Compass new development offering as of 7/2020.
Q2 | 2022
MASSACHUSETTS QUARTERLY
MARKET REPORT
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MARKET NOTE
Is residential real estate due for a market correction? Nationally, the answer appears to be yes. Rapidly rising interest rates, inflationary prices and stock market declines have all contributed to a significant drop in mortgage applications and home sales. Of course, just like politics, all real estate is local. National statistics are usually based on closed sales from one or two months ago. And market conditions can vary significantly from city to city and region to region. Be sure to consult with your agent to understand market trends specific to your neck of the woods. So, how do things look in Greater Boston? The following observations are based on year-to-date MLSPIN data for 150 communities as of June 30, 2022. Among single-family homes, some local indicators are clearly pointing toward a market correction. Compared to June 30, 2021, the number of single families on the market was up 37% and price reductions increased 20%. Pending sales and closed sales were both down. There were some bright spots for sellers, however. Average sales price grew 11% year over year, while median sales price jumped 9%. Days-to-offer was down 21%, a sign that buyers were quickly snapping up new inventory. And sale- to-list ratio (i.e., the final sales price divided by the original list price) was up 1.6%. Among Greater Boston condominiums, we didn’t see much indication of a softening market. Six percent fewer units were available than at the end of the second quarter of 2021. Largely due to inventory constraints, average sales price climbed 13% and median sales price rose 9%. Days- to-offer, meanwhile, was down 23%, suggesting that strong demand is spurring faster sales of condos. As with single families, pending sales and closed sales of condos dipped year over year; this was expected, given that fewer units had come onto the market. Sale-to-list ratio declined, albeit only less than 0.5%, but buyers were still willing to pay an average of almost 2.5% above the asking price.
strategy is critical; most of our communities have seen an uptick in price reductions, which indicates it is possible to overprice a home in this market. Although many homes were still receiving multiple offers, Compass agents reported that fewer offers were arriving in these cases. They added that more sellers (especially of homes under $2 million) were considering offers with financial and other contingencies. Furthermore, buyers were less likely to bid as significantly over the asking price as they were just one month before. But buyers shouldn’t assume home prices will come crashing down anytime soon. In Greater Boston, a variety of factors will continue to cause inventory to remain low. The rise in interest rates will also complicate matters. Buyers may need to reconsider what purchase price is realistic for their budget or explore an adjustable rate mortgage to keep payments affordable. John Burns Real Estate Consulting (which provides market data to Compass) projects that average monthly mortgage payments will soar 39% this year due to price appreciation and swelling mortgage rates. While affordability will be a challenge, those who are in a position to buy now will almost certainly benefit, as home prices have historically appreciated over the long term.
CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS
In stark contrast with the Greater Boston market, single- family inventory shrank 17% and condo inventory was down 22% year over year on Cape Cod. For both property types, the numbers of pending and closed sales were down significantly, while prices were up. In Barnstable County, the median sales price for single-family homes and condos rose 14% and 20%, respectively.
On Martha’s Vineyard, the number of home sales dropped 27%, and the median sales price was up almost 13%.
On Nantucket, the number of home sales was down 38%, and the median sales price fell by 1.4%. Average sales price, however, was up 38%.
Sellers would be wise to adjust their expectations in light of these trends, particularly in the single-family arena. Pricing
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Sources: MLSPIN Area Market Review, 1/1/22-6/30/22 CCAIMLS, 1/1/22-6/30/22 LINK, 1/1/22-6/30/22, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket
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CAPE AND ISLANDS
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GLOSSARY
SINGLE-FAMILY A stand-alone house is a free-standing residential building. It is sometimes referred to as a single-family home, as opposed to a multi-family residential dwelling. CONDO A condominium, often shortened to condo, is a type of living space similar to an apartment but independently sellable and therefore regarded as real estate MEDIAN LIST PRICE The median list price is the price in the very middle of a data set, with exactly half of the houses priced for less and half priced for more. We refer to the median list price rather than the average list price because it is less affected by outliers or properties that skew the perceived values in a particular housing market. MEDIAN SALES PRICE (MSP) The median sales price is the price in the very middle of a data set, with exactly half of the houses sold for less and half sold for more. We refer to the median sold price rather than the average sold price because it is less affected by outliers or properties that skew the perceived values in a particular housing market. DAYS ON MARKET (DOM) Days on market is defined as the total number of days a listing is active before an offer is accepted or the listing is pulled off the market.
CLOSED SALES Figures for the current quarter are based on known closings recorded at the time the report is prepared.
QUARTERS Q1 January 1 – March 31 Q2 April 1 – June 30 Q3 July 1 – September 30 Q4 October 1 – December 31
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128 Beacon Street, Unit K | Exclusively listed by The Biega Kilgore Team
Living in Boston means a life at the center of everything — innovation and the arts, tradition, and technology. Bostonians are known for moving ever forward while cherishing simple, timeless pleasures like skating on Frog Pond, strolling the Public Garden, taking in various neighborhoods’ architectural gems, and shopping the boutiques of Newbury and Charles Streets. Just across the Charles River from Boston, leisure seekers in the Cambridge area can escape city life for the likes of Fresh Pond Reservation, and the manicured campuses of internationally-renowned universities.
Vibrant neighborhoods, such as Davis Square and Harvard Square, offer a diverse array of exciting dining, shopping, and nightlife options. Residents make their homes in spaces that are as diverse as the cities themselves— from the iconic brownstones of Back Bay, Beacon Street, and the South End, to Brookline and Cambridge’s generous estate properties and the extraordinary painted ladies of Jamaica Plain.
