Is Brewster, MA 02631 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Brewster housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Brewster, MA 02631 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 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 62 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 24%, homes sold faster (32 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $752,175. Overall, Brewster is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Barnstable County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 76%. On our competition score, Brewster ranks #272 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 72 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.