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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Medford is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Medford, MA

How much do homes in Medford, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$850,200

$503/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$87,066(+11.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Medford have sold for 11.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Medford was $850,200 in November 2024, up 11.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $503.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $600K$562.5K
-6.3%
2 $600K$628.7K
+4.8%
3 $760K$850K
+11.8%
4 $940.5K$981.5K
+4.4%
5+ $1.0M$1.1M
+14.1%

Summary: Medford housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Somerville
+14.7%
Malden
+11.7%
Medford
+11.4%
Winchester
+7.4%
Everett
-0.8%

Housing Supply in Medford, MA

How many homes are available in Medford, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
157116-26.1%

Summary: The Medford real estate market had 116 homes for sale in November 2024, a 26.1% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 77
0.0%
2 3223
-28.1%
3 4833
-31.3%
4 3126
-16.1%
5+ 3927
-30.8%

Summary: The Medford housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 28.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 31.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 16.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 30.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
5332-39.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

10 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

20 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Medford, you could pay more than the asking price. 62.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 32 homes were sold or pending in Medford in November 2024, down by 39.6% month-over-month. Of the 32 sold homes, 31% were sold under asking, 6% were sold at asking, and 63% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Medford, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
35 Days21 Days-38.8%

Summary: Homes in Medford had an average of 21 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 38.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

25 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 32 homes were sold in Medford; 78% of homes were sold within 30 days, 22% 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.

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