Is West Worcester, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing West Worcester is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in West Worcester, MA

How much do homes in West Worcester, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$460,100

$259/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$34,433(+8.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in West Worcester have sold for 8.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in West Worcester was $460,100 in November 2024, up 8.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $259.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $231.2K$265K
+14.6%
2 $335K$374K
+11.6%
3 $415K$447K
+7.7%
4 $459.5K$518K
+12.7%
5+ $625K$665K
+6.4%

Summary: West Worcester housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 14.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

West Tatnuck
+15.2%
Salisbury Street / Newton Square
+11.6%
West Worcester
+8.1%
Cider Mill
-1.9%

Housing Supply in West Worcester, MA

How many homes are available in West Worcester, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
133124-6.8%

Summary: The West Worcester real estate market had 124 homes for sale in November 2024, a 6.8% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 3027
-10.0%
3 5458
+7.4%
4 1918
-5.3%
5+ 2920
-31.0%

Summary: The West Worcester 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 increased by 7.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 5.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 31%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3233+3.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

12 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

20 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in West Worcester, you could pay more than the asking price. 60.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 33 homes were sold or pending in West Worcester in November 2024, up by 3.1% month-over-month. Of the 33 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 3% were sold at asking, and 61% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for West Worcester, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
18 Days30 Days+62.1%

Summary: Homes in West Worcester had an average of 30 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 62.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

23 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 33 homes were sold in West Worcester; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% 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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