Shirley Housing Market Report February 2025•Middlesex County, Massachusetts

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Housing Prices in Shirley, MA

How much do homes in Shirley, MA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Shirley, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Shirley is a Seller's Market

Difference Since February 2024

Since last year, Shirley has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

Shirley is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$523,000$253/SqFt
+$73,000
+16.2%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Shirley have sold for 16.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Shirley was $523,000 in February 2025, up 16.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $253.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Shirley
+16.2%
Ayer
+9.4%
Groton
+5.9%
Lunenburg
+5.8%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsFeb 2024Feb 2025Change YoY
1$307.5K-
N/A
2$335K$325K
-3.0%
3$432K$495K
+14.6%
4$642.5K$739.9K
+15.2%
5$630K$760K
+20.6%

Summary: Shirley housing price by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -3.0%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +14.6%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +15.2%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +20.6%.

Housing supply in Shirley, MA

How many homes are available in Shirley, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
11Last MonthFeb 2025
152 months agoJan 2025
-26.7 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

Summary: The Shirley real estate market had 11 homes for sale in Feb 2025, a 26.7 % decrease compared to Jan 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
3Last MonthFeb 2025
42 months agoJan 2025
-25.0 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsJan 2025Feb 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
253
-40.0%
344
0.0%
452
-60.0%
512
+100.0%

Summary: Shirley housing inventory by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -40.0%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -60.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +100.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Shirley, MA cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price1 Home

At Asking Price2 Homes

Under Asking Price0 Home

Insight

If you're buying a home in Shirley, expect to pay close to the asking price. 66.7% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 3 homes were sold or pending in Shirley in February 2025, down by 25.0% month-over-month. Of the 3 sold homes, 0% were sold under asking, 67% were sold at asking, and and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Shirley, MA

How long does it take to sell a home in Shirley, MA?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days1 Home

30 – 90 Days1 Home

Over 90 Days1 Home

Insight

Many homes in Shirley are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During February 2025, 3 homes were sold in Shirley; 33% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 33% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
71 DaysThis YearFeb 2025
11 Days1 year agoFeb 2024
+545.5 %
Change YoYFeb 2024 – Feb 2025

Summary: Homes in Shirley had an average listing age of 71 days in Feb 2025, up by 545.5% compared to the previous year.

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