Is Dudley, MA 01571 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dudley housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 34% of homes in Dudley, MA 01571 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 1.9 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 43%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price held steady to $449,805. Overall, Dudley is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Worcester County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 76%. On our competition score, Dudley ranks #222 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.