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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Melrose is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Melrose, MA

How much do homes in Melrose, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$832,100

$462/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$32,100(+4.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Melrose have sold for 4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Melrose was $832,100 in October 2024, up 4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $462.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $360K$365K
+1.4%
2 $618K$600K
-2.9%
3 $788.9K$788.7K
0%
4 $952.5K$1.1M
+15.5%
5+ $1.0M$1.1M
+8.4%

Summary: Melrose housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.4%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.9%, 3 bedroom homes did not change, 4 bedroom homes increased by 15.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Malden
+10.4%
Stoneham
+9.4%
Wakefield
+6.9%
Saugus
+4.2%
Melrose
+4.0%

Housing Supply in Melrose, MA

How many homes are available in Melrose, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
6772+7.5%

Summary: The Melrose real estate market had 72 homes for sale in October 2024, a 7.5% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 26
+200.0%
2 1715
-11.8%
3 2223
+4.5%
4 1316
+23.1%
5+ 1312
-7.7%

Summary: The Melrose housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 200%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 11.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 23.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2320-13.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Melrose, you could pay more than the asking price. 60% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 20 homes were sold or pending in Melrose in October 2024, down by 13.0% month-over-month. Of the 20 sold homes, 30% were sold under asking, 10% were sold at asking, and 60% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Melrose, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
29 Days24 Days-18.2%

Summary: Homes in Melrose had an average of 24 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 18.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

14 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 20 homes were sold in Melrose; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% 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 16 Days Ago

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