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What's Happening in the Wilmington MA Housing Market in October 2026?
The quick answer: From July to September 2026, 64% of single family homes in Wilmington MA sold above the asking price, up from 54% a year earlier. The typical home got an accepted offer in about 20 days. The median sale price was about $813,000, up 5.6%, per MLS PIN.
The real Wilmington MA market isn't in the headlines. It's in the homes going pending this week.
Maybe you've lost out on a house or two this year. Maybe you're a homeowner who keeps hearing that prices are about to drop. Either way, it's hard to know what to believe, and that can feel frustrating.
If you're stuck on this, you aren't alone. The headlines talk about the whole country. You care about one town.
So let's look at the homes that actually sold and went pending here. Pending means a buyer and seller signed a deal that hasn't closed yet. Every number below comes from MLS PIN, the shared listing system for Massachusetts, in a report I ran on October 16, 2026. It covers single family homes.
More homes sold above the asking price this summer. Buyers just took a few more days to say yes.
What's happening in the Wilmington MA housing market right now?
Summer was busier, and buyers paid more for the homes they wanted.
| Single family homes in Wilmington MA | July to Sept 2025 | July to Sept 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 52 | 61 |
| Median sale price | About $770,000 | About $813,000 |
| Average sale price | About $817,000 | About $923,000 |
| Median price per square foot | About $408 | About $397 |
| Days to an accepted offer, typical home | 19 | 20 |
| Sale price vs final asking price, average | 102.5% | 103.8% |
| Sale price vs first asking price, average | 101.3% | 102.7% |
| Homes that sold above the asking price | 54% | 64% |
Source: MLS PIN single family sales in Wilmington MA, run October 16, 2026. July 1 to September 30 of each year. Typical home means the median.
Here's the short version. From July to September 2026, 61 single family homes sold in Wilmington MA, up from 52 a year earlier. The median sale price rose 5.6% to about $813,000.
More buyers paid above the asking price, too. About 64% of homes did, up from 54%. On average, homes sold for about 103.8% of the final asking price. A year ago, it was 102.5%.
Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Wilmington MA?
Sellers have the edge in Wilmington MA, and it grew this summer.
When most homes sell above the asking price in about three weeks, that's a seller's sign. This summer, about 64% did, and the typical home got an accepted offer in about 20 days.
There's a small buyer's sign, too. Over the year, the typical home took about 19 days to get an accepted offer, up from 15. Buyers are taking a little more time before they commit.
Are home prices going down in Wilmington MA?
No. Prices went up this year in Wilmington MA.
From January 1 to October 16, 2026, the median sale price was about $795,000, up 3.9% from about $765,000 in the same stretch of 2025. The average was about $870,000, up 6.9%.
One number went the other way. The median price per square foot slipped 1.7%, to about $405. That usually means more homes with more space sold. Bigger homes cost more in total but often less per square foot.
How long do homes take to sell in Wilmington MA in 2026?
About three weeks to an accepted offer. From January 1 to October 16, 2026, the typical home got one in about 19 days.
| Single family homes in Wilmington MA | Jan 1 to Oct 16, 2025 | Jan 1 to Oct 16, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 128 | 140 |
| Median sale price | About $765,000 | About $795,000 |
| Average sale price | About $814,000 | About $870,000 |
| Median price per square foot | About $412 | About $405 |
| Days to an accepted offer, typical home | 15 | 19 |
| Sale price vs final asking price, average | 103.3% | 103.7% |
| Sale price vs first asking price, average | 102.6% | 102.7% |
| Homes that sold above the asking price | 62% | 66% |
Source: MLS PIN single family sales in Wilmington MA, run October 16, 2026. Same stretch of each year. Typical home means the median.
In 2025, it took about 15 days. So homes are moving a few days slower, while still selling above the asking price. More homes sold, too: 140 so far this year, up 9.4% from 128.
How has the Wilmington MA market changed over five years?
