During the 2nd quarter of 2021, real estate activity in Walpole saw increases in total sales volume and average sales price.
There was a 6% increase in the number of land documents recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds from the town of Walpole during the 2nd quarter 2021. 1,789 land documents were recorded versus 1,689 during the 2nd quarter 2020.
The total volume of real estate sales in Walpole during the 2nd quarter 2021 was $64,747,446, a 17% increase from the same time period in 2020. Also, the average sale price of homes and commercial property increased 2% in Walpole. The average sale price was $567,960.
The number of mortgages recorded (453) on Walpole properties during the 2nd quarter 2021 was down 16% from the previous year. Total mortgage indebtedness was $156,296,742, down 2% from the 2nd quarter 2020.
There were 1 foreclosure deeds filed against Walpole properties during the 2nd quarter 2021 compared to 3 foreclosure deed filed during the 2nd quarter 2020.
Finally, homestead activity in Walpole increased 35% during the 2nd quarter 2021 with 147 homesteads filed, compared to 109 filed during the same time period in 2020.