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 Acton MA Market Report - Q1 2012 and Current 


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Acton Q1 prices 2007-2012
Acton Q1 Number sold 2007-2012


Single Family Homes: There are currently 102 single family homes for sale in Acton MA; last year there were 96 at this time. List prices range from $199,000 to $1,395,000. The median list price is $583,950; the average list price is $589,813, both only slightly higher than one year ago when the median was $588,878 and the average list price was $588,878.  

The market is Acton is busy. Of the 102 single family homes on the market, 22 already have offers accepted waiting for contingencies to clear. There are also 47 homes with sales pending. The average list price for sales pending is $562,527. The average list price for properties with accepted offers is 471,622 – offers accepted are the most recent activity. Actual sale prices will be available when the properties close.

Q1 closed sales: While the number of homes sold in Sudbury and Wayland was substantially higher than during the first quarter of 2011, not so in Acton where only one more home sold during Q1 2012 than during the previous year; there were 23. Median and average sale prices for Q1 in Acton were $422,000 and $475,645 respectively; both lower than last year. The charts above show comparisons from 2007 to 2012.

Acton prices still have a long way to go before they rebound to the highs of a few years ago. Buyers who would like to live in Acton have some good opportunities but with the high number of sales pending and the speed at which offers are being accepted need to be prepared to step up.

Condominiums and Townhouses: The supply of condominiums and townhouses in Acton has declined from last year at this time; there are 57 for sale compared with 72 last year. List prices range from range from $85,000 to $680,000. The median price is $299,900 up from last year when it was $262,450. The average is $325,349, also higher than last year’s average of $274,701.

Q1 Condominium and Townhouse Sales: It’s always surprising to see median and average list prices increase when sales for the most recent quarter were less than last year as they were in Acton.  There were 13 closed sales during Q1 2012 compared with 19 during Q1 2011; median and average sale prices were substantially less: the median was $156,500, the average was $162,604. Sale prices for Q1 2011 were: the median was $265,000 and average was $261,587. Based on this data, sellers may want to reconsider their pricing strategy. On the other hand, these numbers are good news for buyers who would like in Acton.


Acton has good selection of new construction attached and detached townhomes, and yes, buyers can have their own buyer agent representing them, however, the agent must accompany the buyer to the site the first time they visit. If you’re interested in new construction, find a buyer agent first. While the agent on-site will be very friendly and helpful, remember, that person’s job is to act in the best interest of the builder, not you! Click to learn more about the benefits of having a buyer agent/broker on your side.

5 Year Comparisons 2007 - 2011

Acton MA - Sold Prices - 2007 - 2011

Median and Average sale prices for single-family homes sold in 20011 rebounded to 2008 levels. The number of homes sold was also very close to 2009; fewer than in 2010 and 2011.

Acton MA - Number of Single Family Homes Sold 2007 - 2011

Days on market is an important factor when pricing a house to sell. Buyers always want to know how long a property has been on the market. They assume the longer it's been on the market the more motivated the seller must be and the less they will offer.

Acton zMA - Average Days on Market 2007 - 2011