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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lancaster is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lancaster, MA

How much do homes in Lancaster, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$587,500

$289/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$95,000(+19.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lancaster have sold for 19.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lancaster was $587,500 in October 2024, up 19.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $289.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 -$223K
N/A
2 $435K$487.5K
+12.1%
3 $475K$575.1K
+21.1%
4 $597.5K$725K
+21.3%
5+ $642.5K$505K
-21.4%

Summary: Lancaster housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 21.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 21.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 21.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lancaster
+19.3%
Bolton
+17.3%
Harvard
+10.9%
Clinton
+4.9%

Housing Supply in Lancaster, MA

How many homes are available in Lancaster, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2728+3.7%

Summary: The Lancaster real estate market had 28 homes for sale in October 2024, a 3.7% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 10
-100.0%
2 75
-28.6%
3 811
+37.5%
4 77
0.0%
5+ 45
+25.0%

Summary: The Lancaster housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 28.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 37.5%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 25%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
660.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lancaster, you may be able to get a good deal. 33.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 6 homes were sold or pending in Lancaster in October 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 6 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lancaster, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
20 Days31 Days+55.8%

Summary: Homes in Lancaster had an average of 31 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 55.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

5 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 6 homes were sold in Lancaster; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% 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 16 Days Ago

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