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SINGLE-FAMILY INVENTORY
Q2 2022
294
$1,551,844
TOTAL SINGLE-FAMILY SALES *
MEDIAN SALES PRICE **
35
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET ***
CONDOMINIUM INVENTORY
Q2 2022
1,736
$867,432
TOTAL CONDO SALES *
MEDIAN SALES PRICE **
38
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET ***
Towns included in the Boston & Cambridge region: Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Charlestown, Dorchester, Financial District, East Boston, Fenway, Jamaica Plain, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, Seaport, Waterfront, and West Roxbury.
* Total number of sales reflected per towns listed on following page in Q2 2022. ** Average of median sales price per towns listed on following page in Q2 2022. *** Data reflects totals and averages of the towns listed on the following page in Q2 2022.
Single-Family Data —
Q2 2021 ADOM
Q2 2022 ADOM
Q2 2021 Sales
Q2 2022 Sales
Town
% Change Q2 2021 MSP Q2 2022 MSP % Change
% Change
1
1
0.0% $800,000 $830,000 3.8% 23 29
26.1%
Allston
0
0
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Back Bay
0
1
--
--
$1,550,000
--
--
31
--
Bay Village
9
8
-11.1% $3,450,000 $4,750,000 37.7% 148 93 -37.2%
Beacon Hill
12
6
-50% $815,000
$913,500
12.1% 26 16
-38.5
Brighton
49
42
-14.3% $1,850,000 $2,497,500 35% 29 34 17.2%
Brookline
43
25
-41.9% $1,850,000 $2,100,000 13.5% 25
34
36%
Cambridge
19
27
42.1
$1,355,000 $1,400,000 3.3% 57
15
-73.7
Charlestown
31
19
-38.7
$740,000 $840,000 13.5% 31
37
19.4%
Dorchester
0
0
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Financial District
8
6
-25% $634,450 $722,000 13.8% 30 33
10%
East Boston
1
0
-100% $2,250,000
--
--
63
--
--
Fenway
15
21
40% $1,460,000 $1,175,000 -19.5% 26 21
-19.2%
Jamaica Plain
0
1
--
--
$929,000
--
--
36
--
Mission Hill
0
0
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
North End
37
42
13.5% $750,000
$742,500 -1.0% 17
20 17.6%
Roslindale
4
5
25% $570,000
$550,000 -3.5% 76 29 -61.8%
Roxbury
12
14
16.7% $1,137,000 $1,162,500 2.2% 69 21
-69.6%
South Boston
12
8
-33.3% $2,815,500 $3,825,000 35.9% 91
88
-3.3%
South End
0
0
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Seaport
0
0
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Waterfront
61
68
11.5% $810,000
$842,500
4% 19
15
-21%
West Roxbury
Market Data: Based on MLS Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 vs. Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; Pulled July 5, 2022
Condominium Data —
BOSTON AND CAMBRIDGE
Q2 2021 ADOM
Q2 2022 ADOM
Q2 2021 Sales
Q2 2022 Sales
Town
% Change Q2 2021 MSP Q2 2022 MSP % Change
% Change
27
22
-18.5% $535,000 $552,250
3.2% 49 31
-36.7%
Allston
126
99
-21.4% $1,270,000 $1,500,000 18.1% 90 47
-47.8%
Back Bay
3
3
0% $1,2350,000 $1,250,000 1.2% 10
9
-10.0%
Bay Village
56
56
0%
$949,000 $1,210,000 27.5% 59 29 -50.8%
Beacon Hill
104
57
-45.2% $521,000
$570,000
9.4% 50 46 -8.0%
Brighton
199
162
-18.6% $880,000
$877,500 -0.3% 37
30 -18.9%
Brookline
239
209 -12.6% $849,000 $1,015,000 19.6% 36 23 -36.1%
Cambridge
113
103
-8.8% $845,000 $804,500 -4.8% 32
27
-15.6%
Charlestown
144
126
-12.5% $576,500 $605,000 4.9% 30 28
-6.7%
Dorchester
1
2
100% $617,558
$969,750 57.0% 193 44 -77.2%
Financial District
161
107
-33.5% $660,000 $625,000 -5.3% 47
45
-4.3%
East Boston
42
27
-35.7% $635,000 $625,000 -1.6% 47
32
-31.9%
Fenway
168
145
-13.7% $705,206
$735,000
4.2% 32
23 -28.1%
Jamaica Plain
6
5
-16.7% $612,750
$585,000 -4.5% 16 59 268.8%
Mission Hill
34
19
-44.1% $685,000 $655,000 -4.4% 47
47
0.0%
North End
60
57
-5% $591,000
$650,000 10.0% 23
16 -30.4%
Roslindale
18
35
94% $580,000 $600,000 3.4% 61
46 -24.6%
Roxbury
254
170 -33.1% $777,400
$867,500
11.6% 47
36 -23.4%
South Boston
215
206 -4.2% $915,950 $1,094,500 19.5% 48 32 -33.3%
South End
56
37
-33.9% $1,637,000 $1,279,000 -21.9% 58 102
75.9%
Seaport
46
48
4.3% $1,077,500 $1,477,500 37.1% 93 63 -32.3%
Waterfront
37
41
10.8% $444,000 $536,000 20.7% 42
21
-50.0%
West Roxbury
Market Data: Based on MLS Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 vs. Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; Pulled July 5, 2022
257 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead | Exclusively listed by Bill Willis and Christine Tierney
862 Bay Road, Hamilton | Exclusively listed by Syndi Zaiger
From the dunes of Plum Island to the pristine sands of Wingaersheek Beach, where the Annisquam River meets Ipswich Bay, the North Shore of Boston promises tranquil escapes taken straight from a postcard. Updated Colonials lend an air of sophistication to traditional architectural styles, while iconic Gothic Revival and Queen Anne-style homes attract visits from students of architecture.
