Is Whitinsville, MA 01588 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Whitinsville is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 67% 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 score93/ 100

More competitive than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #22 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 supply1.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list66.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list103.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market24Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$310▲ +9.3% vs. last year

The Whitinsville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 67% of homes in Whitinsville, MA 01588 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 49 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 49%, homes sold more slowly (21 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $478,543. Overall, Whitinsville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Worcester County, homes here sell more slowly than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 94%. On our competition score, Whitinsville ranks #22 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 93 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 Whitinsville real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Whitinsville, MA 01588 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 Whitinsville?

The typical home went under contract in 24 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Whitinsville sell over asking?

67% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Whitinsville?

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 Whitinsville?

The median sale price was $478,543 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $310 per square foot.

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