Is Upton, MA 01568 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Upton is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 45% 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.
More competitive than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #228 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
The Upton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 45% of homes in Upton, MA 01568 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 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 39 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 59%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 3% to $768,018. Overall, Upton 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 56%. On our competition score, Upton ranks #228 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.
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Questions about Upton real estate
Is Upton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Upton, MA 01568 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 Upton?
The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Upton sell over asking?
45% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Upton?
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 Upton?
The median sale price was $768,018 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $316 per square foot.
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