Is Lenox, MA 01240 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lenox housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Lenox, MA 01240 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 24 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 31%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $529,771. Overall, Lenox is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Berkshire County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Lenox ranks #349 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 33 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.