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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Somerville is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Somerville, MA

How much do homes in Somerville, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,098,130

$630/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$142,330(+14.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Somerville have sold for 14.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Somerville was $1,098,130 in October 2024, up 14.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $630.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $594K$555K
-6.6%
2 $800K$794K
-0.8%
3 $1.0M$1.1M
+9.6%
4 $1.1M$1.3M
+13.6%
5+ $1.3M$1.4M
+11.5%

Summary: Somerville housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 13.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Somerville
+14.9%
Medford
+11.1%
Cambridge
+6.6%
Arlington
+2.9%
Everett
0.0%

Housing Supply in Somerville, MA

How many homes are available in Somerville, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
201218+8.5%

Summary: The Somerville real estate market had 218 homes for sale in October 2024, a 8.5% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1512
-20.0%
2 5657
+1.8%
3 5259
+13.5%
4 3030
0.0%
5+ 4860
+25.0%

Summary: The Somerville housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.5%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 25%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4540-11.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

23 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Somerville, you may be able to get a good deal. 57.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 40 homes were sold or pending in Somerville in October 2024, down by 11.1% month-over-month. Of the 40 sold homes, 57% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 30% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Somerville, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
33 Days39 Days+16.2%

Summary: Homes in Somerville had an average of 39 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 16.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

26 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 40 homes were sold in Somerville; 65% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% 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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