Wayland Housing Market Update - What's It Mean to You?

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June Closed Sales: There were 18 closed single-family home sales during June in Wayland compared with 23 in June 2012. Sale prices ranged from $390,000 to $1,220; the median sale price was $669,500, up from $507,000. The average sale price was $731,972, also up from June 2012 when it was $594,000.

Keep in mind that it takes approximately 30 to 60 days to close a sale. The buying decisions for properties that closed in June were made in April and May at the peak of the Spring market. Summer is a different market.

New listings in June: the number of single-family homes that came on the market in Wayland during June was almost the same as in June 2012 – 23; 22 in June 2012. Of the 23, there are only 9 that are fully active. 2 have accepted offers with contingencies waiting to clear, 10 are under agreement, 3 have already closed, and one of the listings has expired.

Current: As in most places, there are fewer homes on the market than last year at this time (8/1); there are 64 single-family homes for sale compared with 79 on 9/1/2012. List prices range from $219,900 for a 5 room house with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathroom to $11,800,000 luxury estate with 28 rooms including with a guest house, and barn on 11+ acres surrounded by conservation land. See the listings at www.WaylandHomeSales.com

The current median list price in Wayland is $822.000; last year on 8/1 the median list price in Wayland was $735,500. As in Sudbury, the price range with the most choices is one million to 1.499 million – there are 13 for sale. The average time on the market for these properties is 140 days; some of these sellers may be ready to make a deal and buyer, you have less competition - everything is on sale in August!

Condominiums (townhouses and garden-apartment style): There were 4 closed sales of condominiums in Wayland during June; there were 10 in June 2012. Sale prices were higher this year. The median sale price in June 2013 was $500,000 up from $456,250 in June 2012.

Current: there are 16 units for sale in Wayland compared with 34 last year at this time. List prices range from $279,900 for 3 bedrooms, 1 bath half-duplex, to $1,199,000 for a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath luxury townhome at The Field. The median price for a condominium in Wayland is $662,450 up from $665,000 on 8/1/2012.

What's it mean to you?Price is key even in a hot market. Homes sellers who price their houses correctly are getting offers, multiple offers in some cases, and are selling quickly, sometimes for over asking; while those who were overly optimistic and went on the market too high are taking longer and they are reducing their prices. There were 23 price changes on 21 properties in Wayland during June. The average change was -4.26%.

People who are serious about buying are prepared and acting quickly, especially any who’ve already missed out on a house they wanted. Being prepared is more important than ever, however, it is still important to think things through and not to make costly mistakes like waiving the home inspection or offering more than you can comfortably afford. Contact me if you want an experienced buyer agent/broker to navigate you through the process. My clients have been able to get the house they want without over-paying.

For people who own a home and are not planning to move anytime soon, higher sale prices mean more equity in your property. Maybe you've been trying to refinance or take out an equity line to do some updates but your house wouldn't appraise. Mortgage interest rates are still historically low and this may be your window of opportunity. This is also a good time to consider a vacation home or income property. Prices are going up everywhere so why wait?

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Wayland - Home Sales Double in July!

Current (8/29): There are 75 family homes for sale in Wayland last year at this time, there were 98. List prices range from $199,900 to $14,900,000. The median list price is $899,000. Last year at this time the median list price was $618,950. Click to see all of the homes for sale in Wayland.

This is good news for people who are ready to sell; less competition generally leads to quicker sales and potentially higher prices. Buyers are ready for new listings to come on the market in Wayland.

Closed Sales July 2012: there were 22 closed sales of single family homes in Wayland during July 2012, double the number of sales in July 2011. The median sale price was $584,175, 5% less than the July 2011 median of $610,000.

Pending Sales:  Pending sales for single family homes in Wayland were also higher than in July 2011. 28 compared with 10. Only 19 new listings came on the market in July 2012 compared with 29 in July 2011.

Y-T-D through July 31, 2012: Closed sales were up by 50% in Wayland for the first seven months of 2012; there were 110 up from 73 for the same period in 2011. The 2012 median sale price was $552,500 was 3.5% higher than last year for the same period.

Condominiums: Sales of condominiums, including garden style and townhouses, also doubled in July; there were 4 closed sales. Sales for the first seven months were up by 71.4% - 36 sold compared with 21 the previous year. However, median sale prices were lower both for the month of July and for the first 7 months of 2012 compared with the same period in 2011.

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Wayland Real Estate Market - Good News for Buyers; Fewer Sales; Lower Prices

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Single Family Homes: Current list prices for single family homes in Wayland range from $124,900 to $18,800,000. At $618,950 the median list price is lower than last year at this time when it was $629,450. The average is $1,077,036, higher than last year when it was $930,526.

