Is Meredith, NH 03253 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Meredith is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 21% 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.
More competitive than 43% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #98 of 116 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Meredith housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Meredith, NH 03253 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 48 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 44%, homes sold more slowly (32 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $759,671. Overall, Meredith is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Belknap County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Meredith ranks #98 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 43 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Center Harbor 03226 (8% sold over asking) or Gilmanton 03237 (10% sold over asking), while Sanbornton 03269 (39% sold over asking) and Belmont 03220 (29% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Meredith real estate
Is Meredith a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in Meredith, NH 03253 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 Meredith?
The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Meredith sell over asking?
21% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Meredith?
About 1.31% of a home’s value a year in Belknap County, or roughly $5,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Meredith?
The median sale price was $759,671 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $354 per square foot.
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