The 30 cities in Massachusetts where homes are selling the fastest

If you're buying or selling a home in Massachusetts in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause.

Nationwide, housing markets are generally slow, although competition varies widely from the Northeast to the South. Understanding where homes are selling the fastest can help buyers gauge how competitive a market is and help sellers set realistic expectations.

To see where homes are selling the fastest in Massachusetts right now, Redfin Real Estate ranked the top cities based on their average "days on market"—the time it takes for a new listing to go under contract. The lower the number, the more competitive the city. Rankings are based on the December 2025 monthly average or monthly average median.

#1. Douglas, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 5
- Median sale price: $705,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 66.7%
- See Douglas homes for sale

#2. Webster, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 9
- Median sale price: $475,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 104.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 14.3%
- See Webster homes for sale

#3. Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 12
- Median sale price: $771,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 91.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Northwest Harwich homes for sale

#4. North Eastham, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 13
- Median sale price: $944,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: not available
- See North Eastham homes for sale

#5. Adams, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 15
- Median sale price: $240,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 94.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 66.7%
- See Adams homes for sale

#6. East Dennis, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 16
- Median sale price: $690,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See East Dennis homes for sale

#7. Saugus, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 16
- Median sale price: $570,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See Saugus homes for sale

#8. Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $1,080,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Marshfield Hills homes for sale

#9. Halifax, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $600,750
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Halifax homes for sale

#10. Monument Beach, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $700,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 104.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Monument Beach homes for sale

#11. Sudbury, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $1,092,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 28.6%
- See Sudbury homes for sale

#12. Melrose, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $800,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 103.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 64.3%
- See Melrose homes for sale

#13. Walpole, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $683,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 107.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Walpole homes for sale

#14. Walpole, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $601,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 103.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Walpole homes for sale

#15. Stoneham, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $785,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Stoneham homes for sale

#16. Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $729,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock homes for sale

#17. Groton, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $720,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 16.7%
- See Groton homes for sale

#18. Oxford, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 19
- Median sale price: $490,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 30.8%
- See Oxford homes for sale

#19. West Boylston, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 19
- Median sale price: $472,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See West Boylston homes for sale

#20. Swansea, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 19
- Median sale price: $499,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 66.7%
- See Swansea homes for sale

#21. Needham, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 19
- Median sale price: $1,510,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 14.3%
- See Needham homes for sale

#22. Forestdale, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 19
- Median sale price: $575,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Forestdale homes for sale

#23. Maynard, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 19
- Median sale price: $575,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Maynard homes for sale

#24. Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 19
- Median sale price: $622,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Foxborough homes for sale

#25. Duxbury, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 19
- Median sale price: $1,175,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 41.7%
- See Duxbury homes for sale

#26. Dracut, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 19
- Median sale price: $495,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 40.0%
- See Dracut homes for sale

#27. Longmeadow, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 20
- Median sale price: $490,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 42.9%
- See Longmeadow homes for sale

#28. Berlin, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 20
- Median sale price: $800,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Berlin homes for sale

#29. Millis-Clicquot, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 20
- Median sale price: $570,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: not available
- See Millis-Clicquot homes for sale

#30. North Scituate, Massachusetts
- Days on market: 20
- Median sale price: $935,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 100.0%
- See North Scituate homes for sale

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