10/06/2026
September showed an active fall real estate market across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, with conditions varying significantly by area. Homes generally moved more quickly in Essex County and the Merrimack Valley, while New Hampshire and Maine saw longer market times and a wider gap between new listings and pending sales. Across the region, buyers continued to have more choices in some markets, while well-positioned homes were still moving relatively quickly in others.
Take a look at how the residential market performed in August across our region. Then connect with your Aluxety agent to see how these trends align with your personal real estate goals!
Essex County: Amesbury, Andover, Beverly, Boxford, Danvers, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lawrence, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester, Marblehead, Merrimac, Methuen, Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, Peabody, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, West Newbury
Essex County (without Merrimack Valley): Beverly, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester, Marblehead, Middleton, Nahant, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham
Merrimack Valley: Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, Rowley, Salisbury, West Newbury
Massachusetts: all of Massachusetts (in MLS PIN)
New Hampshire: all of New Hampshire (in PrimeMLS)
Maine: all of Maine (in Maine Listings)
All statistics pulled from above mentioned MLS’s based on public listings in MLS. Based on statistics for September 1st, 2026 to September 30th, 2026 as reported on October 6th, 2026.