Is Sandown, NH 03873 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sandown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Sandown, NH 03873 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 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 30 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 56%, homes sold more slowly (28 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $678,706. Overall, Sandown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Rockingham County, homes here sell more slowly than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 61%. On our competition score, Sandown ranks #56 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 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.