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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Malden is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Malden, MA

How much do homes in Malden, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$715,000

$424/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$65,000(+10.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Malden have sold for 10% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Malden was $715,000 in December 2024, up 10% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $424.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $368K$363K
-1.4%
2 $443.5K$499.9K
+12.7%
3 $649.9K$716.5K
+10.2%
4 $722.5K$810K
+12.1%
5+ $850K$900K
+5.9%

Summary: Malden housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Malden
+10.0%
Medford
+8.8%
Revere
+6.0%
Melrose
+3.9%
Everett
-2.2%

Housing Supply in Malden, MA

How many homes are available in Malden, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
7856-28.2%

Summary: The Malden real estate market had 56 homes for sale in December 2024, a 28.2% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 34
+33.3%
2 2017
-15.0%
3 2414
-41.7%
4 1111
0.0%
5+ 2010
-50.0%

Summary: The Malden housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 15%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 41.7%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 50%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
2022+10.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

15 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Malden, you could pay more than the asking price. 68.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 22 homes were sold or pending in Malden in December 2024, up by 10.0% month-over-month. Of the 22 sold homes, 27% were sold under asking, 5% were sold at asking, and 68% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Malden, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
20 Days24 Days+19.3%

Summary: Homes in Malden had an average of 24 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 19.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

19 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 22 homes were sold in Malden; 86% of homes were sold within 30 days, 9% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% 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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