Is Holden, MA 01520 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Holden is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 54% 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.

Competition score86/ 100

More competitive than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #133 of 362 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list53.5%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market20Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$296▼ −0.9% vs. last year

The Holden housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 54% of homes in Holden, MA 01520 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 58 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 56%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 6% to $510,279. Overall, Holden is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Worcester County, homes here sell faster than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Holden ranks #133 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 86 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.

Nearby markets

Ashburnham 01430Seller’s market $275 /sq ftAthol 01331Seller’s market $248 /sq ftAuburn 01501Seller’s market $299 /sq ftBaldwinville 01436Buyer’s market $277 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Holden real estate

Is Holden a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Holden, MA 01520 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 Holden?

The typical home went under contract in 20 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Holden sell over asking?

54% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Holden?

About 1.28% of a home’s value a year in Worcester County, or roughly $5,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Holden?

The median sale price was $510,279 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $296 per square foot.

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