Is New Braintree, MA 01531 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
New Braintree is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The New Braintree housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in New Braintree, MA 01531 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 100%, homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $599,740. Overall, New Braintree is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Worcester County, homes here sell more slowly than in 97% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Leicester 01524 (80% sold over asking) and Cherry Valley 01611 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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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 →Where New Braintree is
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Questions about New Braintree real estate
Is New Braintree a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in New Braintree, MA 01531 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 New Braintree?
The typical home went under contract in 49 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in New Braintree sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in New Braintree?
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 New Braintree?
The median sale price was $599,740 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $192 per square foot.
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