Is New Durham, NH 03855 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

New Durham is a seller’s market. With about 2 months of supply and 36% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score66/ 100

More competitive than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #64 of 116 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list36%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market42Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$450▲ +36.1% vs. last year

The New Durham housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in New Durham, NH 03855 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 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 26 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 57%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 17% to $746,677. Overall, New Durham is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Strafford County, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, New Durham ranks #64 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 66 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.

Nearby markets

Barrington 03825Seller’s market $316 /sq ftDover 03820Seller’s market $328 /sq ftDurham 03824Seller’s market $335 /sq ftFarmington 03835Seller’s market $242 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about New Durham real estate

Is New Durham a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in New Durham, NH 03855 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in New Durham?

The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in New Durham sell over asking?

36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in New Durham?

About 1.85% of a home’s value a year in Strafford County, or roughly $7,400 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in New Durham?

The median sale price was $746,677 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $450 per square foot.

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