Is Auburn, MA 01501 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Auburn housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 56% of homes in Auburn, MA 01501 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 54 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 63%, homes sold more slowly (20 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $479,792. Overall, Auburn is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Worcester County, homes here sell more slowly than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 84%. On our competition score, Auburn ranks #125 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 87 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Fayville 01745 (0% sold over asking) or Worcester 01608 (0% sold over asking), while Leicester 01524 (80% sold over asking) and Cherry Valley 01611 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.