Is Newbury, MA 01951 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Newbury is a seller’s market. With about 3.4 months of supply and 43% 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 90% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #145 of 357 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 July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Newbury housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Newbury, MA 01951 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 3.4 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 rose from 38%, homes sold faster (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 26% to $1,246,960. Overall, Newbury is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
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 73%.
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.
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Questions about Newbury real estate
Is Newbury a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.4 months of supply in Newbury, MA 01951 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 Newbury?
The typical home went under contract in 26 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Newbury sell over asking?
43% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Newbury?
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 Newbury?
The median sale price was $1,246,960 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $586 per square foot.
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