Is Stratham, NH 03885 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Stratham housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 37% of homes in Stratham, NH 03885 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 52 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 58%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 15% to $894,613. Overall, Stratham is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Rockingham County, homes here sell more slowly than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Stratham ranks #43 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 74 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.