Newton area Market Trends Spring 2020

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The Garden City and surrounding towns Market Trends

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Table of Contents

Introduction 2019 Market Volume About Engel & Völkers Engel & Völkers EDGE Newton Centre West Newton Newtonville Newton Highlands Auburndale Waban Boston Brookline Cambridge Watertown Waltham Weston Wellesley Needham Mortgage Rates Engel & Völkers Cares

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Sales by neighborhood 2019 Market Volume

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Newton Centre Neighborhood Market Trends

Newton Centre Neighborhood Statistics 2016 2017 2018 2019

Listings Sold*

Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

100 111 103 94

44 58 49 52

$1,350,734 $1,523,488 $1,536,313 $1,686,079

99% 99% 100% 98%

Data per MLSPIN: Listings Sold includes single family, multi family, & condos; otherwise graph represents single family homes excluding auction sales.

The Newton Centre village is right in the center of Newton where lovely homes are a short walk to bistros, restaurants, retail shops, churches, synagogues, schools, and a large park.

Additional the Green Line “D” train provides easy access to downtown Boston with the Newton Center T station right on Union Street.

Over the past four years the number of homes sold and days on market fluctuated marginally.

The ratio of sales to list price appears to have peaked slightly in 2018. Notably, the average sale prices have consistently increased every one of the past four years.

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West Newton Neighborhood Market Trends

West Newton Neighborhood Statistics 2016 2017 2018 2019

Listings Sold*

Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

53 66 65 74

42 43 60 59

$1,230,213 $1,272,440 $1,569,162 $1,250,680

98% 98% 96% 97%

Data per MLSPIN: Listings Sold includes single family, multi family, & condos; otherwise graph represents single family homes excluding auction sales.

Living in West Newton offers residents a suburban feel. West Newton Square, the town center of West Newton, is home to many local businesses and venues. West Newton is served by the Commuter Rail and is roughly one mile from the Woodland station on the Green Line “D” branch. Residents also enjoy easy access to the Mass. Pike (I-90).

Overall the number of homes sold and days on market have risen. Over the past four years the average sale prices have fluctuate but increased slightly. The ratio of sale to list price, this is the amount buyers can expect to pay, has consistently remained between 96% to 98%.

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Newtonville Neighborhood Market Trends

Newtonville Neighborhood Statistics 2016 2017 2018 2019

Listings Sold*

Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

61 87 62 54

31 35 25 33

$1,156,644 $1,109,102 $1,307,381 $1,196,144

102% 102% 100% 99%

Data per MLSPIN: Listings Sold includes single family, multi family, & condos; otherwise graph represents single family homes excluding auction sales.

Newtonville is a predominantly residential neighborhood. It is divided into two parts by the Mass. Pike and Commuter Rail. On the north side there are many restaurants, salons, shops, and stores. The southside is more residential. Newtonville is served by the Commuter Rail train station. Newtonville residents have access to numerous parks nearby.

The number of homes sold varies but days on market continues to remain in a strong range of 25-33 days. Over the past four years the average sale prices have fluctuate but increased slightly. The ratio of sale to list price, this is the amount buyers can expect to pay, has remained very high.

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Newton Highlands Neighborhood Market Trends

Newton Highlands Neighborhood Statistics 2016 2017 2018 2019

Listings Sold*

Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

34 42 50 38

35 37 36 34

$940,976 $1,170,510 $1,149,229 $1,288,733

100% 99% 98% 100%

Data per MLSPIN: Listings Sold includes single family, multi family, & condos; otherwise graph represents single family homes excluding auction sales.

Newton Highlands is largely suburban outside the village and the commercial district running along Winchester and Needham Streets. There is an annual celebration in June called Village Day, that includes a 5K road race, crafts, small carnival, and local musicians.

Newton Highlands is served by its own MBTA Green Line station, Newton Highlands Station.

The Newton Highlands neighbor continues to be in high demand. The number of homes sold and days on market have all remained tight and the ratio of sale to list price is consistently above 98%. The average sales price has gone up almost 37% in the past four years.

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Auburndale Neighborhood Market Trends

Auburndale Neighborhood Statistics 2016 2017 2018 2019

Listings Sold*

Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

31 51 38 48

30 36 43 62

$915,176 $1,143,938 $1,114,327 $1,278,750

100% 103% 100% 98%

Data per MLSPIN: Listings Sold includes single family, multi family, & condos; otherwise graph represents single family homes excluding auction sales.

Auburndale lies at the western end of Newton with easy access to both highways I-90 and I-95. Known to longtime residents simply as “The Dale”, Auburndale is one of the primary villages within the city of Newton. Auburndale residents enjoy convenient public transit as it is served by both a Commuter Rail station as well as the Green Line’s Riverside stop.

