Middlesex County, MA Housing Market Update: August 2026

Key Takeaways Middlesex County home prices climbed 2.1% year over year to $847,165 in August, accelerating from July’s 0.3% gain and signaling renewed price momentum heading into fall. Active listings surged 20% year over year to 4,327 while new listings jumped 29%—yet months of supply remained a tight 2.3, indicating buyers are absorbing inventory nearly as fast as it appears. Homes sold in a median of 23 days with 46% closing above list price, well ahead of the national 50-day pace, though competition cooled slightly from the spring peak. Middlesex County, MA Housing Market Snapshot Median Sale Price Pending Sales Active Listings Days on Market Sold Above List $847,165 (+2.1% YoY) 1,179 (-3.5% YoY) 4,327 (+20.2% YoY) 23 days (+2 days YoY) 45.6% (-2.7 ppt YoY) Middlesex County’s housing market gained momentum in August, with prices accelerating to their strongest year-over-year growth since spring. Inventory expanded sharply—new listings rose nearly 29%—but demand proved resilient enough to keep months of supply well below three. The result was a market that remained decisively competitive, if slightly less frenetic than the spring bidding season. Below is a breakdown of Middlesex...