Is East Wareham, MA 02538 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
East Wareham is a seller’s market. With about 2.2 months of supply and 69% 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 East Wareham housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 69% of homes in East Wareham, MA 02538 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 13 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 44%, homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $494,786. Overall, East Wareham is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Plymouth County, homes here sell more slowly than in 74% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 97%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hull 02045 (11% sold over asking) or Marion 02738 (13% sold over asking), while Monponsett 02350 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about East Wareham real estate
Is East Wareham a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.2 months of supply in East Wareham, MA 02538 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 East Wareham?
The typical home went under contract in 24 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in East Wareham sell over asking?
69% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in East Wareham?
About 1.17% of a home’s value a year in Plymouth County, or roughly $4,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in East Wareham?
The median sale price was $494,786 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $404 per square foot.
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