Quarter 1 2025 vs Q1 2026
The housing market across Westborough and surrounding communities, including Southborough, Grafton, Northborough, Hopkinton, Shrewsbury, and Upton, shifted noticeably in the first quarter of 2026. Home prices remained relatively stable compared to last year, but the pace of the market slowed significantly, with fewer sales and longer timelines to receive an offer.
Market Snapshot
*Data is from MLSPIN for Single Family homes only.
What the Numbers Suggest
The clearest shift this quarter is how much the pace of the market has changed.
At the same time, homes are taking significantly longer to sell. Days on market increased from approximately 41 to 74 days, and the average time to receive an offer rose from 29 to 54 days. These changes point to buyers moving more deliberately rather than reacting quickly.
Sales activity also declined more sharply than new listings, indicating that demand has softened relative to supply. The result is a market that is still stable in price, but slower and more selective than it was a year ago.
Because this report combines multiple nearby towns, individual markets may perform differently, particularly at specific price points or within individual communities.
“Home values have remained relatively stable, but the market has slowed and buyers are becoming more selective.”
What this Means
For sellers:
Pricing and positioning are more important than they were a year ago. While well-prepared homes can still perform strongly, the increase in days on market shows that buyers are less likely to act quickly on homes that feel overpriced or do not stand out. Strategy plays a larger role in both timing and outcome.
For buyers:
The slower pace of the market may create more opportunity to evaluate options and negotiate. With homes taking longer to sell and fewer overall transactions, buyers may have slightly more leverage—particularly when a property is not priced or positioned effectively.
Curious What This Means for Your Home?
Market trends provide helpful context, but in a slower, more selective market, how a home is priced and positioned can make a significant difference in the outcome. Two similar homes can perform very differently depending on condition, timing, and strategy.
An online estimate is a useful starting point, but it doesn’t capture those factors. If you’re curious where your home might fall in today’s market, you can start with an instant estimate below. If you’d like a more accurate picture, feel free to reach out anytime.
