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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Reading is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Reading, MA

How much do homes in Reading, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$787,666

$449/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$8,666(+1.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Reading have sold for 1.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Reading was $787,666 in November 2024, up 1.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $449.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $408.7K$475K
+16.2%
2 $630K$640K
+1.6%
3 $783K$765K
-2.3%
4 $900K$955K
+6.1%
5+ $1.2M$1.2M
+5.4%

Summary: Reading housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 16.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

North Reading
+9.6%
Wilmington
+8.1%
Wakefield
+8.0%
Lynnfield
+4.4%
Reading
+1.1%

Housing Supply in Reading, MA

How many homes are available in Reading, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
9071-21.1%

Summary: The Reading real estate market had 71 homes for sale in November 2024, a 21.1% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 33
0.0%
2 2018
-10.0%
3 3226
-18.8%
4 2716
-40.7%
5+ 88
0.0%

Summary: The Reading housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 18.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 40.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2425+4.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

15 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: A total of 25 homes were sold or pending in Reading in November 2024, up by 4.2% month-over-month. Of the 25 sold homes, 32% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and 60% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Reading, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
17 Days28 Days+66.6%

Summary: Homes in Reading had an average of 28 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 66.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

18 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 25 homes were sold in Reading; 72% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% 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 21 Days Ago

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