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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Wellesley is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Wellesley was a Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Wellesley, MA

How much do homes in Wellesley, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$2,095,000

$664/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$331,666(+18.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Wellesley have sold for 18.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Wellesley was $2,095,000 in November 2024, up 18.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $664.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $750K$800K
+6.7%
2 $989K$1.8M
+83.9%
3 $1.2M$1.4M
+20.2%
4 $1.8M$2.0M
+9.3%
5+ $2.9M$2.7M
-5.7%

Summary: Wellesley housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 83.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 20.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Wellesley
+18.8%
Wellesley Hills
+12.2%
Needham
+10.3%
Weston
+5.1%
Needham Heights
-5.4%

Housing Supply in Wellesley, MA

How many homes are available in Wellesley, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
10380-22.3%

Summary: The Wellesley real estate market had 80 homes for sale in November 2024, a 22.3% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 33
0.0%
2 1110
-9.1%
3 2113
-38.1%
4 2518
-28.0%
5+ 4336
-16.3%

Summary: The Wellesley 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 9.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 38.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 28%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 16.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2716-40.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Wellesley, you could pay more than the asking price. 43.8% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 16 homes were sold or pending in Wellesley in November 2024, down by 40.7% month-over-month. Of the 16 sold homes, 38% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 44% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Wellesley, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
37 Days28 Days-25.3%

Summary: Homes in Wellesley had an average of 28 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 25.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

11 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 16 homes were sold in Wellesley; 69% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% 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 21 Days Ago

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