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What's Happening in the Danvers MA Housing Market in October 2026?
The quick answer: From July to September 2026, the typical single family home in Danvers MA got an accepted offer in about 18 days, faster than 22 a year earlier. About 67% sold above the asking price, up from 58%. The median sale price was about $771,000, per MLS PIN.
The real Danvers MA market isn't in the headlines. It's in the homes going pending this week.
Maybe you've been watching homes come and go and wondering why you can't seem to catch one. Maybe you own a home and feel unsure if now is the time. Both feelings make sense.
If you're stuck on this, you aren't alone. The headlines talk about the whole country. You care about one town.
So let's look at the homes that actually sold and went pending here. Pending means a buyer and seller signed a deal that hasn't closed yet. Every number below comes from MLS PIN, the shared listing system for Massachusetts, in a report I ran on October 16, 2026. It covers single family homes.
Fewer homes sold. The ones that did went faster and for more.
What's happening in the Danvers MA housing market right now?
Fewer homes sold this summer, and the ones that did sold faster and for more.
| Single family homes in Danvers MA | July to Sept 2025 | July to Sept 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 45 | 42 |
| Median sale price | About $750,000 | About $771,000 |
| Average sale price | About $820,000 | About $858,000 |
| Median price per square foot | About $392 | About $420 |
| Days to an accepted offer, typical home | 22 | 18 |
| Sale price vs final asking price, average | 101.8% | 102.5% |
| Homes that sold above the asking price | 58% | 67% |
Source: MLS PIN single family sales in Danvers MA, run October 16, 2026. July 1 to September 30 of each year. Typical home means the median.
Here's the short version. From July to September 2026, 42 single family homes sold in Danvers MA, down from 45 a year earlier. The typical home got an accepted offer in about 18 days. Last summer, it took about 22 days.
About 67% of homes sold above the asking price, up from 58%. On average, homes sold for about 102.5% of the final asking price.
Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Danvers MA?
Sellers have the edge in Danvers MA.
With fewer homes selling, buyers compete for the ones that come up. That helps explain why homes went faster this summer and most sold above the asking price.
Over the full year, the edge is a little softer. Homes sold for about 102.0% of the final asking price on average, down from 103.5% in the same stretch of 2025.
Are home prices going down in Danvers MA?
No. Prices are up in Danvers MA.
From January 1 to October 16, 2026, the median sale price was about $750,000, up 3.4% from about $725,000 in the same stretch of 2025. The median price per square foot rose 5.9%, from about $390 to about $413.
The summer looked the same. The median sale was about $771,000, up 2.8%, and the price per square foot rose 7.1%.
How long do homes take to sell in Danvers MA in 2026?
About three weeks to an accepted offer. From January 1 to October 16, 2026, the typical home got one in about 20 days.
| Single family homes in Danvers MA | Jan 1 to Oct 16, 2025 | Jan 1 to Oct 16, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 113 | 105 |
| Median sale price | About $725,000 | About $750,000 |
| Average sale price | About $798,000 | About $807,000 |
| Median price per square foot | About $390 | About $413 |
| Days to an accepted offer, typical home | 19 | 20 |
| Sale price vs final asking price, average | 103.5% | 102.0% |
| Homes that sold above the asking price | 67% | 65% |
Source: MLS PIN single family sales in Danvers MA, run October 16, 2026. Same stretch of each year. Typical home means the median.
In 2025, it took about 19 days, so the pace is about the same. Fewer homes sold: 105 so far this year, down 7.1% from 113. About 65% sold above the asking price.
How has the Danvers MA market changed over five years?
Prices are up since 2021, and the pace has stayed steady.
| Full year | Median sale price | Homes sold | Days to an accepted offer, typical home | Sale price vs asking price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $649,000 | 232 | 19 | 103.7% |
| 2022 | $635,000 | 203 | 19 | 103.0% |
| 2023 | $668,000 | 158 | 18 | 102.0% |
| 2024 | $715,000 | 144 | 20 | 100.8% |
| 2025 | $720,000 | 146 | 20 | 102.4% |
Source: MLS PIN Five-Year Area Market Review, single family closed sales in Danvers MA, pulled August 17, 2026 (as shown on our Danvers MA town page). Full calendar years.
In 2021, the median sale was about $649,000. So far in 2026, it's about $750,000. That's about 15.6% higher than the full year 2021, though 2026 isn't over yet.
