09/09/2026
August reflected a shifting real estate market across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Buyers continued to see more options in parts of New Hampshire and Maine, while inventory remained tighter in many Massachusetts markets.
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 August 1st, 2026 to August 31st 2026 as reported on September 3rd, 2026.