December in Kingston, MA finished the year with scarce inventory, quick buyer action, and closed prices holding the line. The RPR Market Trends panel pegs Kingston at 1.02 months of inventory (deep seller territory), a Sold-to-List of 99.6%, median 7 days in RPR, and a median sold price of $729,000—up 10.3% month-over-month. The Active Listings snapshot shows a $800,000 median list (up 2.6% MoM), while the median estimated property value ticked to $717,280 (+0.3% MoM, +2.7% YoY). In short: pricing stayed disciplined, buyers stayed serious, and value growth remains steady.

The sold-vs-active chart (page 4) confirms seasonal throttling on sales while inventory remained lean—classic winter pattern that still favors prepared sellers. When you zoom into the MLS, five single-family homes closed in December with a median sale of $729,000, average sale $752,580, and a clean 100% SP:LP on average. Median DOM 26 and DTO 7 show that well-priced, market-ready homes still drew decisive offers. Price bands proved healthy across the ladder: $450K starter (19 Holmes Ave closed $450,000), mid-market strength ($699,900–$784,000 at 231 Main St and 97 Wapping Rd), and an upper-tier anchor (**37 Tarkiln Rd closed $1,100,000).

On the supply side, three actives ended December—$725,000, $1,195,000, and $1,599,000—with an average list of $1.173M and ~28 average days on market. That thin shelf heightens the “first two weeks” pressure: listings need to launch tight on price, condition, and marketing to intercept motivated buyers. Two properties moved to pending/under agreement in December (range $599,000–$779,900), with longer DTO averages—a blend of holiday timing and stricter buyer diligence—yet the pipeline is intact heading into January. The price-change table shows strategic reductions in the $600–$899K brackets, which helped align ask with absorption.

A watch item: distressed filings remain modest but present (seven in the 3-month RPR distressed panel). They’re not dictating comps, but they matter for micro-neighborhood pricing conversations and appraisal narratives.

What this means for sellers (December → early spring):

• Target the “decision zone”: your pricing should sit where December buyers actually closed (~100% SP:LP at the median).
• Win the first seven days: pro photography, punch-list fixes, and a two-week, high-intensity launch cadence.
• If you’re near commuter corridors, Rocky Nook, or updated colonials/ranches, leverage the tight shelf and recent comps at $699K–$784K and $1.1M to frame expectations.

What this means for buyers:

• Underwriting first, touring early. December’s 7-day median activity window leaves no slack.
• Use street-level comps (not broad county averages). December closings prove that right-sized offers win without overreach.
• Hunt value where list prices just reset (see active median list up slightly while closings held firm). #SouthShoreMAHomes #BostonSouthShoreRealEstate #SouthShoreRealtor #jimaldred #kwsignaturepropertiesma #sellingsouthietosagamore #southshorerealestate #pinkdoorproperties #pinkdoorpodcast #kin

Jim Aldred is a Realtor serving Boston's South Shore and can be contacted via his Links below.
https://linktr.ee/SellingSouthieToSagamore
www.KWMASS.com

Email me at JimAldredRealtor@yahoo.com

cell: 339-987-0382

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