Waltham, MA Housing Market & Real Estate

Seller's market+3.3% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in Waltham, MA is $774,383, up 3.3% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 24 days with 33 active listings. The market is currently a seller's market.

$774,383median sale price

Is Waltham a buyer's or seller's market?

Seller's market1.9 months of supply24 avg. days on market

Waltham, MA is currently a seller's market, based on 1.9 months of supply and homes selling in about 24 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

17

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

24

Average pace

Active listings

33

1.9 months supply

Sale-to-list

99.0%

Below asking

Waltham, MA market data

Current housing market statistics for Waltham, MA
MetricValue
Median sale price$774,383
Median list price$999,500
Year-over-year price change+3.3%
Average days on market24 days
Active inventory33 listings
Months of supply1.9 months
Sale-to-list price ratio99.0%
Market conditionSeller's market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Waltham housing market is currently classified as a seller's market with a median sale price of $774,383. Prices have risen 3.3% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 24 days on market, indicating 1.9 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Waltham

There are currently 33 homes listed for sale in Waltham, Massachusetts. The median listing price is $1000K.

Active listings

33

Homes on market

Median list price

$1000K

Avg. days on market

24

Days until sale

New this week

20

Newly listed

Price drops:9.1%of listings
Sale-to-list:99.0%

Top public schools in Waltham

10 schools tracked · 5,709 students

The largest public schools serving Waltham, MA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Waltham Sr High

Grades 9-12 · 1,816 students

Public

John F Kennedy Middle

Grades 6-8 · 628 students

Public

John W. McDevitt Middle School

Grades 6-8 · 604 students

Public

Northeast Elementary School

Grades PK-5 · 500 students

Public

Douglas MacArthur Elementary School

Grades K-5 · 475 students

Public

Henry Whittemore Elementary School

Grades K-5 · 386 students

Public

William F. Stanley Elementary School

Grades PK-5 · 376 students

Public

James Fitzgerald Elementary School

Grades K-5 · 354 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Waltham?

The median home sale price in Waltham is $774,383, up 3.3% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Waltham?

Homes typically spend 24 days on market before going under contract.

Is Waltham a buyer's or seller's market?

With 1.9 months of supply, Waltham is currently a seller's market.

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