Those looking for a livelier scene might check out Salem’s year-round Halloween happenings or venture further north to New Hampshire’s shopping hot spots. Lobster rolls, flea markets, and an easy commute to Boston by commuter rail make for an enviable lifestyle that feels a lot like vacation.
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SINGLE-FAMILY INVENTORY
Q2 2022
715
$762,201
TOTAL SINGLE-FAMILY SALES *
MEDIAN SALES PRICE **
27
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET ***
CONDOMINIUM INVENTORY
Q2 2022
491
$513,233
TOTAL CONDO SALES *
MEDIAN SALES PRICE **
33
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET ***
Towns included in the North Shore region: Beverly, Chelsea, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynn, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Marblehead, Newburyport, Peabody, Rowley, Rockport, Salem, Salisbury, Swampscott, and Winthrop.
* Total number of sales reflected per towns listed on following page in Q2 2022. ** Average of median sales price per towns listed on following page in Q2 2022. *** Data reflects totals and averages of the towns listed on the following page in Q2 2022.
Single-Family Data —
Q2 2021 ADOM
Q2 2022 ADOM
Q2 2021 Sales
Q2 2022 Sales
Town
% Change Q2 2021 MSP Q2 2022 MSP % Change
% Change
80
82
2.5% $675,000
$688,000
1.9% 19
17
-10.5%
Beverly
6
8
33.3% $487,000 $630,000 29.4% 26
17 -34.6%
Chelsea
54
47
-13.0% $647,500 $640,000 -1.2% 16
15
-6.3%
Danvers
8
3
-62.5% $772,500
$855,000 10.7% 21
52 147.6%
Essex
37
40
8.1% $660,000 $625,000 -5.3% 38
23 -39.5%
Gloucester
18
27
50.0% $630,000 $700,000
11.1% 20 35
75.0%
Winthrop
29
37
27.6% $807,766
$863,760
6.9% 38
29 -23.7%
Ipswich
149
124 -16.8% $475,000
$520,000
9.5% 21
17
-19.0%
Lynn
Manchester- by-the-Sea
20
21
50% $1,075,000 $1,100,000 2.3% 52
46 -11.5%
72
50 -30.6% $837,500 $868,000 3.6% 22
23
4.5%
Marblehead
55
40
-27.3% $890,700 $1,025,000 15.1% 28
21
-25.0%
Newburyport
96
70
-27.1% $608,750 $644,000 5.8% 17
16 -5.9%
Peabody
23
18
-21.7% $790,000 $780,000 -1.3% 17
35 105.9%
Rowley
22
9
-59.1% $1,002,000 $890,000 -11.2% 48
16 -66.7%
Rockport
51
55
7.8% $542,000 $639,900
18.1% 19
17
-10.5%
Salem
13
20
53.8% $500,000
$539,950
8.0% 66
55 -16.7%
Salisbury
30
29
-3.3% $820,000 $900,000 9.8% 38
28 -26.3%
Hamilton
53
35
-34.0% $740,000
$811,000
9.6% 29
20 -31.0%
Swampscott
18
27
50.0% $630,000 $700,000
11.1% 20 35
75.0%
Winthrop
Market Data: Based on MLS Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 vs. Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; Pulled July 5, 2022
Condominium Data —
NORTH SHORE
Q2 2021 ADOM
Q2 2022 ADOM
Q2 2021 Sales
Q2 2022 Sales
Town
% Change Q2 2021 MSP Q2 2022 MSP % Change
% Change
41
36
-12.2% $380,000
$413,250
8.8% 22
20 -9.1%
Beverly
70
41
-41.4% $449,450 $425,000 -5.4% 27
32
18.5%
Chelsea
25
23
-8.0% $425,000
$431,000
1.4% 22
26 18.2%
Danvers
1
1
0.0% $585,000 $305,000 -47.9% 37
3 -91.9%
Essex
32
32
0.0% $452,500 $550,000 21.5% 62
34 -45.2%
Gloucester
32
30
-6.3% $464,500 $472,000
1.6% 48
27 -43.8%
Winthrop
19
17
-10.5% $380,000
$576,250 51.6% 31
24 -22.6%
Ipswich
61
58
-4.9% $290,000 $338,500 16.7% 48
40 -16.7%
Lynn
Manchester- by-the-Sea
2
2
0.0% $750,000
$795,000
6.0% 155
22 -85.8%
15
12
-20.0% $525,000
$527,500
0.5% 29 49 69.0%
Marblehead
52
45
-13.5% $523,250 $640,000 22.3% 21
22
4.8%
Newburyport
24
32
33.3% $399,000
$417,500
4.6% 16
17
6.3%
Peabody
2
2
0.0% $442,500 $416,000 -6.0% 20
17
-15.0%
Rowley
9
12
33.3% $580,000 $462,000 -20.3% 42
57
35.7%
Rockport
94
109
16.0% $431,500
$461,200
6.9% 20 23 15.0%
Salem
18
20
11.1% $442,500 $466,000 5.3% 30 59 96.7%
Salisbury
9
4
-55.6% $866,140 $1,023,000 18.1% 14
88 528.6%
Hamilton
21
15
-28.6% $401,000
$519,000 29.4% 24 28
16.7%
Swampscott
32
30
-6.3% $464,500 $472,000
1.6% 48
27 -43.8%
Winthrop
Market Data: Based on MLS Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 vs. Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; Pulled July 5, 2022
29 Anne Road, North Andover | Exclusively listed by the Lush Group
The communities north of Boston feature the luxuries of modern living amid picturesque streetscapes that honor New England’s history. Residences are as varied as that history itself, from Victorian homes and Colonial estates to updated farmhouses and new condominiums. Community investment has breathed new life into well- preserved town centers such as the Lexington Common and Andover’s Shawsheen Village Historic District. Beautifully restored mills house top-rated restaurants, and antique stores share space with contemporary boutiques.
