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What's Happening in the North Andover MA Housing Market in October 2026?
The quick answer: Buyers in North Andover MA had 36 single family homes to choose from at the end of September 2026, up from 19 a year earlier. From July to September, homes that sold got an accepted offer in about 21 days. They sold for about 103.9% of the asking price on average, per MLS PIN.
Your home isn't competing with what sold last spring. It's competing with what buyers can choose today.
On October 13, 2026, there were 43 single family homes for sale in North Andover MA. On that same day in 2024, there were 9. That's a very different set of choices for a buyer at your open house.
If you're thinking about selling, you might feel torn. Your neighbor sold fast last spring, and now you see more signs going up on your street. If you're buying, you might finally feel some relief. You aren't alone either way.
The headlines are about the whole country. This update is about one town. Every number comes from MLS PIN, the shared listing system for Massachusetts, in reports I ran on October 13, 2026.
Buyers have more homes to choose from. Homes are still selling above the asking price.
What's happening in the North Andover MA housing market right now?
More homes came on the market this summer, more went under agreement, and buyers still paid above the asking price.
| July to September, single family | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale at the end of September | 19 | 36 |
| New homes listed | 59 | 79 |
| Homes that lowered their price | 8 | 16 |
| Homes that went under agreement | 52 | 59 |
| Homes sold | 66 | 55 |
| Days to an accepted offer, homes that sold | 16 | 21 |
| Average sale price | About $980,000 | About $1,004,000 |
| Sale price as a share of the asking price | 104.0% | 103.9% |
Source: MLS PIN Quarterly Market Review, single family, North Andover MA, run October 13, 2026. Q3 2026 (July 1 to September 30) vs Q3 2025. Averages, not medians.
Under agreement means a buyer and seller signed a deal that hasn't closed yet. It's the freshest sign of where buyers are headed.
From July to September 2026, 79 single family homes were listed in North Andover MA, up 33.9% from 59 the year before. At the end of September, buyers had 36 homes to choose from, up from 19. Buyers stayed busy too. 59 homes went under agreement, up from 52.
Homes that sold got an accepted offer in about 21 days, up from 16 days a year ago. They sold for about 103.9% of the asking price on average.
October is only two weeks old, so I won't read much into it yet. So far this quarter, 12 single family homes were listed, per the MLS PIN Quarterly Market Review, single family, North Andover MA, run October 13, 2026.
Is it a buyer's or seller's market in North Andover MA?
Sellers still have the edge, but buyers have more room than they've had in five years.
Homes are still selling above the asking price on average, and in about three weeks. That's a seller's sign. At the same time, 16 homes lowered their price from July to September, twice as many as the year before. That's a buyer's sign. Buyers have more homes to pick from, and they're taking a little longer to decide.
Are home prices going down in North Andover MA?
No. The average sale price from January 1 to October 13, 2026 was about $1,023,000, up 5.2% from about $973,000 in the same stretch of 2025.
The summer quarter held up too. Homes sold from July to September averaged about $1,004,000, up 2.5% from about $980,000 a year earlier. An average moves with the mix of homes that sold. Check the homes on your own street before you decide what it means for you.
How has the North Andover MA market changed over five years?
Prices are up, and buyers take longer to say yes than they did in 2022.
| January 1 to October 13, single family | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 177 | 134 | 142 | 154 | 135 |
| Days to an accepted offer | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 23 |
| Average sale price | $938,000 | $902,000 | $961,000 | $973,000 | $1,023,000 |
| Sale price as a share of the asking price | 106.7% | 104.8% | 104.5% | 104.5% | 103.9% |
| Homes for sale on October 13 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 26 | 43 |
Source: MLS PIN 5-Year Market Review, single family, North Andover MA, run October 13, 2026. Same stretch of each year. Averages, not medians.
The average sale price is up 9.1% since 2022. Homes now take about 23 days to get an accepted offer, up from 13 days in 2022. Homes sold for about 106.7% of the asking price in 2022. In 2026, it's about 103.9%. Buyers still compete, but they think it over first.
