Is Sturbridge, MA 01566 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sturbridge housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 56% of homes in Sturbridge, MA 01566 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 28 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 43%, homes sold faster (23 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $519,775. Overall, Sturbridge is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Worcester County, homes here sell faster than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, Sturbridge ranks #225 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.