Is Durham, NH 03824 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Durham housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Durham, NH 03824 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 35 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 68%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $713,004. Overall, Durham is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Strafford County, homes here sell faster than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Durham ranks #44 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 74 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Milton Mills 03852 (25% sold over asking) or Rochester 03868 (29% sold over asking), while Rochester 03839 (75% sold over asking) and Milton 03851 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.