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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lincoln is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

At the same time last year, Lincoln was a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lincoln, MA

How much do homes in Lincoln, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,130,000

$438/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

-$170,000(-13.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lincoln have sold for 13.1% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lincoln was $1,130,000 in December 2024, down 13.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $438.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 -$425K
N/A
2 $563K$591K
+5.0%
3 $810K$817K
+0.9%
4 $1.3M$1.6M
+24.2%
5+ $1.7M$2.0M
+18.8%

Summary: Lincoln housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 24.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 18.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lexington
+6.5%
Waltham
+5.1%
Concord
-3.5%
Lincoln
-13.1%

Housing Supply in Lincoln, MA

How many homes are available in Lincoln, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
2319-17.4%

Summary: The Lincoln real estate market had 19 homes for sale in December 2024, a 17.4% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 54
-20.0%
3 52
-60.0%
4 66
0.0%
5+ 77
0.0%

Summary: The Lincoln 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 20%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 60%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
58+60.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lincoln, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 8 homes were sold or pending in Lincoln in December 2024, up by 60.0% month-over-month. Of the 8 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 38% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lincoln, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
109 Days55 Days-48.7%

Summary: Homes in Lincoln had an average of 55 days on market in Dec 2024, down by 48.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

3 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 8 homes were sold in Lincoln; 38% of homes were sold within 30 days, 38% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 25% 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 4 Days Ago

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