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

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

Buyers in Newburyport MA are getting something they haven't had in years: choices.

On October 13, 2026, there were 46 single family homes for sale in Newburyport MA. That's the most on that date in at least five years, and twice as many as last year.

If you've wanted to live here, that might feel like a door finally opening. If you're about to sell, it might make you nervous. If you're stuck on this, you aren't alone. Both feelings make sense.

Here's what's really going on, so you can decide with clear eyes. Every number below comes from MLS PIN, the shared listing system for Massachusetts, in reports I ran on October 13, 2026. They cover single family homes.

More homes for sale doesn't mean nobody's buying. It means buyers get to be choosy.

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

Buyers have far more homes to choose from. Homes that sell still sell in about three weeks.

Source: MLS PIN Quarterly Market Review, single family, Newburyport MA, run October 13, 2026. Third quarter (July 1 to September 30) of each year. Averages, not medians.

Here's the short version. From July to September 2026, 74 new homes were listed, up from 60 a year ago. At the end of September, you had 45 homes to choose from, almost twice the 23 of a year ago.

Buyers kept buying. 42 homes went under agreement, about the same as 41 last year. Under agreement means a buyer and seller signed a deal that hasn't closed yet. Homes that sold got an accepted offer in about 21 days, the same as a year ago.

Do buyers in Newburyport MA have more homes to choose from?

Yes, more than in any of the last five years on the same date.

On October 13, 2026, there were 46 homes for sale. On that date in 2025, there were 23. In 2022, there were only 17.

More sellers listed this year, too. From January 1 to October 13, 2026, 178 homes were listed, the most in five years. Fewer went under agreement in that stretch, 103, down from 126 in 2025. That gap is why your choices have grown.

So far this quarter, from October 1 to October 13, 8 new single family homes were listed. That's only two weeks, so it's too soon to call a trend.

Are home prices going down in Newburyport MA?

Not across the board. The average price dipped, but the price per square foot went up a little.

The average sale price from July to September 2026 was about $1,331,000. That's down 8.7% from about $1,458,000 a year ago. The average price per square foot rose 2.4%, from about $584 to about $598.

How can both be true? The homes that sold this summer had less space on average. So each home cost less, while each square foot cost a bit more.

The full year looks the same. From January 1 to October 13, 2026, the average sale price was about $1,240,000. That's down 7.5% from 2025, and up 15.8% from about $1,071,000 in 2022.

How long do homes take to sell in Newburyport MA in 2026?

About three weeks to an accepted offer. From January 1 to October 13, 2026, homes that sold got an accepted offer in about 22 days on average.

Source: MLS PIN 5-Year Area Market Review, single family, Newburyport MA, run October 13, 2026. Single family homes sold from January 1 to October 13 of each year. Averages, not medians.

In 2022, it took about 14 days. Since then, buyers have taken a little more time each year. They still pay close to the asking price. In 2026, homes sold for about 1.2% above the final asking price on average.

Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Newburyport MA?

It's more balanced than it's been in years. Here's how both sides look.

• For you as a buyer: twice the homes to choose from, and fewer buyers going under agreement so far this year.
• For you as a seller: homes that sell still get an accepted offer in about three weeks, at about the final asking price.

From July to September 2026, homes sold for about 99.6% of their first asking price. A year ago, it was about 100.2%. That small slip tells you some sellers started too high and had to adjust.

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

You finally have room to compare. That should feel like a relief.

• See two or three homes before you choose. You likely have the time.
• A home that's been for sale a while may give you room to ask for more.
• The best homes still sell at or above asking. Have your lender run your numbers before you tour, so you're ready to write when it's the one.

Everybody wants Newburyport MA, and not everyone can afford it. More choices can help you find a house you're proud of at a payment you 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 Newburyport MA?

Your buyer can tour about 45 other homes. That's your real competition, not what sold last spring.

• Your first few weeks matter most. Homes that sold this summer got an accepted offer in about 21 days.
• Buyers have choices, so presentation and preparation matter more. Fix what a buyer will notice first.
• 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.

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 it's adjusted for what buyers can pay now.

That's why this page leans on the newest quarter. Ask for the newest numbers on your own street 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