South Shore Real Estate Market Update – February to August 2025

The South Shore single-family home market has been active over the past six months, with notable trends emerging across different towns. From February 5 through August 5, 2025, we’ve seen a mix of competitive luxury markets, steady mid-range activity, and pockets where buyers have more negotiating power.

Key Highlights

• Hingham continues to lead the South Shore with the highest median sale price at $1,447,000 and one of the fastest sales paces, with homes going under contract in a median of just 18 days.

• Cohasset and Scituate remain top-tier luxury destinations, each with median sale prices over $1.15 million.

• Plymouth saw the highest number of transactions with 304 homes sold, showing strong buyer demand and broad appeal.

• Hull recorded the longest median days on market at 31, indicating that buyers there may find more opportunities for negotiation.

• In most towns, median days on market remain under three weeks, a sign that well-presented and well-priced homes are still moving quickly.

Market Insights

The data shows that the South Shore remains a highly desirable region for buyers at all price points. Luxury waterfront towns continue to attract strong interest, while more affordable markets are seeing steady activity from first-time buyers and downsizers alike.

For sellers, low days on market in many towns suggest that demand remains healthy—especially for homes priced right from day one. For buyers, certain areas like Hull and Plymouth may offer more inventory and potential bargaining room compared to faster-moving towns.

What This Means for You

If you’re considering selling, this could be a great time to take advantage of continued demand, particularly before the typical fall market bump in activity. Buyers should be ready to act quickly in competitive towns, but keep an eye out for opportunities in areas with longer market times.

Want to know how your specific town or property fits into these trends? Contact us today for a custom market analysis.