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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Dorchester is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Dorchester, MA

How much do homes in Dorchester, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$711,785

$459/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$20,452(+3.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Dorchester have sold for 3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Dorchester was $711,785 in October 2024, up 3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $459.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $387.5K$380K
-1.9%
2 $575K$580K
+0.9%
3 $625K$665K
+6.4%
4 $779K$820K
+5.3%
5+ $972.5K$1.1M
+14.1%

Summary: Dorchester housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Mount Bowdoin
+23.6%
Dorchester
+3.0%
Neponset
-0.7%

Housing Supply in Dorchester, MA

How many homes are available in Dorchester, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
192215+12.0%

Summary: The Dorchester real estate market had 215 homes for sale in October 2024, a 12.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1011
+10.0%
2 6267
+8.1%
3 6167
+9.8%
4 59
+80.0%
5+ 5461
+13.0%

Summary: The Dorchester housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 80%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4446+4.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

25 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

15 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Dorchester, you may be able to get a good deal. 54.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 46 homes were sold or pending in Dorchester in October 2024, up by 4.5% month-over-month. Of the 46 sold homes, 54% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Dorchester, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
36 Days28 Days-19.8%

Summary: Homes in Dorchester had an average of 28 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 19.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

32 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 46 homes were sold in Dorchester; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% 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 20 Days Ago

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