There are fewer single family homes for sale in Wayland MA than there were last year at this time - 97 compared to 106. Current prices in Wayland range from $199,000 to $6,500,000. The median list price is $650,000 down from $734,450; the average list price is $1,003,792 up from $945,872 last year. Average time on the market for current listings is 186 days; 16 days longer than the average time last year. Recent activity includes 19 single family homes with sales pending and 11 have accepted offers with contingencies waiting to clear.

More homes sold during July compared with July 2008 - 16 closed sales compared with 13; and both median and average sale prices were up: the median sale prices was $587,500 and the average was $701,360. The average time on the market was 103 days. During the three months ending 8/17/09 there were 38 closed sales; there were 42 for the same period in 2008; the median sale price was $582,000; the average was $670,901.

For anyone looking for easy living, Wayland there are 28 condominiums on the market compared with only 19 last year at this time. Condominium prices range from $294,000 to $1,150,000 and average time on the market is 235 days. Year-to-date, there have been 10 closed sales; and there are 7 sales pending. Condominium buyers certainly have some good opportunities Wayland - don't be afraid to make an offer - a good buyer agent will negotiate on your behalf.

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Data Source: MLSPIN 8/18/2009