Prices climbed every year, and bidding is calmer than it was in 2021.
| Full year | Median sale price | Homes sold | Days to an accepted offer, typical home | Sale price vs asking price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $626,000 | 247 | 18 | 105.7% |
| 2022 | $685,000 | 262 | 18 | 103.6% |
| 2023 | $700,000 | 177 | 15 | 104.0% |
| 2024 | $750,000 | 164 | 16 | 104.4% |
| 2025 | $765,000 | 163 | 18 | 101.9% |
Source: MLS PIN Five-Year Area Market Review, single family closed sales in Wilmington MA, pulled August 17, 2026 (as shown on our Wilmington MA town page). Full calendar years.
In 2021, the median sale was about $626,000, and homes sold for about 105.7% of the asking price. So far in 2026, the median is about $795,000. That's about 27.0% higher than the full year 2021, though 2026 isn't over yet.
Homes still sell above the asking price. Buyers just don't stretch as far past it as they did five years ago.
What does this mean if you're buying in Wilmington MA?
You'll still compete for the best homes here, so get ready before you fall in love.
- Have your lender run your numbers first. The typical home got an accepted offer in about 20 days this summer.
- Expect to pay above the asking price for a great home. About 64% sold above it this summer.
- Look past the price to the price per square foot. It can show you where the real value is.
Every buyer we work with gets a lender who runs the numbers before every offer. You'll know your payment before you fall in love with a house.
Our guide to living in Wilmington MA covers the town, and our Wilmington MA schools and property taxes post covers the yearly costs.
What does this mean if you're selling in Wilmington MA?
Buyers are paying more in Wilmington MA. They're also taking a little more time to compare your home to the rest.
- The first few weeks matter most. The typical home got an accepted offer in about 20 days.
- Presentation and preparation matter when buyers take their time. Fix what a buyer will notice first.
- Your first price matters. 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. Our complete seller guide has the full plan.
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 you adjust it for what buyers can pay now.
That's why this page leans on the newest numbers. Ask for the newest sales on your own street in Wilmington MA before you choose your price.
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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 Wilmington MA right now?
Sellers have the edge. From July to September 2026, about 64% of single family homes in Wilmington MA sold above the asking price, up from 54% a year earlier, per MLS PIN.
How long do homes take to sell in Wilmington MA in 2026?
From January 1 to October 16, 2026, the typical single family home in Wilmington MA got an accepted offer in about 19 days, per MLS PIN. In 2025, it was about 15 days.
Are home prices going down in Wilmington MA?
No. The median single family sale price was about $795,000 from January 1 to October 16, 2026, up 3.9% from the same stretch of 2025, per MLS PIN.
What's the median home price in Wilmington MA in 2026?
About $795,000 for single family homes sold from January 1 to October 16, 2026, per MLS PIN. The average was about $870,000.
Are homes in Wilmington MA selling above the asking price?
Most are. About 66% of single family homes sold above the asking price from January 1 to October 16, 2026. On average they sold for about 103.7% of the final asking price, per MLS PIN.
How many homes sold in Wilmington MA this year?
140 single family homes sold in Wilmington MA from January 1 to October 16, 2026, per MLS PIN, up from 128 in the same stretch of 2025.
What did homes in Wilmington MA sell for this summer?
From July to September 2026, the median single family sale price in Wilmington MA was about $813,000, up from about $770,000 a year earlier, per MLS PIN.
Is now a good time to buy a house in Wilmington MA?
That depends on your life and your payment. Great homes still sell above the asking price, so have your lender run your numbers before you tour.
Is now a good time to sell my house in Wilmington MA?
Prices are up and most homes sell above the asking price. Buyers are taking a few more days, so presentation and your first price matter.
How much have Wilmington MA home prices gone up since 2021?
The full year 2021 median was about $626,000. The 2026 median so far is about $795,000, about 27.0% higher, per MLS PIN. The year isn't over yet.
Who sets the list price when I sell in Wilmington MA?
You do. Price is always the seller's choice. Before you choose, look at recent accepted offers, the homes you're competing with and accurate similar sales so you can choose with confidence.
Where does this Wilmington MA market data come from?
MLS PIN single family sales in Wilmington MA, run by Lisa Sevajian on October 16, 2026, plus the MLS PIN Five-Year Area Market Review on our Wilmington MA town page. Typical home means the median.
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