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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Malden is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Malden, MA

How much do homes in Malden, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$659,777

$416/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$59,777(+10.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Malden have sold for 10% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Malden was $659,777 in May 2024, up 10% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $416.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $337.5K$365.5K
+8.3%
2 $420K$470K
+11.9%
3 $595K$670K
+12.6%
4 $699K$802.5K
+14.8%
5+ $850K$860K
+1.2%

Summary: Malden housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Medford
+11.0%
Malden
+10.0%
Everett
+7.7%
Melrose
+7.3%
Revere
-3.9%

Housing Supply in Malden, MA

How many homes are available in Malden, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
81810.0%

Summary: The Malden real estate market had 81 homes for sale in May 2024, the same as April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 44
0.0%
2 2521
-16.0%
3 2321
-8.7%
4 1216
+33.3%
5+ 1719
+11.8%

Summary: The Malden housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 16%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
3322-33.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

19 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Malden, you could pay more than the asking price. 86.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 22 homes were sold or pending in Malden in May 2024, down by 33.3% month-over-month. Of the 22 sold homes, 14% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 86% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Malden, MA

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

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
20 Days20 Days0.1%

Summary: Homes in Malden had an average of 20 days on market in May 2024, up by 0.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

20 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During May 2024, 22 homes were sold in Malden; 91% of homes were sold within 30 days, 5% 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.

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