Is Strafford, NH 03884 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Strafford housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 31% of homes in Strafford, NH 03884 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 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 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 47%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price held steady to $555,510. Overall, Strafford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Strafford County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Strafford ranks #50 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 70 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.