By Lisa Sevajian, Realtor · Last updated October 16, 2026 · 7 min read

What's Happening in the Haverhill MA Housing Market in October 2026?

The real Haverhill MA market isn't in the headlines. It's in the homes going pending this week.

You've probably seen headlines that say the housing market is cooling. If you own a home in Haverhill MA, or you're trying to buy one, you want to know what's true here, not across the country.

If you're stuck on this, you aren't alone. Sellers wonder if they missed the best time. Buyers wonder if prices will finally ease.

Every number below comes from MLS PIN, the shared listing system for Massachusetts. I pulled every single family sale in Haverhill MA on October 16, 2026. Here's what those sales show.

Most homes still sold above the asking price this summer, in about three weeks.

What's happening in the Haverhill MA housing market right now?

This summer looked a lot like last summer, with prices a little higher. Homes still sold fast, and most sold above the asking price.

Source: MLS PIN single family sales in Haverhill MA, run October 16, 2026. July 1 to September 30 of each year. Typical means the middle home. Half sold for more, and half for less. Days count from listing to an accepted offer.

Here's the short version. From July to September 2026, 108 single family homes sold, about the same as 107 a year ago. The typical home got an accepted offer in about 20 days. It sold for about $623,000, up 2.1% from about $610,000.

Under agreement means a buyer and seller signed a deal that hasn't closed yet. The days in the table run from the day a home was listed to that signed deal.

Are homes in Haverhill MA selling above the asking price?

Yes, most of them. From July to September 2026, about 68% of homes sold above the asking price, up from 66% a year ago.

On average, homes sold for about 102.0% of the final asking price. They sold for about 101.2% of the first asking price, too. A year ago, that second number was 99.7%. That means last summer's homes sold a little below where they started, on average.

This summer, buyers were willing to pay the first price, and then some, when a home felt right.

Are home prices going down in Haverhill MA?

No. Prices here are holding and creeping up.

The typical sale price from July to September 2026 was about $623,000, up 2.1%. The average sale price rose 6.0%, from about $619,000 to about $656,000. The typical price per square foot rose 3.4%, from about $322 to about $333.

The full year tells the same story. From January 1 to October 16, 2026, the typical sale price was about $606,000, close to about $604,000 a year ago. The average rose 3.6% to about $641,000.

If you own a home here, your street can tell a different story than the town. Ask for the sales closest to you.

How long do homes take to sell in Haverhill 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, the same as last year.

Source: MLS PIN single family sales in Haverhill MA, run October 16, 2026. Same stretch of each year.

So far this year, 271 homes sold, up from 266. One thing did change. This year, about 62% of homes sold above the asking price, down from 67% in the same stretch of 2025. Buyers still compete for good homes. They're a bit choosier about the ones that feel priced too high.

If you're buying, you'll want your numbers ready before you tour. If you're selling, your first few weeks count most.

How has the Haverhill MA market changed over five years?

Prices are up about 30.4% since 2021, and buyers take a few more days to say yes.

Source: MLS PIN Five-Year Area Market Review, single family, Haverhill MA, pulled August 17, 2026 (as shown on our Haverhill MA town page). Calendar years 2021 to 2025. Medians.

In 2021, the typical home sold for about $460,000 and about 105.1% of the asking price. In 2025, it was about $600,000 and about 101.6%. Sales dropped to 283 homes in 2023, then climbed back to 354 in 2025.

So far in 2026, the typical sale price is about $606,000. Buyers are still paying above asking. They're just not paying as far above it as they did in 2021.

What does this mean if you're buying in Haverhill MA?

Good homes still go fast here, so being ready matters more than waiting.

• Plan on about three weeks from the day a home is listed to an accepted offer. The best homes go sooner.
• About 4 in 10 homes this year sold at or below the price the seller was asking. A home that's been for sale a while may give you room to talk.
• Have your lender run your numbers before you tour, so you can write an offer the day you find the one.

Many buyers who start their search in Andover MA end up in Haverhill MA. They love it once they see a house they're proud of at a payment they feel good about. Every buyer we work with gets a lender who runs the numbers before every offer.

What does this mean if you're selling in Haverhill MA?

Buyers are still paying above asking for homes that feel right. They're also comparing yours to every other home they can tour this week.

• The first few weeks matter most. The typical home got an accepted offer in about 20 days.
• On average, homes sold for about 101.2% of their first asking price this summer, up from 99.7% a year ago.
• Presentation and preparation matter. Fix what a buyer will notice first.

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.

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 you if it's adjusted for what your buyer can pay now.

That's why this page leans on the newest numbers, pulled October 16, 2026. Ask for the newest sales on your own street in Haverhill MA before you choose your price.

This is general information, not legal, tax or lending advice. Check with your attorney, lender and CPA before you decide.

I'll guide you home.

Lisa Sevajian