Is Harwich, MA 02645 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Harwich housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Harwich, MA 02645 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 39 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (31% then), homes sold faster (24 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $771,416. Overall, Harwich is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Barnstable County, homes here sell faster than in 95% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 76%. On our competition score, Harwich ranks #257 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 75 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.