Runners, hikers, and cyclists take full advantage of expansive greenspaces like the Boxford and Harold Parker State Forests, Breakheart Reservation, and Middlesex Fells Reservation, while children attend schools that rate among the best in the country. Residents enjoy an easy commute into Boston via car or commuter rail and can head a few miles north to New Hampshire for weekend getaways.
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SINGLE-FAMILY INVENTORY
Q2 2022
934
$820,250
TOTAL SINGLE-FAMILY SALES *
MEDIAN SALES PRICE **
17
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET ***
CONDOMINIUM INVENTORY
Q2 2022
470
$471,927
TOTAL CONDO SALES *
MEDIAN SALES PRICE **
20
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET ***
Towns included in the North of Boston region: Andover, Boxford, Everett, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lynnfield, Malden, Medford, Middleton, Melrose, North Andover, North Reading, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, and Wakefield.
* Total number of sales reflected per towns listed on following page in Q2 2022. ** Average of median sales price per towns listed on following page in Q2 2022. *** Data reflects totals and averages of the towns listed on the following page in Q2 2022.
Single-Family Data —
Q2 2021 ADOM
Q2 2022 ADOM
Q2 2021 Sales
Q2 2022 Sales
Town
% Change Q2 2021 MSP Q2 2022 MSP % Change
% Change
111
101
-9.0% $880,000 $1,050,000 19.3% 26
27
3.8%
Andover
34
34
0.0% $957,000 $990,000 3.4% 38
20 -47.4%
Boxford
27
19
-29.6% $535,000
$577,000
7.9% 31
15
-51.6%
Everett
114
106
-7.0% $462,500 $537,500 16.2% 18
19
5.6%
Haverhill
37
43
16.2% $395,000 $446,000 12.9% 20
25 25.0%
Lawrence
33
29
-12.1% $825,000 $1,300,000 57.6% 18
13 -27.8%
Lynnfield
56
67
19.6% $587,500
$665,000 13.2% 20
19 -5.0%
Malden
84
81
-3.6% $745,000
$875,000 17.4% 17
16 -5.9%
Medford
27
14
-48.1% $735,000 $1,155,000 57.1% 29
18 -37.9%
Middleton
75
79
5.3% $808,000 $890,000 10.1% 15
17
13.3%
Melrose
78
70
-10.3% $812,500
$877,500
8.0% 24
15 -37.5%
North Andover
59
45
-23.7% $730,000 $752,000
3.0% 15
13 -13.3%
North Reading
59
79
33.9% $775,000
$856,000 10.5% 20
17
-15.0%
Reading
69
54
-21.7% $551,000
$664,500 20.6% 24
16 -33.3%
Saugus
53
44
-17.0% $681,000
$737,500
8.3% 17
14 -17.6%
Stoneham
70
69
-1.4% $722,500
$751,000
3.9% 20
15 -25.0%
Wakefield
Market Data: Based on MLS Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 vs. Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; Pulled July 5, 2022
Condominium Data —
NORTH OF BOSTON
Q2 2021 ADOM
Q2 2022 ADOM
Q2 2021 Sales
Q2 2022 Sales
Town
% Change Q2 2021 MSP Q2 2022 MSP % Change
% Change
60
35
-41.7% $399,061
$525,000 31.6% 27
23 -14.8%
Andover
0
0
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Boxford
40
16
-60.0% $484,000 $475,000 -1.9% 28
20 -28.6%
Everett
93
69
-25.8% $296,700
$372,500 25.5% 17
14 -17.6%
Haverhill
16
12
-25.0% $187,000
$230,500 23.3% 31
17 -45.2%
Lawrence
2
7
250.0% $622,500 $640,000 2.8% 7
17
142.9%
Lynnfield
45
35
-22.2% $425,000 $430,000
1.2% 34 25 -26.5%
Malden
88
111
26.1% $577,500
$629,900
9.1% 36
17
-52.8%
Medford
16
9
-43.8% $505,000 $632,000 25.1% 28
26 -7.1%
Middleton
39
19
-51.3% $470,000 $425,000 -9.6% 22
24 9.1%
Melrose
53
46
-13.2% $347,000
$375,000
8.1% 17
14 -17.6%
North Andover
15
17
13.3% $279,000
$414,000 48.4% 38
19 -50.0%
North Reading
43
32
-25.6% $540,000 $560,000
3.7% 39
32 -17.9%
Reading
22
8
-63.6% $382,000 $460,000 20.4% 19
13 -31.6%
Saugus
35
24
-31.4% $358,000 $382,500 6.8% 22
17
-22.7%
Stoneham
69
30 -56.5% $472,000
$527,500
11.8% 28
29 3.6%
Wakefield
Market Data: Based on MLS Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 vs. Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; Pulled July 5, 2022
41 McCallar Lane, Concord | Exclusively listed by Evarts + McLean + Co
Greenspace abounds in the communities situated northwest of Boston, as several national protected areas are peppered throughout the region for its many residents to enjoy. Exercise enthusiasts relish the trails and bikeways of the Minuteman National Historic Park, while others that opt for a more leisurely outing are partial to the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge.
