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What's the Northern MA Housing Market Doing in October 2026?
The quick answer: From July to September 2026, single family homes in these 17 towns usually got an accepted offer in about 18 to 26 days. Most sold above asking. Tewksbury MA, Groveland MA and Haverhill MA had the most homes sell above asking. Click any town below for its full October update.
The real Northern MA market isn't in the headlines. It's in the homes that sold last month on your street.
You keep hearing that the market is cooling. Then your neighbor's house sells in a week for more than they asked. So which one is true for you?
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, with links to each full update.
National headlines don't sell your house. Your town's numbers do.
How did each town do from July to September 2026?
Here's the quick view. Tap a town for its full update.
| Town | Median sale | Homes sold | Days to an offer | Paid vs asking | Sold above asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover MA | $1,160,000 | 91 | 20 | 102.4% | 65% |
| North Andover MA | $988,000 | 55 | 20 | 103.9% | 67% |
| Amesbury MA | $715,000 | 43 | 20 | 101.7% | 65% |
| Newburyport MA | $1,150,000 | 39 | 26 | 100.5% | 36% |
| Haverhill MA | $623,000 | 108 | 20 | 102.0% | 68% |
| Methuen MA | $600,000 | 98 | 21 | 101.7% | 65% |
| Salisbury MA | $740,000 | 19 | 25 | 98.7% | 32% |
| Boxford MA | $1,091,000 | 27 | 21 | 101.9% | 48% |
| Topsfield MA | $1,001,000 | 19 | 21 | 104.3% | 63% |
| Georgetown MA | $860,000 | 26 | 19 | 102.8% | 58% |
| Groveland MA | $745,000 | 20 | 20 | 104.3% | 75% |
| Tewksbury MA | $755,000 | 65 | 19 | 103.7% | 78% |
| Wilmington MA | $813,000 | 61 | 20 | 103.8% | 64% |
| Reading MA | $1,000,000 | 57 | 19 | 103.9% | 61% |
| North Reading MA | $1,200,000 | 54 | 18 | 102.3% | 61% |
| Danvers MA | $771,000 | 42 | 18 | 102.5% | 67% |
| Salem MA | $730,000 | 43 | 21 | 101.4% | 53% |
Single family homes that closed July to September 2026. Source: MLS PIN single family sales, run October 16, 2026. Reported figures.
Where are homes selling fastest?
Danvers MA, North Reading MA and Tewksbury MA had the quickest accepted offers this summer.
Fast doesn't mean every home sells fast. Homes that look great and feel priced right get the quick offers. Others sit longer.
Where are buyers paying the most above asking?
Tewksbury MA, Groveland MA and Haverhill MA had the highest share of homes selling above asking.
That usually means buyers had few good choices and more than one buyer wanted the same home.
Where do buyers have more room to talk price?
Salisbury MA and Newburyport MA had the lowest average paid versus asking this summer.
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 the one you want are getting offers, so you're ready to move.
- Both: watch mortgage rates on the official weekly survey. A small rate change can shift your payment.
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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 Northern MA right now?
Mostly a seller's market. From July to September 2026, most single family homes in these 17 towns sold at or above asking, per MLS PIN.
How long does it take to sell a house in Andover MA?
In summer 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?
From July to September 2026 the median single family sale in Haverhill MA was $623,000, per MLS PIN.
Are home prices going down in Methuen MA?
The summer 2026 median in Methuen MA was $600,000, a little below last year, while price per square foot rose. Mix matters, so check your street.
Do homes still sell above asking in Massachusetts?
Many do. In Tewksbury MA, 78% of single family homes sold above asking this summer, per MLS PIN.
Which Northern MA town has the most expensive homes?
Among these towns, North Reading MA had the highest summer 2026 median, $1,200,000.
What's the median home price in North Andover MA?
$988,000 from July to September 2026, per MLS PIN.
Is now a good time to sell in Northern MA?
Homes are still getting offers fast 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.
Sources
This is general information, not legal, tax or lending advice. Check with your attorney, lender and CPA before you decide.
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