Massachusetts Home Buyer Guide

Chelmsford, Massachusetts is a quaint suburb in Middlesex County with well-preserved historic architecture and an active community. Scenic beauty in nestled trails, beaches at lakes and ponds and pathways give Chelmsford that small-town feel and reflect its rural past; however, the town, originally settled in 1653 as one of the Massachusetts Bay Colonies, offers much more than just aesthetic charm.

Andover, Massachusetts is an active community that blends the best of Massachusetts’ past and present. This historic and culturally rich town, founded in 1636, offers a quiet suburban and, in some parts, rural setting for its residents while maintaining a bustling downtown full of excellent shops, restaurants and meeting places.

In addition, the town boasts historical sites, museums, a state forest, public transportation, a wide range of community activities, quality public and private school options, and a thriving collection of high-profile companies. These qualities make Andover, MA an ideal place to live and raise a family.

After a dip in home prices from 2009 to 2010, the median price of a single-family home in Wakefield, Massachusetts increased every year through 2013, according to data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN). 

In 2009, the median price of a single family home in Wakefield, MA was $389,900; however, in 2010, the price dropped to $372,000, then increased at an average of 3.8 percent per year. The biggest spike in price occurred in 2013, when the median price of a single-family home increased by 6.3 percent. In 2013, the median price was $416,000, a cumulative 11.8 percent increase since the price drop in 2010. Median prices for each year were as follows:

It has been a bumpy ride, but median price of a single-family home in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts has increased nearly 17 percent from 2009 through 2013, according to data compiled from MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

The median home price dropped from 2009 to 2010, increased in 2011, declined in 2012 and rose again in 2013. 

Since 2009, the median price of a single-family home in Sharon, Massachusetts has steadily increased, according to data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

In 2009, the median price of a single-family home in Sharon, MA was $377,000. The prices increased at an average of 6.7 percent each year. The biggest annual increase in price was in 2013, when the median price skyrocketed by 17.5 percent. By 2013, the median price was $487,750, a cumulative 29.3 percent increase over the five-year period. Median prices for each year were as follows:

In December 2013, the median price of a single-family home in the West Roxbury section of Boston increased 5 percent compared to the median price in December 2012, according to data compiled by the Greater Boston Association of Realtors. 

The median price for a single-family home in West Roxbury, MA in December 2013 was $420,000, an increase from $400,000 the same month in 2012. From January through December 2013, the median home price increased 2 percent compared to prices in 2012. For 2013, the median price stood at $419,000 compared to $409,950 for a single-family home in 2012. 

In December 2013, the median price of a single-family home in South Boston, Massachusetts skyrocketed 83.7 percent compared to December 2012, but median prices were flat for the year, according to data compiled by the Greater Boston Association of Realtors. 

The median price for a single-family home in South Boston in December 2013 was $518,000, a significant increase from $282,000 the same month in 2012; however, from January through December 2013, the median price decreased compared to 2012. Throughout the year, the median price stood at $516,500, less than one percent decrease below the median price of $517,250 for single-family homes in 2012. 

Since 2009, the annual median price of single-family homes in Melrose, Massachusetts has increased, according to data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc (MLSPIN).

The median price of single-family homes in Arlington, Massachusetts steadily increased from 2009 through 2013, according to data compiled from MLS Property Information Network, Inc (MLSPIN).

In 2009, the median price of a single family home in Arlington, MA was $487,438. Over a five-year period, the price increased at an average of 3.6 percent per year. In 2013, the median price was $565,000, a cumulative 15.9 percent increase over the five years. Median prices for each year were as follows:

The South End is one of the most popular Boston neighborhoods for those individuals who desire a vibrant community. Its tree-lined neighborhood streets are known for historic properties, many dating back to the 1800s; charming brick sidewalks; ethnically diverse restaurants; eclectic shopping; distinct art galleries; and many small, quaint parks.

Geographically, the South End is located between Back Bay and South Boston and in close proximity to the theater district, Chinatown, Beacon Hill and downtown Boston. The neighborhood extends from Massachusetts Avenue on the west to Berkley Street on the east and north to south from Columbus Avenue to Albany Street.

From January through November 2013, the price of a single-family home in Norwell, Massachusetts increased compared to the same period in 2012, but condominium prices declined slightly, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) reported last month.

From January through November 2013, the price of single-family homes and condominiums in Walpole, Massachusetts increased compared to the same 11-month period in 2012, according to data compiled by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR).