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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lexington is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lexington, MA

How much do homes in Lexington, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,595,333

$546/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$139,833(+9.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lexington have sold for 9.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lexington was $1,595,333 in September 2024, up 9.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $546.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $390K$517.5K
+32.7%
2 $732.5K$790K
+7.8%
3 $1.0M$1.1M
+15.7%
4 $1.5M$1.4M
-3.4%
5+ $2.3M$2.4M
+2.6%

Summary: Lexington housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 32.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 15.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lexington
+9.6%
Belmont
+7.9%
Winchester
+7.7%
Arlington
+1.9%

Housing Supply in Lexington, MA

How many homes are available in Lexington, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
8883-5.7%

Summary: The Lexington real estate market had 83 homes for sale in September 2024, a 5.7% decrease compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 23
+50.0%
2 54
-20.0%
3 1116
+45.5%
4 3527
-22.9%
5+ 3533
-5.7%

Summary: The Lexington housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 45.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 22.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
3822-42.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lexington, you could pay more than the asking price. 54.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 22 homes were sold or pending in Lexington in September 2024, down by 42.1% month-over-month. Of the 22 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 9% were sold at asking, and 55% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lexington, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
33 Days41 Days+22.5%

Summary: Homes in Lexington had an average of 41 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 22.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

13 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 22 homes were sold in Lexington; 59% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 14% 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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