Is Keene, NH 03431 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Keene housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Keene, NH 03431 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 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 85 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 45%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 1% to $384,833. Overall, Keene is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Cheshire County, homes here sell faster than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Keene ranks #46 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Walpole 03608 (0% sold over asking) or West Chesterfield 03466 (0% sold over asking), while Westmoreland 03467 (67% sold over asking) and Chesterfield 03443 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.