Is Nelson, NH 03457 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Nelson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Nelson, NH 03457 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 103 days and there were 5.3 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. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (63 days then) and the median sale price fell 40% to $699,597. Overall, Nelson is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Cheshire County, homes here sell more slowly than in 95% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 59%.

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.