Is Wellesley, MA 02482 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Wellesley housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Wellesley, MA 02482 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 days and there were 0.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 64 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 37%, homes sold more slowly (16 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $1,864,193. Overall, Wellesley is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Norfolk County, homes here sell faster than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 79%. On our competition score, Wellesley ranks #205 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 81 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.