Is Orleans, MA 02653 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Orleans housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Orleans, MA 02653 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 31 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 11%, homes sold faster (52 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $875,871. Overall, Orleans is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Barnstable County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 78%. On our competition score, Orleans ranks #332 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 48 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.