Is Shrewsbury, MA 01545 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Shrewsbury housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Shrewsbury, MA 01545 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 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 142 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 51%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $660,214. Overall, Shrewsbury is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Worcester County, homes here sell faster than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Shrewsbury ranks #189 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 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.