Is Spencer, MA 01562 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Spencer is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 51% 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 score79/ 100

More competitive than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #221 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 supply2.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list51.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market26Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$269▲ +6.3% vs. last year

The Spencer housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 51% of homes in Spencer, MA 01562 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 38 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (52% then), homes sold more slowly (21 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $434,812. Overall, Spencer is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Worcester County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 66%. On our competition score, Spencer ranks #221 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 79 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 Spencer real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Spencer, MA 01562 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 Spencer?

The typical home went under contract in 26 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Spencer sell over asking?

51% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Spencer?

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 Spencer?

The median sale price was $434,812 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $269 per square foot.

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