Is Wales, MA 01081 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Wales housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 83% of homes in Wales, MA 01081 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 4.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 36%, homes sold faster (33 days then) and the median sale price fell 24% to $329,857. Overall, Wales is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Hampden County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 94%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Springfield 01103 (0% sold over asking) or Russell 01071 (0% sold over asking), while Bondsville 01009 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.