Massachusetts Home Prices 2025: Latest Trends & MA Real Estate Market Insights
Table of Contents
- Introduction (#introduction)
- Massachusetts Single Family Home Prices (#massachusetts-single-family-home-prices)
- Seasonal Trends (#seasonal-trends)
- Sales Volume & Appreciation Rates (#sales-volume–appreciation-rates)
- What This Means (#what-this-means)
- Days on Market in Massachusetts (#days-on-market-in-massachusetts)
- Key Takeaways (#key-takeaways)
- List to Sale Price Ratio (#list-to-sale-price-ratio)
- Massachusetts Housing Inventory Levels (#massachusetts-housing-inventory-levels)
- Why Inventory Matters (#why-inventory-matters)
- Future Outlook 2025-2026 (#future-outlook-2025-2026)
- Frequently Asked Questions (#frequently-asked-questions)
- Conclusion (#conclusion)
The Massachusetts Real Estate Market continues to outperform other parts of the country. Year to date the average home price for Single Family houses in Massachusetts according to MLSPIn was $862,838. This is compared to the $820,811 that we posted in August of 2024. This is a 5.12% increase in Massachusetts home prices.
The rate of sales has actually ticked up in Massachusetts as well. Through the end of August, we have seen 25,154 homes sell. This is compared to the 24,737 houses that we had seen sell for the first 8 months of 2024. This means that sales are up by 1.69%. Not bad considering most spots in the country have seen sales decline. So a marginal increase in the amount of sales is actually a win.
There is an interesting and possibly concerning trend. The year over year appreciation rate has actually decreased as the year has progressed. In January it was 9.71%. In July it was 5.31% and now as August has come to a close, the year over year appreciation rate is now 5.12%.
| Month | YoY % Change |
| January | 9.71% |
| February | 7.02% |
| March | 6.55% |
| April | 5.31% |
| May | 5.73% |
| June | 5.45% |
| July | 5.31% |
| August | 2.69% |
Massachusetts Home Prices
Month over month the average sales price has been on the decline. Pricing peaked in June of 2025 and we have now seen two consecutive months of pricing decreases. Down 2.9% last month and now 2.5% this month.
But there is nothing to be concerned about with month over month price decreases this time of year. We see this every year. Prices peak and they then retreat.
Massachusetts Single Family Days on Market
Here are some other interesting stats that are worth it to keep our eyes on.
The Days on Market in Massachusetts have been higher every month in 2025 compared to 2024. Something that I find a little interesting is that the amount of additional days on the market has actually decreased from the beginning of the year to August.
Massachusetts List to Sale Price Ratio
Another interesting set of data points are in the list to sale price ratios. 2025 had higher List to Sale Price Ratios in Massachusetts for January and February. But since then, we have seen it inverted with having higher list to sale price ratios in 2024 then in 2025.
Like the pricing data, it’s normal to see the list to sale price ratio be on a downward trajectory as we go into the Fall and Winter market. It’s the simple supply and demand equation. As supply increases and demand decreases then the ratio that houses sell for compared to the seller’s initial asking price also decreases.
Massachusetts Inventory Levels
And a real quick look at the most important factor that influences Massachusetts Real Estate Housing Prices… Inventory levels!
Single Family inventory levels continue to be at a 5 year high. Which for the record, is still historically low. We currently have 916 additional Massachusetts Single Family houses on the market on 9/20/2025 compared to the same time in 2024. And now 1,209 more single family houses on the market than compared to the same time in 2022.
Wrapping Up: What Massachusetts Home Prices Mean for You in the Fall of 2025 and Beyond
As we close out this deep dive into the Massachusetts housing market through August 2025, the picture is one of resilient growth amid familiar seasonal shifts. Massachusetts Single Family home prices are up 5.12% to $862,838 while sales are up 1.69% year to date to 25,154 houses sold.
Massachusetts continues to buck national trends of declining transactions and declining home prices. Yes, the slowing appreciation rate is something to keep an eye on. Yes, inventory growth is something to keep an eye on. Yes, the days on market and list to sales price ratios are all something to keep an eye on… But the market remains strong.
Looking ahead to the Fall 2025 market and into 2026, forecasts paint an optimistic yet measured outlook. A rate cut won’t do much to the market… But many rate cuts, that could be a different story.
In the Fall, expect some great buying opportunities if you are a buyer. If you are a seller, then expect some struggles with the limited buyer demand and increase in inventory. Even though things won’t fly off the shelf, don’t fret as the market is still a very strong market. But this balanced market: steady appreciation without the frenzy, will create prime opportunities for savvy buyers and sellers.
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