Is Hyannis, MA 02601 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hyannis housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Hyannis, MA 02601 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 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 65 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 27%, homes sold more slowly (30 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $586,746. Overall, Hyannis is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Barnstable County, homes here sell more slowly than in 81% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Hyannis ranks #337 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 45 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) and South Yarmouth 02664 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.