Is North Falmouth, MA 02556 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
North Falmouth is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 37% 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 77% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #265 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 North Falmouth housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 37% of homes in North Falmouth, MA 02556 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 20 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (36% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price held steady to $1,074,535. Overall, North Falmouth is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Barnstable County, homes here sell more slowly than in 51% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 95%. On our competition score, North Falmouth ranks #265 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Truro 02666 (0% sold over asking) or Cotuit 02635 (6% sold over asking), while Forestdale 02644 (41% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about North Falmouth real estate
Is North Falmouth a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in North Falmouth, MA 02556 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 North Falmouth?
The typical home went under contract in 26 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in North Falmouth sell over asking?
37% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in North Falmouth?
About 0.67% of a home’s value a year in Barnstable County, or roughly $2,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in North Falmouth?
The median sale price was $1,074,535 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $491 per square foot.
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