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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Dorchester Center is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Dorchester Center, MA

How much do homes in Dorchester Center, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$700,000

$404/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$10,000(+1.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Dorchester Center have sold for 1.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Dorchester Center was $700,000 in December 2024, up 1.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $404.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $500K$432K
-13.6%
2 $545K$540K
-0.9%
3 $570K$625K
+9.6%
4 $747K$857.5K
+14.8%
5+ $910K$1.0M
+13.7%

Summary: Dorchester Center housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 13.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Milton
+9.3%
Boston
+3.2%
Dorchester Center
+1.4%

Housing Supply in Dorchester Center, MA

How many homes are available in Dorchester Center, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
7060-14.3%

Summary: The Dorchester Center real estate market had 60 homes for sale in December 2024, a 14.3% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 55
0.0%
2 1711
-35.3%
3 1410
-28.6%
4 76
-14.3%
5+ 2728
+3.7%

Summary: The Dorchester Center housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 35.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 28.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1421+50.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

11 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Dorchester Center, you may be able to get a good deal. 52.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 21 homes were sold or pending in Dorchester Center in December 2024, up by 50.0% month-over-month. Of the 21 sold homes, 52% were sold under asking, 10% were sold at asking, and 38% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Dorchester Center, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
25 Days28 Days+11.1%

Summary: Homes in Dorchester Center had an average of 28 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 11.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

14 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 21 homes were sold in Dorchester Center; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% 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 8 Days Ago

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