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 September 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

$685,000

$423/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$63,333(+10.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Malden have sold for 10.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Malden was $685,000 in September 2024, up 10.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $423.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $359.9K$363K
+0.8%
2 $430K$490K
+14.0%
3 $605K$685K
+13.2%
4 $710K$785K
+10.6%
5+ $835K$875K
+4.8%

Summary: Malden housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Medford
+13.4%
Malden
+10.2%
Revere
+4.4%
Melrose
+3.1%
Everett
-0.5%

Housing Supply in Malden, MA

How many homes are available in Malden, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
8381-2.4%

Summary: The Malden real estate market had 81 homes for sale in September 2024, a 2.4% decrease compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 43
-25.0%
2 2121
0.0%
3 2116
-23.8%
4 1517
+13.3%
5+ 2224
+9.1%

Summary: The Malden housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 23.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 13.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
3515-57.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

8 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. 53.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 15 homes were sold or pending in Malden in September 2024, down by 57.1% month-over-month. Of the 15 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 53% 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

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
21 Days23 Days+11.7%

Summary: Homes in Malden had an average of 23 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 11.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

11 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were 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 September 2024, 15 homes were sold in Malden; 73% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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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