Is Bolton, MA 01740 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bolton is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 64% 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 96% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #50 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 Bolton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 64% of homes in Bolton, MA 01740 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 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 29 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 38%, homes sold faster (23 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $939,593. Overall, Bolton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Worcester County, homes here sell faster than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Bolton ranks #50 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 91 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 Bolton real estate
Is Bolton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Bolton, MA 01740 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 Bolton?
The typical home went under contract in 20 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bolton sell over asking?
64% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Bolton?
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 Bolton?
The median sale price was $939,593 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $309 per square foot.
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