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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Peabody is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Peabody, MA

How much do homes in Peabody, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$650,000

$382/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$65,000(+11.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Peabody have sold for 11.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Peabody was $650,000 in October 2024, up 11.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $382.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $338K$326.7K
-3.3%
2 $475K$510K
+7.4%
3 $600.5K$654.5K
+9.0%
4 $651.5K$711K
+9.1%
5+ $735K$865K
+17.7%

Summary: Peabody housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 3.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 17.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Peabody
+11.1%
Salem
+10.3%
Lynn
+7.3%
Middleton
+5.1%
Danvers
-0.9%

Housing Supply in Peabody, MA

How many homes are available in Peabody, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
9899+1.0%

Summary: The Peabody real estate market had 99 homes for sale in October 2024, a 1.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 14
+300.0%
2 1917
-10.5%
3 4448
+9.1%
4 2425
+4.2%
5+ 105
-50.0%

Summary: The Peabody housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 300%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 50%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3029-3.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

12 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

16 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Peabody, you could pay more than the asking price. 55.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 29 homes were sold or pending in Peabody in October 2024, down by 3.3% month-over-month. Of the 29 sold homes, 41% were sold under asking, 3% were sold at asking, and 55% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Peabody, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
17 Days26 Days+47.6%

Summary: Homes in Peabody had an average of 26 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 47.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

23 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 29 homes were sold in Peabody; 79% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 7% 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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