How busy was the last year in North Andover MA?
About as many homes went under agreement over the last 12 months as the 12 months before, and more homes were listed.
| 12 months through September, single family | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Homes listed | 219 | 235 |
| Homes that lowered their price | 37 | 54 |
| Homes that went under agreement | 199 | 197 |
| Homes sold | 198 | 179 |
Source: MLS PIN Quarterly Market Review, single family, North Andover MA, run October 13, 2026, 12-month activity as of the end of Q3.
From October 2025 through September 2026, 235 single family homes were listed, up from 219. 197 went under agreement, close to the 199 a year earlier. 54 homes lowered their price, up 45.9% from 37. That's why buyers have more choices today.
What this means if you're buying in North Andover MA
You have more homes to look at, and you may have a few more days to decide. You still need to be ready.
- Get your lender to run your numbers before you tour. Good homes still got an accepted offer in about three weeks.
- Look at homes that lowered their price. With 16 price changes this summer, there's more room to talk.
- Don't assume every home sells under the price the seller is asking. The average still sold above it.
Our guide to living in North Andover MA covers the town, and the Andover MA vs North Andover MA guide compares the two.
What this means if you're selling in North Andover MA
Your buyer is comparing your home to almost twice as many choices as last year. You can still do very well.
- Presentation and preparation matter more when buyers can compare. Fix what a buyer will notice first.
- Look at the homes for sale near you in your price range, not just the sales from months ago.
- Your first price matters. Twice as many homes lowered their price this summer as last.
Price is your choice. We'll walk you through recent accepted offers, the homes you're competing with and accurate similar sales so you can choose with confidence. Our complete seller guide has the full plan.
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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 North Andover MA right now?
Sellers still have the edge. Single family homes in North Andover MA sold for about 103.9% of the asking price from July to September 2026, per MLS PIN. Buyers have more choices, with 36 homes for sale at the end of September, up from 19.
How long do homes take to sell in North Andover MA in 2026?
Single family homes in North Andover MA got an accepted offer in about 23 days on average from January 1 to October 13, 2026, per MLS PIN. That's up from 15 days in the same stretch of 2025.
Are home prices going down in North Andover MA?
No. The average North Andover MA single family sale price was about $1,023,000 from January 1 to October 13, 2026, up 5.2% from the same stretch of 2025, per MLS PIN.
What's the average home price in North Andover MA in 2026?
About $1,023,000 for single family homes sold in North Andover MA from January 1 to October 13, 2026, per MLS PIN. That's an average, not a median.
How many homes are for sale in North Andover MA?
There were 43 single family homes for sale in North Andover MA on October 13, 2026, per MLS PIN. That's the most on that date in five years.
Are homes in North Andover MA still selling above the asking price?
Yes, on average. North Andover MA single family homes sold for about 103.9% of the asking price from January 1 to October 13, 2026, down from about 106.7% in 2022.
Are more homes lowering their price in North Andover MA?
Yes. From July to September 2026, 16 North Andover MA single family homes lowered their price, up from 8 in the same quarter of 2025, per MLS PIN.
How many homes sold in North Andover MA this year?
135 single family homes sold in North Andover MA from January 1 to October 13, 2026, per MLS PIN, down from 154 in the same stretch of 2025.
How much have North Andover MA home prices gone up since 2022?
The average single family sale price in North Andover MA is up 9.1%, from about $938,000 in 2022 to about $1,023,000 in 2026, for January 1 to October 13 of each year.
Is now a good time to buy a house in North Andover MA?
That depends on your life and your payment. Buyers in North Andover MA have more homes to choose from than in any of the last five years, and more sellers lowered their price this summer.
Is now a good time to sell a house in North Andover MA?
Homes are still selling above the asking price on average in North Andover MA. You'll face more competition than last year, so presentation and your first price matter.
Where do these North Andover MA market numbers come from?
MLS PIN Quarterly and 5-Year Market Review reports for North Andover MA single family homes, run by Lisa Sevajian on October 13, 2026.
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