Speed has barely changed. In 2021, the typical home got an accepted offer in about 19 days. In 2026, it's about 20.
What does this mean if you're buying in Danvers MA?
Fewer homes are selling, so you'll want to be ready before the right one comes up.
- Have your lender run your numbers first. This summer the typical home got an accepted offer in about 18 days.
- Expect to pay above the asking price for a great home. About 67% sold above it this summer.
- Set up alerts so you see new homes the day they come on.
Every buyer we work with gets a lender who runs the numbers before every offer. You'll know your payment before you fall in love with a house.
Our guide to living in Danvers MA covers the town and the honest tradeoffs.
What does this mean if you're selling in Danvers MA?
With fewer homes selling in Danvers MA, a ready home stands out. Buyers still compare it to everything they can tour this week.
- The first few weeks matter most. The typical home got an accepted offer in about 18 days this summer.
- Presentation and preparation matter. Fix what a buyer will notice first.
- Your first price matters. A price that feels too high can cost you the buyers who'd love your home most.
Price is always your choice. Before you choose, I walk you through three facts, in this order. First, what sellers near you accepted lately, for how much, and why they chose that buyer. Second, every home for sale in your price range, so we know how yours can stand out. Third, the accurate similar sales from the last 30 days. Our complete seller guide has the full plan.
Why don't last spring's sales tell you your price today?
Because buyers' payments change when mortgage rates move. A sale from six months ago only helps if you adjust it for what buyers can pay now.
That's why this page leans on the newest numbers. Ask for the newest sales on your own street in Danvers MA before you choose your price.
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About Lisa Sevajian
Lisa Sevajian is a Realtor with the Lisa Sevajian Group at eXp Realty, licensed in Massachusetts. The Lisa Sevajian Group helps families buy and sell in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She has guided almost 2,000 families through buying and selling and has ranked in the top 1.5% of over 1.4 million Realtors nationwide, verified by RealTrends. She serves the Andovers, the Merrimack Valley, Seacoast MA and NH, Southern NH and the North Shore. Buying, she makes sure you don't overpay. Selling, she makes sure you don't say yes to too little. Call or text Lisa Sevajian at 978-457-3406.
Questions people ask
Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Danvers MA right now?
Sellers have the edge. From July to September 2026, about 67% of single family homes in Danvers MA sold above the asking price, and the typical home got an accepted offer in about 18 days, per MLS PIN.
How long do homes take to sell in Danvers MA in 2026?
From January 1 to October 16, 2026, the typical single family home in Danvers MA got an accepted offer in about 20 days, per MLS PIN. In 2025, it was about 19 days.
Are home prices going down in Danvers MA?
No. The median single family sale price was about $750,000 from January 1 to October 16, 2026, up 3.4% from the same stretch of 2025, per MLS PIN.
What's the median home price in Danvers MA in 2026?
About $750,000 for single family homes sold from January 1 to October 16, 2026, per MLS PIN. The average was about $807,000.
Are homes in Danvers MA selling above the asking price?
Most are. About 65% of single family homes sold above the asking price from January 1 to October 16, 2026. On average they sold for about 102.0% of the final asking price, per MLS PIN.
How many homes sold in Danvers MA this year?
105 single family homes sold in Danvers MA from January 1 to October 16, 2026, per MLS PIN, down from 113 in the same stretch of 2025.
What's the price per square foot for homes in Danvers MA?
The median was about $413 per square foot for single family homes sold from January 1 to October 16, 2026, up from about $390 a year earlier, per MLS PIN.
Is now a good time to buy a house in Danvers MA?
That depends on your life and your payment. Fewer homes are selling, so have your lender run your numbers and be ready when the right one comes up.
Is now a good time to sell my house in Danvers MA?
Fewer homes are selling, prices are up and most homes sell above the asking price. Presentation and your first price still matter.
How much have Danvers MA home prices gone up since 2021?
The full year 2021 median was about $649,000. The 2026 median so far is about $750,000, about 15.6% higher, per MLS PIN. The year isn't over yet.
Who sets the list price when I sell in Danvers MA?
You do. Price is always the seller's choice. Before you choose, look at recent accepted offers, the homes you're competing with and accurate similar sales so you can choose with confidence.
Where does this Danvers MA market data come from?
MLS PIN single family sales in Danvers MA, run by Lisa Sevajian on October 16, 2026, plus the MLS PIN Five-Year Area Market Review on our Danvers MA town page. Typical home means the median.
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