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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lawrence is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lawrence, MA

How much do homes in Lawrence, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$550,000

$289/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$63,000(+12.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lawrence have sold for 12.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lawrence was $550,000 in October 2024, up 12.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $289.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $185K$190K
+2.7%
2 $295K$275K
-6.8%
3 $450K$482.5K
+7.2%
4 $475.5K$510K
+7.3%
5+ $671.5K$750K
+11.7%

Summary: Lawrence housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lawrence
+12.9%
Methuen Town
+9.2%
Methuen
+8.9%
Andover
+4.2%
North Andover
+1.5%

Housing Supply in Lawrence, MA

How many homes are available in Lawrence, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
9587-8.4%

Summary: The Lawrence real estate market had 87 homes for sale in October 2024, a 8.4% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 21
-50.0%
2 1614
-12.5%
3 3034
+13.3%
4 169
-43.8%
5+ 3129
-6.5%

Summary: The Lawrence housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 43.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 6.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2932+10.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

24 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lawrence, you could pay more than the asking price. 75% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 32 homes were sold or pending in Lawrence in October 2024, up by 10.3% month-over-month. Of the 32 sold homes, 25% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 75% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lawrence, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
24 Days26 Days+9.4%

Summary: Homes in Lawrence had an average of 26 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 9.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

25 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 32 homes were sold in Lawrence; 78% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 9% 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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