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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Northampton is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Northampton, MA

How much do homes in Northampton, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$447,500

$321/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$37,500(+9.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Northampton have sold for 9.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Northampton was $447,500 in October 2024, up 9.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $321.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $202.4K$205K
+1.3%
2 $342.2K$350K
+2.3%
3 $421.5K$440K
+4.4%
4 $568K$672.5K
+18.4%
5+ $812K$695K
-14.4%

Summary: Northampton housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 18.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Florence
+17.9%
Northampton
+9.1%
Easthampton Town
+3.9%
Leeds
+1.0%
Hadley
-4.1%

Housing Supply in Northampton, MA

How many homes are available in Northampton, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
8878-11.4%

Summary: The Northampton real estate market had 78 homes for sale in October 2024, a 11.4% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 44
0.0%
2 2420
-16.7%
3 3631
-13.9%
4 1514
-6.7%
5+ 99
0.0%

Summary: The Northampton 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 decreased by 16.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2316-30.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

7 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Northampton, you could pay more than the asking price. 50% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 16 homes were sold or pending in Northampton in October 2024, down by 30.4% month-over-month. Of the 16 sold homes, 44% were sold under asking, 6% were sold at asking, and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Northampton, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
26 Days36 Days+41.8%

Summary: Homes in Northampton had an average of 36 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 41.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

8 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 16 homes were sold in Northampton; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 44% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% 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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