Is Madison, NH 03849 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Madison housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Madison, NH 03849 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 59 days and there were 4.3 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. That’s based on 14 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 18%, homes sold more slowly (48 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $419,818. Overall, Madison is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Carroll County, homes here sell more slowly than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 61%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tamworth 03886 (0% sold over asking) or South Tamworth 03883 (0% sold over asking), while Silver Lake 03875 (50% sold over asking) and Intervale 03845 (35% sold over asking) are even more competitive.