Real estate activity in Walpole, MA during the 1st quarter of 2015 saw a decrease in total real estate sales volume but an increase in borrowing.
There was a 28% increase in total land documents recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds from the town of Walpole during the 1st quarter of 2015. 1,093 land documents were recorded versus 856 during the 1st quarter of 2014.
The total dollar volume of real estate sales in Walpole during the 1st quarter of 2015 was $26,022,463, a 17% decrease over 2014 1st quarter numbers. The average sales price of deeds over $1000, both residential and commercial properties, was $500,431, a 15% decrease over 1st quarter 2014.
The number of mortgages recorded on Walpole properties during the 1st quarter of 2015 was 292, a 66% increase from the same time period in 2014. Total mortgage indebtedness was $85,419,952 for the quarter compared to $48,548,347 for the 1st quarter 2014.
There were 3 foreclosure deeds recorded against Walpole properties during the 1st quarter of 2015 compared to 1 recording during the same time period in 2014.
Finally, Homestead activity increased in Walpole during the 1st quarter of 2015. 82 Homesteads were recorded in the quarter representing a 14% increase from the 1st quarter 2014 number of 72.