Is Cohasset, MA 02025 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Cohasset is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 44% 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.

Competition score83/ 100

More competitive than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #179 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

Months of supply1.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list44.2%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market23Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$546▲ +6.9% vs. last year

The Cohasset housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Cohasset, MA 02025 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 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 44 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 33%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $1,599,308. Overall, Cohasset is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Norfolk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 84% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 76%. On our competition score, Cohasset ranks #179 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dover 02030 (5% sold over asking) or South Walpole 02071 (20% sold over asking), while East Walpole 02032 (73% sold over asking) and Holbrook 02343 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Avon 02322Seller’s market $335 /sq ftBellingham 02019Seller’s market $282 /sq ftBraintree 02184Seller’s market $428 /sq ftBrookline 02445Balanced $776 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Cohasset real estate

Is Cohasset a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Cohasset, MA 02025 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 Cohasset?

The typical home went under contract in 23 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Cohasset sell over asking?

44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Cohasset?

About 1.06% of a home’s value a year in Norfolk County, or roughly $4,240 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Cohasset?

The median sale price was $1,599,308 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $546 per square foot.

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