Is Nahant, MA 01908 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Nahant is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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.
The Nahant housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Nahant, MA 01908 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 14 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 22%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $951,926. Overall, Nahant is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Essex County, homes here sell more slowly than in 98% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Groveland 01834 (74% sold over asking) and Wenham 01984 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Nahant real estate
Is Nahant a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Nahant, MA 01908 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 Nahant?
The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Nahant sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Nahant?
About 1.04% of a home’s value a year in Essex County, or roughly $4,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Nahant?
The median sale price was $951,926 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $558 per square foot.
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