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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Fitchburg is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Fitchburg, MA

How much do homes in Fitchburg, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$400,000

$234/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$40,000(+11.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Fitchburg have sold for 11.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Fitchburg was $400,000 in September 2024, up 11.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $234.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $168.3K$210K
+24.7%
2 $301K$345K
+14.6%
3 $355.5K$386K
+8.6%
4 $382.5K$423.5K
+10.7%
5+ $441.9K$485K
+9.8%

Summary: Fitchburg housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 24.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Fitchburg
+11.1%
Leominster
+10.0%
Lunenburg
+8.8%
Ashby
+3.5%
Westminster
-7.2%

Housing Supply in Fitchburg, MA

How many homes are available in Fitchburg, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
142131-7.7%

Summary: The Fitchburg real estate market had 131 homes for sale in September 2024, a 7.7% decrease compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 64
-33.3%
2 2021
+5.0%
3 4742
-10.6%
4 2930
+3.4%
5+ 4034
-15.0%

Summary: The Fitchburg housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 15%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
4632-30.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

9 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

20 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Fitchburg, you could pay more than the asking price. 62.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 32 homes were sold or pending in Fitchburg in September 2024, down by 30.4% month-over-month. Of the 32 sold homes, 28% were sold under asking, 9% were sold at asking, and 63% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Fitchburg, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
25 Days33 Days+32.7%

Summary: Homes in Fitchburg had an average of 33 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 32.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

19 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 32 homes were sold in Fitchburg; 59% of homes were sold within 30 days, 38% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% 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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