Is Walpole, MA 02081 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Walpole housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 61% of homes in Walpole, MA 02081 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 74 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 53%, homes sold faster (21 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $769,667. Overall, Walpole is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Norfolk County, homes here sell faster than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 79%. On our competition score, Walpole ranks #61 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 91 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.