Is Cheshire, MA 01225 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cheshire is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 50% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Cheshire housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Cheshire, MA 01225 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 8 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 33%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 25% to $433,562. Overall, Cheshire is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Berkshire County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 79%.
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.
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Adams 01220Seller’s market $193 /sq ftAshley Falls 01222Seller’s market $238 /sq ftBecket 01223Buyer’s market $258 /sq ftDalton 01226Seller’s market $184 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Cheshire nearby
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Questions about Cheshire real estate
Is Cheshire a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.6 months of supply in Cheshire, MA 01225 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Cheshire?
The typical home went under contract in 48 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Cheshire sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Cheshire?
About 1.32% of a home’s value a year in Berkshire County, or roughly $5,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Cheshire?
The median sale price was $433,562 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $175 per square foot.
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