9.0% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 3230
-6.3%
3 3244
+37.5%
4 2829
+3.6%
5+ 75
-28.6%

Summary: The Chelmsford housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 37.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 28.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
3145+45.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

16 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

27 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. 60% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 45 homes were sold or pending in Chelmsford in September 2024, up by 45.2% month-over-month. Of the 45 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 4% were sold at asking, and 60% 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

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
20 Days20 Days0.3%

Summary: Homes in Chelmsford had an average of 20 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 0.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

37 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 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 September 2024, 45 homes were sold in Chelmsford; 82% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% 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 29 Days Ago

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