Is South Chatham, MA 02659 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
South Chatham is a seller’s market. With about 2 months of supply and 36% 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.
The South Chatham housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in South Chatham, MA 02659 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 11 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (18 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $774,665. Overall, South Chatham is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Barnstable County, homes here sell faster than in 97% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 89%.
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) is even more competitive.
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Questions about South Chatham real estate
Is South Chatham a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in South Chatham, MA 02659 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 South Chatham?
The typical home went under contract in 14 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in South Chatham sell over asking?
36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in South Chatham?
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 South Chatham?
The median sale price was $774,665 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $641 per square foot.
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