These suburban towns just outside of Boston may give the illusion of being a world away from the hustle and bustle, but commuters — and those looking to spend a few hours in the city — can still reap the benefits of city life by way of the MBTA train lines serving the region.
20
SINGLE-FAMILY INVENTORY
Q2 2022
1,155
MEDIAN SALES PRICE ** $1,037,290
TOTAL SINGLE-FAMILY SALES *
19
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET ***
CONDOMINIUM INVENTORY
Q2 2022
696
$643,410
TOTAL CONDO SALES *
MEDIAN SALES PRICE **
18
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET ***
Towns included in the Northwest of Boston region: Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Billerica, Burlington, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Dracut, Groton, Harvard, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard, Somerville, Tewksbury, Watertown, Waltham, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn, and Stow.
* Total number of sales reflected per towns listed on following page in Q2 2022. ** Average of median sales price per towns listed on following page in Q2 2022. *** Data reflects totals and averages of the towns listed on the following page in Q2 2022.
Single-Family Data —
Q2 2021 ADOM
Q2 2022 ADOM
Q2 2021 Sales
Q2 2022 Sales
Town
% Change Q2 2021 MSP Q2 2022 MSP % Change
% Change
77
64
-16.9% $853,000 $1,000,000 17.2% 19
14 -26.3%
Acton
92
90
-2.2% $1,037,500 $1,245,000 20.0% 11
12
9.1%
Arlington
35
16
-54.3% $900,000 $1,090,000 21.1% 23
16 -30.4%
Bedford
53
43
-18.9% $1,430,000 $1,696,000 18.6% 20 26 30.0%
Belmont
104
21
-79.8% $586,500 $653,000 11.3% 19
21
10.5%
Billerica
65
46
-29.2% $695,000 $770,000 10.8% 18
25 38.9%
Burlington
22
14 -36.4% $1,137,500 $1,266,924 11.4% 39
19 -51.3%
Carlisle
106
87
-17.9% $576,500 $650,000 12.7% 16
13 -18.8%
Chelmsford
57
54
-5.3% $1,750,000 $1,687,500 -3.6% 36 20 -44.4%
Concord
70
83
18.6% $487,500 $545,000 11.8% 22
17
-22.7%
Dracut
36
34
-5.6% $677,889
$800,000 18.0% 32
19 -46.9%
Groton
26
18
-30.8% $812,500 $1,100,000 35.4% 51
30 -41.2%
Harvard
122
96
-21.3% $1,510,000 $1,639,000 8.5% 28
19 -32.1%
Lexington
12
14
16.7% $1,440,500 $1,805,000 25.3% 35
19 -45.7%
Lincoln
38
25
-34.2% $495,000 $550,000
11.1% 20
15 -25.0%
Maynard
21
14
-33.3% $910,000 $1,279,750 40.6% 25
21
-16.0%
Somerville
63
79
25.4% $605,000 $640,000 5.8% 19
20 5.3%
Tewksbury
32
21
-34.4% $825,750
$815,000
-1.3% 17
32 88.2%
Watertown
93
92
-1.1% $705,000
$770,000
9.2% 20
15 -25.0%
Waltham
71
75
5.6% $630,000 $738,500 17.2% 19
19 0.0%
Wilmington
78
75
-3.8% $1,380,500 $1,550,000 12.3% 25
15 -40.0%
Winchester
78
65
-16.7% $650,000 $702,000 8.0% 18
18
0.0%
Woburn
35
29
-17.1% $700,000 $865,000 23.6% 36 20 -44.4%
Stow
Market Data: Based on MLS Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 vs. Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; Pulled July 5, 2022
Condominium Data —
NORTHWEST OF BOSTON
Q2 2021 ADOM
Q2 2022 ADOM
Q2 2021 Sales
Q2 2022 Sales
Town
% Change Q2 2021 MSP Q2 2022 MSP % Change
% Change
41
40
-2.4% $380,000 $440,500 15.9% 38
16 -57.9%
Acton
95
79
-16.8% $662,500 $807,000 21.8% 21
17
-19.0%
Arlington
9
15
66.7% $531,000
$818,000 54.0% 55
22 -60.0%
Bedford
44
26
-40.9% $750,000 $836,000 11.5% 36
19 -47.2%
Belmont
12
16
33.3% $346,250 $440,000 27.1% 22
18 -18.2%
Billerica
4
6
50.0% $552,500 $782,500 41.6% 47
17
-63.8%
Burlington
3
0
-100.0% $1,000,000
--
--
12
--
--
Carlisle
39
66
69.2% $350,000 $435,200 24.3% 28
12
-57.1%
Chelmsford
13
11
-15.4% $660,000 $899,000 36.2% 18
14 -22.2%
Concord
47
29
-38.3% $255,000 $362,500 42.2% 14
12 -14.3%
Dracut
8
7
-12.5% $341,000
$636,000 86.5% 55
25 -54.5%
Groton
5
12
140.0% $510,000
$632,916
24.1% 37
10 -73.0%
Harvard
17
18
5.9% $760,000 $850,000 11.8% 19
15
-21.1%
Lexington
5
4
-20.0% $438,000 $666,000 52.1% 27
17
-37.0%
Lincoln
10
9
-10.0% $379,375
$415,000
9.4% 16
18
12.5%
Maynard
206
137
-33.5% $794,750
$820,000 3.2% 42
33 -21.4%
Somerville
37
37
0.0% $396,000 $460,000 16.2% 18
14 -22.2%
Tewksbury
62
67
8.1% $627,500
$706,500 12.6% 26
20 -23.1%
Watertown
101
57
-43.6% $515,000
$570,000 10.7% 38
17
-55.3%
Waltham
4
0
-100.0% $579,950
--
--
30
--
--
Wilmington
33
24
