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 December 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

$850,000

$500/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$68,616(+8.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Medford have sold for 8.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Medford was $850,000 in December 2024, up 8.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $500.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $600K$529.9K
-11.7%
2 $623.5K$626K
0.4%
3 $769K$850K
+10.5%
4 $965K$992.9K
+2.9%
5+ $1.0M$1.1M
+15.3%

Summary: Medford housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 11.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Somerville
+13.2%
Malden
+10.0%
Medford
+8.8%
Winchester
+7.5%
Everett
-2.2%

Housing Supply in Medford, MA

How many homes are available in Medford, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
10578-25.7%

Summary: The Medford real estate market had 78 homes for sale in December 2024, a 25.7% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 55
0.0%
2 2321
-8.7%
3 3120
-35.5%
4 1813
-27.8%
5+ 2819
-32.1%

Summary: The Medford 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 8.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 35.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 27.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 32.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
3433-2.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

20 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Medford, you may be able to get a good deal. 60.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 33 homes were sold or pending in Medford in December 2024, down by 2.9% month-over-month. Of the 33 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 6% were sold at asking, and 33% 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

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
27 Days44 Days+60.8%

Summary: Homes in Medford had an average of 44 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 60.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

17 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 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 December 2024, 33 homes were sold in Medford; 52% of homes were sold within 30 days, 39% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 9% 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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