Is North Hampton, NH 03862 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
North Hampton is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 33% 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.
More competitive than 51% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #86 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
The North Hampton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in North Hampton, NH 03862 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 67%, homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price fell 19% to $1,029,554. Overall, North Hampton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Rockingham County, homes here sell more slowly than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 79%. On our competition score, North Hampton ranks #86 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 50 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rye 03870 (16% sold over asking) or Hampton Falls 03844 (17% sold over asking), while Danville 03819 (75% sold over asking) and Plaistow 03865 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about North Hampton real estate
Is North Hampton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in North Hampton, NH 03862 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 North Hampton?
The typical home went under contract in 49 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in North Hampton sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in North Hampton?
About 1.58% of a home’s value a year in Rockingham County, or roughly $6,320 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in North Hampton?
The median sale price was $1,029,554 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $496 per square foot.
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