The number of single family homes on the market is up slightly from last year; there are 98 compared with 94. The price range with the most homes available is $500,000 to $599,000; there are 18, so good choices for buyers. Inventory levels and time on the market are very similar to last year at this time however, both vary by price range. Of the 98 single family homes for sale, 11 already have accepted offers and are being shown until contingencies clear. The number of single family homes sold in July was down from July 2010 – 11 vs. 17. However, the median and average sale prices were higher. The median sale price in July 2011 was $615,000; the average was $636,545. Last July the median was $470,000; the average was $599,994. Currently there are 13 homes with sales pending.

Year-to-date through 7/31 there were 73 closed sales; last year there were 81. Along with fewer homes sold, both median and average prices were less. The 2011 median was $534,000; average was $600,785. The 2010 median was $567,105; the average was $624,027.Fewer sales and lower prices are good news for buyers; and sellers who are serious are adjusting their list prices according; there have been 41 price adjustments on 36 single family properties in Wayland since July 1. The average adjustment was -9.66%.

Condomiums/Townhouses: The condominium and townhouse market has improved over last year. Both the number of closed sales and the median sale price are up. Y-T-D through July 31, 2011 there were 21 condos/townhouses sold. The median sale price was $531,900; the average was $544,179. During the same period in 2010 there were 16 sold; the median price was $487,500; the average was higher at $663,525. The average in 2011 was $544,179. There are currently 26 for sale with prices ranging from $299,000 to $1,100,000.

Luxury Market: As in most towns in the area, the luxury homes market in Wayland still has the best opportunities for buyers. There 26 luxury homes available, some have been on the market for a year or longer; Fall is a great time to get a deal!

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Data source: MLSPIN (Multiple Listing Service Property Information Network.

Wayland Real Estate Market - Condo Market Active; Single Family Home Sales Flat

Here's what's going on in the Wayland real estate market:

Single Family Homes: Current list prices for single family homes in Wayland range from $138,990 to $21,750,000. The median price is $762,450; the average is $1,125,077; both higher than last year at this time when the median list price was $647,000; and the average was $987,074. After a slow start, the number of single family homes for sale has increased to 114 up from 98 last month. The average time on the market for current listings is 158 days. Inventory levels and time on the market are very similar to last year at this time however, both vary by price range.

Of the 114 single family homes for sale, 14 already have accepted offers and are being shown until contingencies clear; and there are 22 homes with sales pending.The number of closed sales was up a bit from last year in May – there were 14 compared with 12. The median sale price in Wayland during May was $567,000; the average was $665,179, both higher than last year but not significantly.

Year-to-date through 6/15 there were 50 closed sales; last year there were 46. Sale prices were also similar. Overall the market in Wayland remains pretty flat and as a result many sellers are adjusting their list prices according; there have been 60 price adjustments on 51 single family properties in Wayland since May 1. The average adjustment was -7.91%. 

Condomiums/Townhouses: The condominium and townhouse market in Wayland is more active than last year. There are 28 units for sale, only 2 less than last year; however, 5 of the 28 have accepted offers. There are 8 units with sales pending. The list average price per square foot for townhouses with sales pending is $250. 

Luxury Market: As in most towns in the area, the luxury homes market in Wayland still has the best opportunities for buyers. There 33 luxury homes available, some have been on the market for a year or longer, so the choice is yours!

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How's the Wayland Real Estate Market?

List prices for single family homes in Wayland range from $179,000 to $24,500,000. The median price is $749,900; the average is $1,288,770 – both higher than last year at this time. Although 22 homes came on the market in March and 26 more so far in April, the number for single-family homes available remains low in Wayland with only 87 for sale compared with 104 one year ago. Of the 87, 14 already have accepted offers and are being shown until contingencies clear. The average time on the market is 171 days, a few days lower than last year. Additionally, there are 20 properties with sales pending.


Lower supply is generally good for sellers as there is less competition. However many buyers are still influenced by the national news and continue to believe that if they wait they will find a better house for a lower price and are not taking today’s low interest rates into consideration. When interest rates go up, and eventually they will, a lower sale price could end up costing more on a monthly basis. Also, houses in Wayland are so different from one another even when they are in the same neighborhood, the pros and cons of each property stands must be analyzed individually.

As in most places, first quarter sales for single family homes were down in Wayland; there were 15 compared with 19 for the same period in 2010. The median sale price was $480,000 and the average sale price was $525,000; both up but not significantly from last year. There were 6 closed sales during March, exactly the same number as in March 2010, however 2011 median and average sale prices were lower than last year. The median sale price was $466,000 and the average was $506,000.

Of course, the actual buying decisions for first quarter were made in the previous months during a most challenging winter which may be why condominium sales were up during first quarter. There were 10 closed sales compared with just 3 for the same period in 2010. At $539,900, the median price was also up substantially from $405,000 in 2010. Currently, there are 26 condominiums and luxury townhouses for sale in Wayland, Prices range from $249,000 to $985,000. The average time on the market is 126 days compared with 224 days last year.

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Data source: MLSPIN (Multiple Listing Service Property Information Network.

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