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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Wakefield is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Wakefield, MA

How much do homes in Wakefield, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$760,000

$434/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$56,166(+8.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Wakefield have sold for 8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Wakefield was $760,000 in November 2024, up 8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $434.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $380.5K$361K
-5.1%
2 $555.5K$602K
+8.4%
3 $717.5K$760K
+5.9%
4 $804.5K$910K
+13.1%
5+ $950K$925K
-2.6%

Summary: Wakefield housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 5.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 13.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Stoneham
+8.1%
Wakefield
+8.0%
Lynnfield
+4.4%
Melrose
+2.9%
Reading
+1.1%

Housing Supply in Wakefield, MA

How many homes are available in Wakefield, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
8560-29.4%

Summary: The Wakefield real estate market had 60 homes for sale in November 2024, a 29.4% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 42
-50.0%
2 2114
-33.3%
3 3425
-26.5%
4 2117
-19.0%
5+ 52
-60.0%

Summary: The Wakefield housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 26.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 19%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 60%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2619-26.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Wakefield, you could pay more than the asking price. 52.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 19 homes were sold or pending in Wakefield in November 2024, down by 26.9% month-over-month. Of the 19 sold homes, 42% were sold under asking, 5% were sold at asking, and 53% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Wakefield, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
20 Days24 Days+21.1%

Summary: Homes in Wakefield had an average of 24 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 21.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

12 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 19 homes were sold in Wakefield; 63% of homes were sold within 30 days, 37% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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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