Is Acton, MA 01718 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Acton is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list99.9%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list100.9%Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market48Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft$291▲ +1.7% vs. last year

The Acton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 100% of homes in Acton, MA 01718 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 48 days. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 67%, homes sold more slowly (17 days then) and the median sale price rose 24% to $569,753. Overall, Acton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Middlesex County, homes here sell more slowly, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Newton Lower Falls 02462 (0% sold over asking) or Cambridge 02142 (0% sold over asking).

About the area

Middlesex County, MA

Population	404
Median income	$104,167
Average income	$142,047
Median home value	$375,800
Owner-occupied	94% of homes
Median year built	1975

Natural hazard riskLow for the hazards we track

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 01718; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

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Questions about Acton real estate

How fast do homes sell in Acton?

The typical home went under contract in 48 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Acton sell over asking?

100% 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 Acton?

About 1.03% of a home’s value a year in Middlesex County, or roughly $4,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Acton?

The median sale price was $569,753 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $291 per square foot.

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