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Canton Market Report: Second Quarter 2012

A summary of the real estate market for the second quarter ending June 30, 2012.

Here we are at the half way point of 2012. It has been a busy year so far in the market. Let's take a look at the numbers.

For the period of April 1-June 30, 2012 there were 72 single family homes sold in Canton. The lowest priced home sold for $195,000, and the highest priced home sold for $892,500.00*.  

The average sales price was $421,372.00. The first chart attached price ranges of all in Canton for the second quarter of 2012.

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That is an increase from the second quarter of 2011, when there were a total of 60 single family homes sold in Canton with an average sales price of $477,160.  

Attached is a chart showing the number of  in Canton during the second quarter for the past five years. These numbers match what we have been seeing in the market this year.  

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In fact, the spring business has continued into the summer. I have yet to see a summer slowdown. Certain price ranges have very limited inventory.  

Buyers are moving quickly when they see a home they like as there is a lot of competition among buyers. 


*All data is courtesy of MLS Property Information Network, Inc. Homes sold outside of the MLS are not included in these numbers.

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About the Author: Christine Smith is a Realtor, Buyer's Agent, Attorney, social media fan, parent and Canton resident. She writes about real estate and events in the Canton area on her blog – Canton MA Events and Real Estate.

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