Is Wareham, MA 02571 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Wareham housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Wareham, MA 02571 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 48 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 43%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $474,795. Overall, Wareham is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Plymouth County, homes here sell more slowly than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 84%. On our competition score, Wareham ranks #264 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 out of 100).

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) and East Wareham 02538 (69% sold over asking) are even more competitive.