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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Methuen is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Methuen, MA

How much do homes in Methuen, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$571,500

$318/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$46,500(+8.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Methuen have sold for 8.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Methuen was $571,500 in October 2024, up 8.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $318.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $256.2K$249K
-2.8%
2 $400K$405K
+1.3%
3 $517.5K$575K
+11.1%
4 $600K$650K
+8.3%
5+ $700K$720K
+2.9%

Summary: Methuen housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 2.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lawrence
+12.9%
Methuen Town
+9.2%
Methuen
+8.9%
North Andover
+1.5%

Housing Supply in Methuen, MA

How many homes are available in Methuen, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
136138+1.5%

Summary: The Methuen real estate market had 138 homes for sale in October 2024, a 1.5% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 22
0.0%
2 2628
+7.7%
3 5665
+16.1%
4 3934
-12.8%
5+ 139
-30.8%

Summary: The Methuen housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 16.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 12.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 30.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4538-15.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

10 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

26 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Methuen, you could pay more than the asking price. 68.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 38 homes were sold or pending in Methuen in October 2024, down by 15.6% month-over-month. Of the 38 sold homes, 26% were sold under asking, 5% were sold at asking, and 68% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Methuen, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
27 Days24 Days-11.2%

Summary: Homes in Methuen had an average of 24 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 11.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

29 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 38 homes were sold in Methuen; 76% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% 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 20 Days Ago

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