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Real estate market statistics showing the Cambridge MA home price for Condo, Single, and Multi-Family homes sold 2021 through 2024 are provided below.

Cambridge MA Home Price

Property TypeAvg. Sale $Median Sale $SP:OP
Condo
YE 2021$987,707$825,000101%
YE 2022$1,112,433$907,500101%
YE 2023$1,116,303$920,000100%
YTD 2024 Q3$1,114,738$938,000103%
Single Family
YE 2021$2,124,383$1,800,000105%
YE 2022$2,441,989$1,872,500105%
YE 2023$2,646,388$2,000,000101%
YTD 2024 Q3$2,548,615$2,219,000100%
Multi-Family
YE 2021$2,115,204$1,717,50099%
YE 2022$2,166,418$1,887,50097%
YE 2023$2,104,326$1.805,00096%
YTD 2024 Q3$2,199,377$1,775,000100%

KEY:  YE = Year End  YTD = Year To Date  SP:OP = Sales Price to Original Price Ratio

Data Source: MLS Pinergy® as of 9-30-2024
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Cambridge MA Housing Inventory 2021-2024

A comparison of the total number of homes listed for sale in Medford MA from 2021 to 2024 are provided below:

Property TypeYE 2021YE 2022YE 2023YTD 2024 Q3
Condo865803735574
Single-Family197199173152
Multi-Family1491339898

KEY:  YE = Year End  YTD = Year To Date

Data Source: MLS Pinergy® as of 9-30-2024
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Average Home Price Cambridge MA

How Is Average and Median Price Calculated?

In order to calculate an average home sale price, divide the total number of homes sold by the total sum of all home sale prices.  Find the median sale price by sorting the data from the lowest to highest price, then find the middle value.  It is not unusual in our local markets for the average sale price and median sale price to be significantly different.

Why Is Median Home Price Important?

Despite the fact that most media outlets will focus on the average home sale price in news about real estate; the median sale price is also very important.  Mortgage underwriters watch median home sale price activity to determine risk for lending in any given market.  An underwriter will typically analyze median home sale price activity either by a postal zip code or by the county as a whole.

Changes in the median home price will indicate if the home values are increasing or decreasing.  Many factors determine the costs associated with a home mortgage loan.  For example, borrowers who purchase a home in a market with decreasing median home sale prices may receive a higher mortgage interest rate.

About Cambridge MA

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts is located 2.23 miles northwest of Boston and comprises approximately 6.5 square miles of land.  The postal zip codes in Cambridge are 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142, 02163, and 02238 (used for PO Boxes only).

Style of Government

First settled in 1630, Cambridge was later incorporated as a city in 1846 and follows the “Plan E Proportional Representation” style of governing.

Residential Taxes in Cambridge MA

The residential tax rate in Cambridge MA for fiscal year 2024 is 5.92%.  Tax rates are stated as a percentage for every $1,000 of the assessed value.  Several types of tax savings are available; including a residential exemption for homeowners who qualify.

For more information:  Residential Taxes in MA

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To learn more about the average home price and other real estate market statistics in Cambridge MA, contact me to schedule a Home Seller or Home Buyer Consultation.  Primary service areas also include Arlington, Belmont, Medford, and Somerville Massachusetts.

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