Is Adams, MA 01220 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Adams housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Adams, MA 01220 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 37 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 17%, homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $262,336. Overall, Adams is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Berkshire County, homes here sell faster than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 64%. On our competition score, Adams ranks #323 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 55 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Drury 01343 (0% sold over asking) or Stockbridge 01262 (0% sold over asking), while South Lee 01260 (100% sold over asking) and Dalton 01226 (57% sold over asking) are even more competitive.