-27.3% $720,000
$739,500
2.7% 36 40 11.1%
Winchester
46
31
-32.6% $499,250 $485,000 -2.9% 30
18 -40.0%
Woburn
3
5
66.7% $660,000
$710,000
7.6% 43
10 -76.7%
Stow
Market Data: Based on MLS Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 vs. Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; Pulled July 5, 2022
19 Burnham Road, Newton | Exclusively listed by Allison Blank
MetroWest combines stunning conservation lands, tranquil ponds, and apple orchards with sought- after accessibility to offerings of urban living. Arts aficionados relish the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra, while the Natick Center for the Arts showcases some of the country’s most beloved musicians. Locals enjoy fine dining, dance, and theater performances, while also having access to trails and extensive conservation land.
Time spent at home might mean enjoying all the comforts and modern amenities of a brick Georgian revival with a wide front porch, a contemporary Colonial with cathedral ceilings, a well-appointed condominium, or a newly renovated townhome.
24
SINGLE-FAMILY INVENTORY
Q2 2022
974
$1,393,167
TOTAL SINGLE-FAMILY SALES *
MEDIAN SALES PRICE **
19
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET ***
CONDOMINIUM INVENTORY
Q2 2022
279
$821,736
TOTAL CONDO SALES *
MEDIAN SALES PRICE **
31
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET ***
Towns included in the Metrowest region: Dedham, Dover, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton, Sherborn, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, Weston, and Westwood.
* Total number of sales reflected per towns listed on following page in Q2 2022. ** Average of median sales price per towns listed on following page in Q2 2022. *** Data reflects totals and averages of the towns listed on the following page in Q2 2022.
Single-Family Data —
Q2 2021 ADOM
Q2 2022 ADOM
Q2 2021 Sales
Q2 2022 Sales
Town
% Change Q2 2021 MSP Q2 2022 MSP % Change
% Change
94
85
-9.6% $662,500
$731,500 10.4% 29
16 -44.8%
Dedham
23
27
17.4% $1,400,000 $1,831,000 30.8% 75
19 -74.7%
Dover
150
146
-2.7% $599,000 $650,000 8.5% 14
11
-21.4%
Framingham
102
95
-6.9% $761,000
$950,000 24.8% 18
20 11.1%
Natick
102
101
-1.0% $1,237,500 $1,555,000 25.7% 19
16 -15.8%
Needham
196
176
-10.2% $1,600,000 $1,760,000 10.0% 29
18 -37.9%
Newton
26
31
19.2% $1,124,500 $1,275,000 13.4% 30
27
-10.0%
Sherborn
83
84
1.2% $1,035,000 $1,274,500 23.1% 14
25 78.6%
Sudbury
53
37
-30.2% $1,010,000 $1,095,000 8.4% 36 20 -44.4%
Wayland
104
105
1.0% $1,824,500 $2,200,000 20.6% 22
12 -45.5%
Wellesley
48
44
-8.3% $2,165,000 $2,270,000 4.8% 72
27 -62.5%
Weston
72
43
-40.3% $1,002,500 $1,126,000 12.3% 25
15 -40.0%
Westwood
Market Data: Based on MLS Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 vs. Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; Pulled July 5, 2022
Condominium Data —
METROWEST
Q2 2021 ADOM
Q2 2022 ADOM
Q2 2021 Sales
Q2 2022 Sales
Town
% Change Q2 2021 MSP Q2 2022 MSP % Change
% Change
23
17
-26.1% $500,000 $490,000 -2.0% 30
21
-30.0%
Dedham
2
3
50.0% $597,500
$865,000 44.8% 13
13
0.0%
Dover
58
58
0.0% $269,000
$337,500 25.5% 27
90 233.3%
Framingham
49
39
-20.4% $531,000
$700,000 31.8% 32
20 -37.5%
Natick
21
17
-19.0% $775,000 $900,000 16.1% 52
17
-67.3%
Needham
163
95
-41.7% $818,000
$910,000
11.2% 39
19 -51.3%
Newton
4
1
-75.0% $719,500
$900,000 25.1% 41
37
-9.8%
Sherborn
6
8
33.3% $602,984 $782,080 29.7% 34 14 -58.8%
Sudbury
8
15
87.5% $827,750 $1,195,000 44.4% 61
61
0.0%
Wayland
104
105
1.0% $1,824,500 $2,200,000 20.6% 22
12 -45.5%
Wellesley
4
5
25.0% $767,500
$700,000 -8.8% 33
17 -48.5%
Weston
15
9
-40.0% $1,045,243 $975,000 -6.7% 45
44 -2.2%
Westwood
Market Data: Based on MLS Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 vs. Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; Pulled July 5, 2022
5 Elm Street, Canton | Exclusively sold by Melissa Mayer
Anchored by the Blue Hills Reservation and Borderland State Park, the towns situated southeast of Boston are known for their vast array of businesses, including technology, retail, wholesale, and manufacturing, complemented by entertainment venues and professional sporting arenas.