While the number of days on market as risen, and the ratio of sale to list price has dropped, the Auburndale neighbor continues to be in highly sought-after even though there are signs of cooling. The average sales price has gone up almost 40% in the past four years.

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Waban Neighborhood Market Trends

Waban Neighborhood Statistics 2016 2017 2018 2019

Listings Sold*

Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

57 45 63 61

67 38 51 61

$1,508,752 $1,585,750 $1,632,467 $1,726,720

98% 99% 99% 97%

Data per MLSPIN: Listings Sold includes single family, multi family, & condos; otherwise graph represents single family homes excluding auction sales.

Bordering Wellesley, Waban is located on the western side of Newton and its zip code (02468) is one of the most affluent and well-educated in the US. Like most of Newton, there isn’t a high turnover rate of homes, so getting into this community can be difficult. Waban center has a Commuter Rail station, and is also served by the Woodland and Eliot stations.

The Waban neighborhood remains strong. While days on market has increased over the past four years, sales price have consistently risen (14%), and the ratio of sale to list price has remained between 97%-99%.

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Boston Neighborhood Market Trends

Boston Neighborhood Statistics 2016 2017 2018 2019

Listings Sold*

Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

6104 6177 6244 5702

51 43 38 43

$702,516 $807,187 $827,689 $873,202

100% 101% 100% 99%

Data per MLSPIN: Listings Sold includes single family, multi family, & condos; otherwise graph represents single family homes excluding auction sales.

Boston, one of the oldest cities in America, is rich with history, culture, and experience. As Massachusetts’ state capital, you can feel a part of our nation’s pride, both past and present.

Comprised of many unique and diverse neighborhoods, there is a place for everyone to feel at home here in Boston.

While the number of listing sold and days on market have fluctuated, Boston continues to be highly sought-after even though the market has reached equilibrium. The ratio of sale to list price has dropped to 99%. The average sales price has gone up almost 24% in the past four years.

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Brookline Neighborhood Market Trends

Brookline Neighborhood Statistics 2016 2017 2018 2019

Listings Sold*

Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

694 655 576 591

64 67 57 56

$1,918,144 $2,139,770 $1,941,185 $2,109,417

98% 99% 101% 100%

Data per MLSPIN: Listings Sold includes single family, multi family, & condos; otherwise graph represents single family homes excluding auction sales.

Brookline is an independent city just west of and largely surrounded by Boston. It is desirable for its quality schools and ease of access to downtown Boston. Similar to Boston, it is a city of neighborhoods. Northern Brookline tends to be more urban and is accessible by the Green Line transit rail while the Southern section has a much more suburban feel.

In Brookline the days on market has decreased while the ratio of sale to list price has gone up and leveled off at 100%. The average sales price has fluctuated but gone up an average of almost 10% in the past four years.

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Cambridge Neighborhood Market Trends

Cambridge Neighborhood Statistics 2016 2017 2018 2019

Listings Sold*

Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

858 779 741 755

33 32 27 34

$1,744,437 $1,805,054 $1,935,212 $2,049,733

105% 106% 107% 105%

Data per MLSPIN: Listings Sold includes single family, multi family, & condos; otherwise graph represents single family homes excluding auction sales.

Cambridge is located directly across the Charles River from Boston. Known for being home to two of the world’s leading educational institutions, Cambridge holds a wealth of knowledge within its borders. Cambridge is home to many international restaurants, pubs, music houses, dance clubs, boutiques, and cafés.

Cambridge continues to be one of the hottest markets in the state. The days on market remains somewhat low while average sales prices continue to rise. They have gone up 17% in the past four years. The ratio of sale to list price is still well above 100%.

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Watertown Neighborhood Market Trends

Watertown Neighborhood Statistics 2016 2017 2018 2019

Listings Sold*

Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

403 351 365 430

33 26 25 30

$684,543 $667,225 $745,081 $752,760

102% 102% 102% 100%

Data per MLSPIN: Listings Sold includes single family, multi family, & condos; otherwise graph represents single family homes excluding auction sales.

Watertown is just west of Boston and borders Brighton, Cambridge, Newton, Belmont, Waltham and the Charles River. Watertown has one of the largest Armenian populations in the United States. Watertown is served by several MBTA bus routes and Soldiers Field Road and the Massachusetts Turnpike, major arteries into downtown Boston.

Watertown real estate is in high demand partly driven by to its affordability factor. The days on market has remained low and sales price have risen 10% over the past four years. The ratio of sale to list price, this is the amount buyers can expect to pay, has been at or above 100%.

