What's the Northern MA Housing Market Doing in November 2026?
The quick answer: So far in 2026, single family homes in these 17 towns got an accepted offer in about 15 to 25 days. On November 3, Haverhill MA had 74 homes for sale and Andover MA had 58, per MLS PIN. Tap any town for its full November update.
Sold prices are the rearview mirror. Homes going under agreement are the windshield.
You keep hearing that the market is cooling. Then a house near you goes under agreement in a week. It's easy to feel confused about which story is true.
If you're stuck on this, you aren't alone. Headlines talk about the whole country. Your price depends on your town, your street and what buyers can choose from today.
Here's every town we track, side by side. You'll see what sold this year and in October. You'll also see what's for sale right now.
National headlines don't sell your house. Your town's numbers do.
In this guide
How did each town do so far in 2026?
Here's the quick view. Find your town, then tap it for your full update.
| Town | Typical sale price, 2026 | Homes sold, 2026 | Days to an accepted offer, 2026 | Homes sold in October | Sold above asking, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover MA | $1,200,000 | 212 | 20 | 22 | 67% |
| North Andover MA | $1,000,000 | 148 | 20 | 17 | 66% |
| Amesbury MA | $670,000 | 116 | 21 | 16 | 54% |
| Newburyport MA | $1,099,000 | 101 | 20 | 15 | 41% |
| Haverhill MA | $605,000 | 288 | 21 | 33 | 61% |
| Methuen MA | $610,000 | 250 | 21 | 28 | 64% |
| Salisbury MA | $722,000 | 47 | 25 | 4 | 34% |
| Boxford MA | $1,120,000 | 62 | 21 | 3 | 58% |
| Topsfield MA | $996,000 | 52 | 21 | 3 | 62% |
| Georgetown MA | $765,000 | 63 | 19 | 5 | 68% |
| Groveland MA | $735,000 | 54 | 20 | 7 | 61% |
| Tewksbury MA | $752,000 | 176 | 19 | 21 | 73% |
| Wilmington MA | $797,000 | 153 | 19 | 20 | 65% |
| Reading MA | $982,000 | 164 | 15 | 18 | 66% |
| North Reading MA | $1,023,000 | 110 | 19 | 13 | 55% |
| Danvers MA | $749,000 | 112 | 20 | 12 | 63% |
| Salem MA | $730,000 | 125 | 20 | 17 | 58% |
Single family homes sold from January 1 to November 3, 2026, plus October 1 to 31, 2026. Typical means the middle home. Source: MLS PIN single family sales in each town, pulled November 3, 2026.
Andover MA had the highest typical sale price this year, about $1,200,000. In Haverhill MA, it was about $605,000. Same region, very different budgets.
How many homes are for sale in each town right now?
Under agreement means a buyer and seller signed a deal that hasn't closed yet. Contingent means the deal still has a condition to clear, like an inspection or a loan.
| Town | For sale | Under agreement or contingent | New since October 4 | Priced below first asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover MA | 58 | 19 | 20 | 23 |
| North Andover MA | 39 | 21 | 20 | 12 |
| Amesbury MA | 22 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Newburyport MA | 44 | 16 | 23 | 18 |
| Haverhill MA | 74 | 33 | 25 | 37 |
| Methuen MA | 65 | 33 | 36 | 31 |
| Salisbury MA | 21 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Boxford MA | 19 | 9 | 11 | 6 |
| Topsfield MA | 11 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Groveland MA | 19 | 14 | 6 | 9 |
| Tewksbury MA | 35 | 22 | 22 | 16 |
| Wilmington MA | 29 | 14 | 18 | 8 |
| Reading MA | 16 | 22 | 10 | 11 |
| North Reading MA | 32 | 10 | 16 | 17 |
| Danvers MA | 27 | 21 | 19 | 11 |
| Salem MA | 21 | 24 | 14 | 6 |
Single family homes on November 3, 2026. Georgetown MA wasn't part of this snapshot. Source: MLS PIN, November 3, 2026.
In Reading MA and Salem MA, more homes were under agreement than for sale. Buyers there are still taking the good ones fast.
Where did homes sell fastest in October?
Among towns with 10 or more October sales, Reading MA, Tewksbury MA and Danvers MA had the quickest accepted offers.
Fast doesn't mean your home will sell fast. Homes that look great and feel priced right to you as a buyer get the quick offers. Others take longer.
Where are buyers paying the most above asking?
Among towns with 10 or more October sales, Andover MA, Tewksbury MA and North Andover MA had the highest share of homes selling above asking last month.
That usually means you had few good choices as a buyer, and you weren't the only one who wanted the home.
Where do buyers have more room to talk price?
On November 3, Reading MA, North Reading MA and Haverhill MA had the highest share of homes for sale priced below where they started: 11 of 16, 17 of 32 and 37 of 74.
If you're buying there, you may have a little more room. If you're selling there, presentation and preparation matter even more.
Which homes are for sale right now?
Want to see what you could buy right now? Here are homes for sale in these towns, live from the MLS.
What should you do with these numbers?
Use them as a starting point, not a final price.
- Sellers: the price you choose is yours. Look at accurate similar sales on your street, not the town median.
- Buyers: check how fast homes like yours are getting offers. Then you're ready to move.
- Both: watch mortgage rates on the official weekly survey. A small rate change can shift your payment.
Last month's numbers are still up, too. Here's the October 2026 Northern MA update.
Northern MA market updates
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About Lisa Sevajian
Lisa Sevajian is a Realtor with the Lisa Sevajian Group at eXp Realty, licensed 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 Lisa Sevajian at 978-457-3406.
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Questions people ask
Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Northern MA right now?
It still leans toward sellers for homes that feel priced right. In most of these 17 towns, more than half of single family homes sold above asking from January 1 to November 3, 2026, per MLS PIN. More homes for sale have lowered their price this fall.
How long does it take to sell a house in Andover MA?
From January 1 to November 3, 2026, single family homes in Andover MA got an accepted offer in about 20 days, per MLS PIN.
What's the median home price in Haverhill MA in 2026?
About $605,000 for single family homes sold from January 1 to November 3, 2026, per MLS PIN.
Are home prices going down in Methuen MA?
A little. The typical single family sale in Methuen MA was about $610,000 from January 1 to November 3, 2026, down from about $620,000 a year earlier, per MLS PIN.
How many homes are for sale in Haverhill MA right now?
On November 3, 2026, there were 74 single family homes for sale in Haverhill MA, and 37 of them were priced below where they started, per MLS PIN.
Do homes still sell above asking in Massachusetts?
Many do. In Andover MA, 77% of single family homes that sold in October 2026 went above asking, per MLS PIN.
Which Northern MA town has the most expensive homes?
Among these towns, Andover MA had the highest typical single family sale price from January 1 to November 3, 2026, about $1,200,000, per MLS PIN.
What's the median home price in North Andover MA?
About $1,000,000 for single family homes sold from January 1 to November 3, 2026, per MLS PIN.
Is now a good time to sell in Northern MA?
Homes that are ready and priced with care still get offers in about three weeks in most towns. Your timing depends on your next move, so plan the sale and the purchase together.
How do I find out what my home is worth?
Start with accurate similar sales on your street from the last few months, then adjust for condition. The home value tool on this page gives you a quick estimate.
How often is this market update published?
Every month, using fresh MLS PIN data.
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.
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