The Million-Dollar Reality Check: What's Actually For Sale in Boston Suburbs Right Now
199 properties for sale between $900K-$1.1M reveal a 2.3X space differential—from 4,183 sqft at $217/sqft (Hanson) to 1,839 sqft at $526/sqft (Westwood). Median sits at 2,561 sqft for $990K ($387/sqft) with 43 days on market. Extended market times (165 days in Waltham, 158 days in Middleboro) signal buyer resistance to overpriced listings, while quick sales (5-8 days) concentrate in value markets like Marshfield, Tewksbury, Winchester.
Active buyers with $900K-$1.1M budget deciding where to focus their search; anyone wondering why certain 'bargains' sit unsold for months; buyers comparing sold comps to active listings to assess market direction.
- •Median listing: 2,561 sqft, $990K, $387/sqft, 43 days on market (active listings, not sales)
- •Best value opportunity: Hanson 4,183 sqft at $217/sqft, Andover 4,615 sqft at $238/sqft
- •Most expensive: Westwood 1,839 sqft at $526/sqft, Scituate 2,000 sqft at $537/sqft, Winchester 1,938 sqft at $510/sqft
- •Market resistance signals: Waltham 165 days median, Middleboro 158 days, Andover 130 days (buyers not biting)
- •Quick movers: Marshfield 5 days, Tewksbury 7 days, Winchester 8 days (priced right or unique appeal)
Use our Town Comparison Tool to assess if active listings in your target town are overpriced vs recent sales. If median DOM exceeds 60 days, expect price reductions. Target quick-moving markets (under 20 DOM) for competitive value.
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