Is South Walpole, MA 02071 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
South Walpole is a seller’s market. With about 0.6 months of supply and 20% 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 South Walpole housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in South Walpole, MA 02071 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 54 days and there were 0.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (20% then), homes sold more slowly (40 days then) and the median sale price rose 23% to $974,578. Overall, South Walpole is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Norfolk County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 97%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dover 02030 (5% 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 South Walpole real estate
Is South Walpole a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 0.6 months of supply in South Walpole, MA 02071 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 South Walpole?
The typical home went under contract in 54 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in South Walpole sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in South Walpole?
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 South Walpole?
The median sale price was $974,578 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $374 per square foot.
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