Is Fall River, MA 02720 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Fall River housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 42% of homes in Fall River, MA 02720 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 4.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 62 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 33%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 2% to $487,789. Overall, Fall River is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Bristol County, homes here sell more slowly than in 72% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 72%. On our competition score, Fall River ranks #286 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 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.