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Waltham Neighborhood Market Trends

Waltham Neighborhood Statistics 2016 2017 2018 2019

Listings Sold*

Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

698 629 571 628

42 34 32 37

$547,851 $597,806 $631,558 $660,147

102% 101% 101% 100%

Data per MLSPIN: Listings Sold includes single family, multi family, & condos; otherwise graph represents single family homes excluding auction sales.

Waltham is located about 11 miles west of downtown Boston 3 miles northwest of Boston’s Brighton neighborhood. Waltham has a rich history and thriving downtown/Main Street with a Common, churches, library, post office, retail, banks and restaurants. The city stretches along the Charles River and contains several dams. Waltham is accessible by I-95 and route 20.

Waltham real estate is also driven by high demand due to its affordability factor. Over the past four years average sales prices rose 20%. The number of days on market is consistently good.

The ratio of sale to list price remains at 100%. This is the amount buyers can expect to pay.

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Weston Neighborhood Market Trends

Listings Sold*

2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 2019 2019

Listings Sold*

159 159 204 204 173 173 161 161

Weston Neighborhood Statistics Weston Neighborhood Statistics Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

145 145 137 137 132 132 123 123

$1,893,870 $1,893,870 $1,680,449 $1,680,449 $1,923,317 $1,923,317 $1,851,001 $1,851,001

94% 94% 94% 94% 93% 93%

Data per MLSPIN: Listings Sold includes single family, multi family, & condos; otherwise graph represents single family homes excluding auction sales.

The Town of Weston is an attractive suburban community about 15 miles west of Boston. Residents are very proud of the town’s school system and the handsome homes in quiet well kept neighborhoods but tend to brush off the town’s reputation as one of the most affluent communities in the state. About 18% of the town has been preserved as parks, fields, wetlands, and forests.

Weston is one of the most sought after places to live in the country. Average sales prices have fluctuated marginally. The days on market has consistently decreased over the four years and the ratio of sale to list price has remained between at 94%.

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Wellesley Neighborhood Market Trends

Wellesley Neighborhood Statistics 2016 2017 2018 2019

Listings Sold*

Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

368 414 387 333

92 93 69 68

$1,484,689 $1,537,132 $1,611,558 $1,666,484

97% 97% 97% 98%

Data per MLSPIN: Listings Sold includes single family, multi family, & condos; otherwise graph represents single family homes excluding auction sales.

Wellesley is known as an affluent neighborhood and it has one of the highest median household incomes in the state. Wellesley has ranked #1 Best Places To Live by Boston Magazine and ranked #2 America’s Most Educated Small Towns by Forbes. It is easy to reach due to its close proximity to I-90, I-95, and Route 9. Additionally there are 3 MBTA Commuter Rail stops.

Wellesley is a highly desirable market. Over the past four years the number of days on market has dropped while average sales price continually rose. They have gone up 12% in the past four years. The ratio of sale to list price continues to hover between 97% - 98%.

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Needham Neighborhood Market Trends

Needham Neighborhood Statistics 2016 2017 2018 2019

Listings Sold*

Days on Market

Average Sale Price

Ratio Sale to List Price

386 380 394 371

65 56 44 54

$1,023,833 $1,082,405 $1,215,493 $1,214,951

98% 99% 100% 99%

Data per MLSPIN: Listings Sold includes single family, multi family, & condos; otherwise graph represents single family homes excluding auction sales.

Needham has easy access via I-95 as well as four Commuter Rail stops. In addition to Wellesley on the northwest, Needham borders Newton and the West Roxbury section of Boston on the northeast, and Dover, Westwood, and Dedham on the south as well as the Charles River.

Needham is another sought after suburban community. Over the past four years the number of days on market has dropped, then rose. Average sales prices leveled off in 2019 but still reflect a 19% increase over the past four years. The ratio of sale to list price remains between 98% - 100%.

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Should I buy a house? That is the question on Americans’ minds — literally, Google search data shows.

Since the beginning of March, Google users in the U.S. also searched “Mortgage loan” more than they did any month prior, double the rate of searches in February.

The phrase “Mortgage rates today” also reached its alltime high last week on Google Trends.

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Searches for “Should I buy a house” and “Mortgage rates today” peaked on March 3, and searches for “Mortgage loan” peaked on March 4, following the Federal Reserve’s sudden move to cut interest rates by 50 basis points to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to a record low of 3.29% last week, according to Freddie Mac.

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Special Olympics athletes contribute to our story. From them we learn to think differently and realize what we can accomplish. As individuals and local brokers, together and across time zones, it’s a common good that unites us. Every hour given, every dollar donated, every kind word spoken and every door opened creates opportunities for those who need it most. We believe that in order to lead, we must empower others to do the same.

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