Is Franklin, MA 02038 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Franklin is a seller’s market. With about 1.3 months of supply and 68% 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 98% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #6 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 Franklin housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 68% of homes in Franklin, MA 02038 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 1.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 112 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 58%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 9% to $749,676. Overall, Franklin is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Norfolk County, homes here sell faster than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Franklin ranks #6 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 94 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.
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Questions about Franklin real estate
Is Franklin a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.3 months of supply in Franklin, MA 02038 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 Franklin?
The typical home went under contract in 19 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Franklin sell over asking?
68% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Franklin?
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 Franklin?
The median sale price was $749,676 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $343 per square foot.
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