Is Swampscott, MA 01907 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Swampscott housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 42% of homes in Swampscott, MA 01907 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 57 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (24 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $774,665. Overall, Swampscott is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Essex County, homes here sell more slowly than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 78%. On our competition score, Swampscott ranks #226 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 79 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Nahant 01908 (0% sold over asking) or Lynn 01901 (0% sold over asking), while Groveland 01834 (74% sold over asking) and Wenham 01984 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.