Is Northwood, NH 03261 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Northwood housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Northwood, NH 03261 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 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 34 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 48%, homes sold more slowly (30 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $589,745. Overall, Northwood is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Rockingham County, homes here sell faster than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Northwood ranks #47 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rye 03870 (16% sold over asking) or Hampton Falls 03844 (17% sold over asking), while Danville 03819 (75% sold over asking) and Plaistow 03865 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.