locals and visitors alike, while nearby Mansfield draws flocks of people to town to enjoy live music performances and events. Only a 40-minute drive to Boston, this region serves as a popular commuter’s community, as residents are afforded the conveniences of the city, seamlessly blended with the spacious benefits provided by a suburban lifestyle.
Foxborough, home to the New England Patriots, hosts a slew of year-round activities for both
28
SINGLE-FAMILY INVENTORY
Q2 2022
549
$721,838
TOTAL SINGLE-FAMILY SALES *
MEDIAN SALES PRICE **
22
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET ***
CONDOMINIUM INVENTORY
Q2 2022
204
$532,704
TOTAL CONDO SALES *
MEDIAN SALES PRICE **
23
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET ***
Towns included in the Southwest of Boston region: Avon, Abington, Canton, Franklin, Foxborough, Norfolk, Norwood, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Sharon, Stoughton, and Wrentham.
* Total number of sales reflected per towns listed on following page in Q2 2022. ** Average of median sales price per towns listed on following page in Q2 2022. *** Data reflects totals and averages of the towns listed on the following page in Q2 2022.
Single-Family Data —
Q2 2021 ADOM
Q2 2022 ADOM
Q2 2021 Sales
Q2 2022 Sales
Town
% Change Q2 2021 MSP Q2 2022 MSP % Change
% Change
9
18
100.0% $520,000
$475,500 -8.6% 14
22
57.1%
Avon
44
36
-18.2% $462,500 $590,500 27.7% 17
22 29.4%
Abington
67
43
-35.8% $725,000
$799,900 10.3% 18
31
72.2%
Canton
102
75
-26.5% $602,500 $695,000 15.4% 23
20 -13.0%
Franklin
53
41
-22.6% $606,000
$710,000
17.2% 19
19 0.0%
Foxborough
40
38
-5.0% $727,500
$775,000
6.5% 35
31
-11.4%
Norfolk
64
65
1.6% $630,000 $680,000
7.9% 14
19 35.7%
Norwood
64
15
-76.6% $575,500
$712,500 23.8% 20
15 -25.0%
Mansfield
63
48
-23.8% $850,000 $1,087,500 27.9% 28
23 -17.9%
Medfield
34
28
-17.6% $570,000
$703,000 23.3% 16
17
6.3%
Medway
78
68
-12.8% $490,000 $580,000 18.4% 20
18 -10.0%
Stoughton
61
49
-58.8% $775,000
$850,000
9.7% 26
29 -66.3%
Sharon
42
25
-40.5% $615,000
$725,000 17.9% 24
15 -37.5%
Wrentham
Market Data: Based on MLS Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 vs. Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; Pulled July 5, 2022
Condominium Data —
SOUTHWEST OF BOSTON
Q2 2021 ADOM
Q2 2022 ADOM
Q2 2021 Sales
Q2 2022 Sales
Town
% Change Q2 2021 MSP Q2 2022 MSP % Change
% Change
0
0
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Avon
13
11
-15.4% $360,000 $380,000 5.6% 17
14 -17.6%
Abington
43
44
2.3% $459,000
$552,142
20.3% 41
30 -26.8%
Canton
39
31
-20.5% $389,000 $460,000 18.3% 22
13 -40.9%
Franklin
14
7
-50.0% $487,500
$525,000
7.7% 30
14 -53.3%
Foxborough
14
8
-42.9% $600,953
$655,000
9.0% 81
21
-74.1%
Norfolk
37
21
-43.2% $415,000
$450,000 8.4% 39
15
-61.5%
Norwood
15
25
66.7% $305,000 $309,500
1.5% 15
14 -6.7%
Mansfield
7
9
28.6% $350,000 $670,000 91.4% 18
29 61.1%
Medfield
8
5
-37.5% $365,000
$517,835
41.9% 27
22 -18.5%
Medway
23
27
17.4% $340,000 $376,000 10.6% 22
18 -18.2%
Stoughton
17
7
-58.8% $460,000
$710,000 54.3% 104 35 -66.3%
Sharon
4
9
125.0% $379,950
$786,972
107.1% 16
47 193.8%
Wrentham
Market Data: Based on MLS Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 vs. Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; Pulled July 5, 2022
170 Otis Street, Hingham | Exclusively listed by the Kevin Lewis Group
The historic towns of the South Shore showcase stately Colonials, townhomes, and Capes, as well as nineteenth century country houses and estates framed by fieldstone walls. New construction homes in the tradition of the Georgian Colonial are neighbors to tasteful condos with floor-to-ceiling bay windows and coastal views. While residents enjoy the proximity to both Boston and Providence, the South Shore has plenty to entice in its own right, from fresh oysters and farm-to-table dining to swimming, hiking, and biking in the Blue Hills and Neponset Reservations.
