Is Forestdale, MA 02644 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Forestdale is a seller’s market. With about 2.2 months of supply and 41% 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 79% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #260 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 Forestdale housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Forestdale, MA 02644 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 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 23 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (18 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $635,725. Overall, Forestdale is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
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 any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Forestdale ranks #260 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 74 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).
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Questions about Forestdale real estate
Is Forestdale a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.2 months of supply in Forestdale, MA 02644 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 Forestdale?
The typical home went under contract in 26 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Forestdale sell over asking?
41% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Forestdale?
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 Forestdale?
The median sale price was $635,725 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $361 per square foot.
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