During the 3rd quarter of 2016, real estate activity in Needham saw increases in both total sales volume and average sales price.
There was a 5% increase in the number of land documents recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds from the town of Needham during the 3rd quarter 2016. 2,103 land documents were recorded versus 1,995 during the third quarter 2015.
The total volume of real estate sales in Needham during the 3rd quarter 2016 was $207,491,424, a 22% increase from the same time period in 2015. Also, the average sale price of homes and commercial property increased 30% in Needham. The average sale price was $1,199,372.
The number of mortgages recorded (527) on Needham properties during the 3rd quarter 2016 was up 16% from the previous year. Also, total mortgage indebtedness increased 37% to $412,039,833 during the same period.
There was 1 foreclosure deed filed against a Needham property during the 3rd quarter 2016 compared to 0 foreclosure deed filings during the 3rd quarter 2015.
Finally, homestead activity decreased 8% in Needham during the 3rd quarter 2016 with 184 homesteads filed compared to 200 during the same time period in 2015.