Single Family homes sold and for sale in Swansea, MA during the first four months of 2012

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Swansea, MA during the first four months of 2012

Can you believe 2012 is already 1/3 over? Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Swansea, MA during the 4 month of 2012 and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 37 single family homes sold in Swansea during this period with a median price of $205,300. For the same period in 2011, 34 single family homes sold with a median price of $220,750.

Sales volume is up 9% this year over the same period last year, while the median price down 7%.

There are currently 72 single family homes for sale in Swansea, with a median asking price of $259,900, as compared to a year ago when there were 102 homes on the market with a median asking price of $259,950.

As compared to 2011 the first four months of 2012 has been a positive period for buyers and motivated sellers. Current inventories’ lower asking prices and historically low interest rates continue to put those interested in purchasing a single family home in Swansea in a very good position.

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Single Family homes sold and for sale in Swansea MA during the first quarter of 2012

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Swansea MA during the first quarter of 2012

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Swansea during the first quarter of 2012 and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 27 single family homes sold in Swansea during the first quarter of 2012 with a median price of $208,000. For the same period in 2011, only 15 single family homes sold with a median price of $252,000.

Volume nearly doubled last years 1^st quarter sale and was up by a whopping 80% this year, while the median price was down 17.5%.

There are currently 66 single family homes for sale in Swansea, with a median asking price of $274,950, as compared to a year ago when there were 97 homes with a median asking price of $249,900.

The first quarter of 2012 has been a positive period for buyers in Swansea with a huge increase in volume of sales and decrease median selling prices as compared to the same period last year. The market seems to be heating up a bit in Swansea. Current inventories are lower this year, and the median asking prices are up. Also, single family homes are selling quicker as the current inventory days on market is down 31% compared to the same period last year. The current historically low interest rates keep buyers in an enviable position and activity over the past few months suggests motivated sellers are also seeing improved results. Take advantage of these unique circumstances and begin your search for a new home today!

To learn more about the Greater Swansea MA area, visit my website at http://www.stevew-homes.com/ or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Swansea MA Homes sold

Swansea MA Homes sold

During January 2012 buyers closed on 7 homes sold in Swansea. This compares with 7 during January 2011. The lowest priced home sold for $190,500 while the most expensive sold for $490,000. The median sale price for the month was $240,000. This compares with the January 2011 median price of $235,000.

There were75 homes for sale in Swansea Ma. as of January 31, 2012. 

Homes currently for sale in Swansea MA, including short sales, foreclosures and traditional sales.

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Single family home sales in Swansea during 2011

Single family home sales in Swansea during 2011

                       

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Swansea for all of 2011 and how it compares to last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

132 single family homes sold in Swansea during 2011 at an average sale price of $237,592 and median price of $220,000. For the same 12 month period in 2010, 115 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $242,891 and median price of $225,000.

2011 volume was up 15% compared to last year, while the average price was down 2.2% and the median price also down 2.2% or $5,000.

As of January 1 2012 there were 70 single family homes for sale in Swansea, with a median asking price of $249,900, as compared to January 1 a year ago when there were 91 homes with a median asking price of $259,900.

What does all this mean? Although inventory is down as compared to this time last year so there is still a great selection available, and with lower asking prices and the current historically low interest rates, this an excellent time to be buying a single family home in Swansea!

To learn more about the Greater Swansea MA area, visit my website athttp://www.stevew-homes.com/or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.