Is Fairhaven, MA 02719 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Fairhaven housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 47% of homes in Fairhaven, MA 02719 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 57 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (48% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price held steady to $497,785. Overall, Fairhaven is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Bristol County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Fairhaven ranks #160 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 85 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Somerset 02725 (0% sold over asking) or East Freetown 02717 (18% sold over asking), while Attleboro Falls 02763 (80% sold over asking) and Fall River 02724 (70% sold over asking) are even more competitive.