Your South Coast Real Estate Market Report for December 2025
Prepared for you by Bernadette Kelly Group, Local leaders in real estate sales on the South Coast for over 20 years. ‘We make the South Coast home.’
South Coast Real Estate Market Update: A Look at December 2025 Numbers!
Welcome to our final market update of the year! As we close the chapter on 2025, the real estate market across the South Coast continues to offer unique opportunities and surprises. At the Bernadette Kelly Group, we are committed to keeping you informed with accurate, hyper-local data. We’ve broken down the December statistics for Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, and Wareham to help you understand the trends shaping our coastal communities as we head into the new year.
Key Takeaways
December 2025 painted a picture of diverse micro-markets. Marion stood out for its incredible speed of sale and price retention relative to list price, while Mattapoisett and Wareham demonstrated strong property value appreciation. Rochester saw activity pick up, though homes required a bit more patience to sell. Overall, the data suggests a resilient South Coast market where strategy and pricing are paramount.
Deeper Dive into the Data
Let’s take a closer look at the numbers:
Marion: The headline for Marion is speed and precision. Homes flew off the market in an average of just 18 days—a massive 44% decrease in market time compared to last year. Even more impressive, sellers received 100% of their asking price on average. While the average sale price dipped 11% to $737,500, the market dynamics clearly favor sellers who price correctly.
Mattapoisett: Mattapoisett continues to command luxury prices. The average sale price jumped 20% year-over-year, landing just under the million-dollar mark at $994,827. Activity was also up, with closed sales increasing by 7%. However, buyers have some negotiating power here, with the list-to-sales price ratio dipping slightly to 92%.
Rochester: We saw positive growth in Rochester, with the average sale price climbing 14% to $771,225 and closed sales up 33%. It is important for sellers to note that patience is required; the average days on market increased to 118 days, and the list-to-sales price ratio adjusted to 86%.
Wareham: Wareham demonstrated solid value growth with a 14% increase in the average sale price to $526,176. Homes are moving at a steady pace, averaging 51 days on the market. Despite a dip in total closed sales, the price appreciation indicates strong demand for this area.
What It Means for You
For sellers, specifically in Marion, the data suggests that if your home is ready for the market, it could sell very quickly and for full price. For homeowners in Mattapoisett and Wareham, the significant equity growth is great news. Buyers looking in Rochester may find more room for negotiation given the longer market times and lower list-to-sales ratios. As always, real estate is hyper-local, and understanding these specific town-by-town nuances is critical to your success.
Your Local Expert
Whether you are looking to position your home for a spring sale with expert staging, or you are searching for that perfect coastal retreat, the Bernadette Kelly Group is your trusted partner. We interpret the data to give you a competitive edge.
Curious about what your home is worth in today’s market? Visit our Home Valuation Page at bkellygroup.com/home-value for a complimentary analysis.
Ready to find your dream home on the South Coast? Browse current listings on our Property Search Page at bkellygroup.com.
We wish you a wonderful start to 2026!
Bernadette Kelly
Bernadette Kelly Group
Email: bernadette@bkellygroup.com
Phone: 508.789.5072
