Is Watertown Town, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Watertown Town is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Watertown Town, MA

How much do homes in Watertown Town, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$842,500

$527/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$7,125(+0.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Watertown Town have sold for 0.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Watertown Town was $842,500 in November 2024, up 0.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $527.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $417K$511K
+22.5%
2 $530K$630K
+18.9%
3 $845K$849.9K
+0.6%
4 $1.1M$1.0M
-6.8%
5+ $1.1M$1.2M
+4.3%

Summary: Watertown Town housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 22.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 18.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Belmont
+8.9%
Newton
+7.8%
Waltham
+6.6%
Watertown Town
+0.9%
Watertown
+0.7%

Housing Supply in Watertown Town, MA

How many homes are available in Watertown Town, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
10688-17.0%

Summary: The Watertown Town real estate market had 88 homes for sale in November 2024, a 17.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 42
-50.0%
2 2822
-21.4%
3 3728
-24.3%
4 2023
+15.0%
5+ 1713
-23.5%

Summary: The Watertown Town 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 21.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 24.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 15%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 23.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2819-32.1%

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 Watertown Town, 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 Watertown Town in November 2024, down by 32.1% 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 Watertown Town, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
26 Days35 Days+33.2%

Summary: Homes in Watertown Town had an average of 35 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 33.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

11 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 Watertown Town are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 19 homes were sold in Watertown Town; 58% of homes were sold within 30 days, 37% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% 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 17 Days Ago

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