Is Northborough, MA 01532 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Northborough housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Northborough, MA 01532 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 73 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (42% then), homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $739,680. Overall, Northborough is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Worcester County, homes here sell more slowly than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Northborough ranks #197 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 82 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.