Defined by the prominence of Route 3, the South Shore features several gorgeous seaside towns along this highly traveled path, making for a picturesque excursion leading to the Cape. Families count on excellent schools, enjoy arts and cultural delights like dance performances and outdoor music festivals, and cherish institutions like the South Shore Music Circus and South Shore Children’s Museum.
32
SINGLE-FAMILY INVENTORY
Q2 2022
979
$737,297
TOTAL SINGLE-FAMILY SALES *
MEDIAN SALES PRICE **
24
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET ***
CONDOMINIUM INVENTORY
Q2 2022
359
$588,229
TOTAL CONDO SALES *
MEDIAN SALES PRICE **
43
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET ***
Towns included in the South Shore region: Braintree, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Marshfield, Milton, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Quincy, Rockland, Scituate, and Weymouth.
* Total number of sales reflected per towns listed on following page in Q2 2022. ** Average of median sales price per towns listed on following page in Q2 2022. *** Data reflects totals and averages of the towns listed on the following page in Q2 2022.
Single-Family Data —
Q2 2021 ADOM
Q2 2022 ADOM
Q2 2021 Sales
Q2 2022 Sales
Town
% Change Q2 2021 MSP Q2 2022 MSP % Change
% Change
38
28
-26.3% $397,500 $442,500 11.3% 36
19 -47.2%
Braintree
44
29
-34.1% $1,312,000 $1,365,000 4.0% 50
31
-38.0%
Cohasset
62
41
-33.9% $882,500
$110,000 -87.5% 24 38 58.3%
Duxbury
51
35
-31.4% $640,000 $705,000 10.2% 29
25 -13.8%
Hanover
91
81
-11.0% $1,175,000 $1,399,000 19.1% 21
24 14.3%
Hingham
44
32
-27.3% $618,500
$701,000 13.3% 31
22 -29.0%
Hull
39
28
-28.2% $590,000
$611,500
3.6% 37
36 -2.7%
Kingston
55
54
-1.8% $635,000
$677,500
6.7% 23
20 -13.0%
Marshfield
87
76
-12.6% $906,000 $990,000 9.3% 25
17
-32.0%
Milton
35
50
42.9% $810,000
$971,500
19.9% 39
18 -53.8%
Norwell
66
41
-37.9% $535,000 $572,000
6.9% 32
22 -31.3%
Pembroke
202
170 -15.8% $510,000
$598,750 17.4% 34 28 -17.6%
Plymouth
118
87
-26.3% $632,500 $665,000
5.1% 27
24 -11.1%
Quincy
63
29 -54.0% $445,000 $502,000 12.8% 18
15
-16.7%
Rockland
74
67
-9.5% $785,000
$876,000 11.6% 26
29 11.5%
Scituate
138
131
-5.1% $545,000
$610,000
11.9% 21
19 -9.5%
Weymouth
Market Data: Based on MLS Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 vs. Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; Pulled July 5, 2022
Condominium Data —
SOUTH SHORE
Q2 2021 ADOM
Q2 2022 ADOM
Q2 2021 Sales
Q2 2022 Sales
Town
% Change Q2 2021 MSP Q2 2022 MSP % Change
% Change
38
28
-26.3% $397,500 $442,500 11.3% 36
19 -47.2%
Braintree
6
7
16.7% $732,500 $865,000 18.1% 70 40 -42.9%
Cohasset
7
4
-42.9% $475,000
$589,000 24.0% 19
17
-10.5%
Duxbury
9
5
-44.4% $580,000 $653,660 12.7% 44 16 -63.6%
Hanover
30
19
-36.7% $828,500 $600,000 -27.6% 62
47 -24.2%
Hingham
19
18
-5.3% $385,000 $508,000 31.9% 25
31
24.0%
Hull
1
1
0.0% $440,000 $336,000 -23.6% 5
8
60.0%
Kingston
10
5
-50.0% $234,000 $255,000
9.0% 22
12 -45.5%
Marshfield
6
6
0.0% $944,500 $1,335,000 41.3% 59 160 171.2%
Milton
3
2
-33.3% $700,000 $869,000 24.1% 176 154 -12.5%
Norwell
5
6
20.0% $351,000
$403,500 15.0% 20
10 -50.0%
Pembroke
95
63
-33.7% $390,000 $480,000 23.1% 52
33 -36.5%
Plymouth
152
106 -30.3% $505,000 $430,000 -14.9% 51
23 -54.9%
Quincy
11
9
-18.2% $335,000 $385,000 14.9% 13
14
7.7%
Rockland
26
15
-42.3% $734,000 $890,000 21.3% 57
83 45.6%
Scituate
58
65
12.1% $308,500 $370,000 19.9% 29
28 -3.4%
Weymouth
Market Data: Based on MLS Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 vs. Total Sold Market Statistics April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021; Pulled July 5, 2022
41 Jefferson Avenue, Nantucket | Exclusively listed by The Mazer Group
A favorite destination for tourists, statespeople, and celebrities, the Cape and Islands have even more to offer those who make it home. Known for its signature wood-framed clapboard homes, the coastal region also boasts traditional Colonial and salt-box homes, seaside cottages, and luxury condos. Simply taking in the majestic sunsets is an activity on its own, but residents of the Cape and Islands also enjoy playing at pristine golf courses, dining at five-star restaurants, watching the seals at the
Chatham Fish Pier, strolling through sculpture gardens and, of course, beachgoing, sailing, and swimming. From townhomes adjoining the vibrant streets of Provincetown to tranquil, secluded estates across the region, Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard have something for everyone.
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