Watertown, MA Housing Market & Real Estate
Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·
Quick answer: The median home sale price in Watertown, MA is $875,000, down 23.9% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 22 days with 43 active listings. The market is currently a seller's market.
$875,000median sale price
Is Watertown a buyer's or seller's market?
Watertown, MA is currently a seller's market, based on 2.3 months of supply and homes selling in about 22 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
19
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
22
Average pace
Active listings
43
2.3 months supply
Sale-to-list
100.5%
Above asking
Watertown, MA market data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $875,000 |
| Median list price | $949,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | -23.9% |
| Average days on market | 22 days |
| Active inventory | 43 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.3 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 100.5% |
| Market condition | Seller's market |
Source: Redfin · Updated weekly
The Watertown housing market is currently classified as a seller's market with a median sale price of $875,000. Prices have fallen 23.9% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 22 days on market, indicating 2.3 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 Watertown
There are currently 43 homes listed for sale in Watertown, Massachusetts. The median listing price is $949K.
Active listings
43
Homes on market
Median list price
$949K
Avg. days on market
22
Days until sale
New this week
32
Newly listed
Top public schools in Watertown
5 schools tracked · 2,717 students
The largest public schools serving Watertown, 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.
Watertown High
Grades 9-12 · 760 students
Hosmer
Grades PK-5 · 720 students
Watertown Middle
Grades 6-8 · 551 students
James Russell Lowell
Grades K-5 · 376 students
Cunniff
Grades K-5 · 310 students
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 Watertown?
The median home sale price in Watertown is $875,000, down 23.9% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Watertown?
Homes typically spend 22 days on market before going under contract.
Is Watertown a buyer's or seller's market?
With 2.3 months of supply, Watertown is currently a seller's market.
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