About this list
Looking for a Middlesex County, MA distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Middlesex County, Massachusetts, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 1,669,979 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Middlesex County ranks #20 among U.S. counties by population. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area, home to about 5,034,221 people.
Pricing: 25 free records for Middlesex County (one-time), or 250 records for $24. Choose the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Middlesex County, MA” (or put it in the order note) and you'll receive your data within 24 hours.
What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Middlesex County Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 1,669,979 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | +2.3% |
| Housing units | 664,267 |
| Vacant housing units | 30,052 (4.5%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 388,893 (61.3%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 245,322 (38.7%) |
| Median home value | $727,800 |
| Median gross rent | $2,201/month |
| Median household income | $130,847 |
| Median year homes were built | 1962 |
| Median age of residents | 38.9 |
What the Numbers Mean for Middlesex County Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 4.5% of Middlesex County's housing units (30,052 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, below the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Middlesex County was built in 1962, about 18 years earlier than the U.S. median (1980). Older housing stock often means aging roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, which is steady repair work for contractors and handyman crews and a lever for investors pricing rehabs.
- Prices. The median home value of $727,800 is 119% above the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 5.6 times the county's median household income of $130,847. A high price-to-income ratio means any discount to market value is large in dollar terms, which is why wholesalers watch spreads closely in counties like this.
- Tenure. 61.3% of occupied homes in Middlesex County are owner-occupied versus 38.7% renter-occupied, close to the national split. Expect a mix of owner-occupant and landlord-owned distress.
- Population trend. Middlesex County's population was roughly steady between 2020 and 2025 (+2.3%), so local demand is stable rather than fast-moving.
How Investors and Contractors Use Middlesex County Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Middlesex County before they reach the MLS. With about 388,893 owner-occupied and 245,322 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
Nearby and Similar Counties
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Middlesex County Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Middlesex County distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Middlesex County data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Middlesex County, MA”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Middlesex County housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 664,267 housing units in Middlesex County, of which 634,215 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.