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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lowell is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lowell, MA

How much do homes in Lowell, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$468,906

$300/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$28,906(+6.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lowell have sold for 6.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lowell was $468,906 in October 2024, up 6.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $300.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $250K$287.5K
+15.0%
2 $333K$350.5K
+5.3%
3 $445K$505K
+13.5%
4 $500.7K$525K
+4.8%
5+ $620K$660K
+6.5%

Summary: Lowell housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 15%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Chelmsford
+9.6%
Dracut
+9.0%
Lowell
+6.6%
North Chelmsford
+2.1%
North Billerica
-1.0%

Housing Supply in Lowell, MA

How many homes are available in Lowell, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
227236+4.0%

Summary: The Lowell real estate market had 236 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 910
+11.1%
2 7270
-2.8%
3 7068
-2.9%
4 3241
+28.1%
5+ 4447
+6.8%

Summary: The Lowell housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 28.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
6064+6.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

17 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

45 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lowell, you could pay more than the asking price. 70.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 64 homes were sold or pending in Lowell in October 2024, up by 6.7% month-over-month. Of the 64 sold homes, 27% were sold under asking, 3% were sold at asking, and 70% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lowell, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
19 Days24 Days+25.9%

Summary: Homes in Lowell had an average of 24 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 25.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

51 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 64 homes were sold in Lowell; 80% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% 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 16 Days Ago

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