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PRINCETON, MA 01541

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Worcester County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The PRINCETON, MA real estate market (01541) currently shows 16 active listings, with 10 pending sales. Homes are averaging 74 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 2.9% year-over-year, from $699,975 to $719,950.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 3,497  ·  Density: 38.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $163,750

Typical home value: $468,550  ·  Homeownership: 95.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
16
⇧ 33.3% vs 12 last year
Pending
10
63% pending ratio
Median Price
$719,950
⇧ 2.9% vs $699,975 last year
Average Price
$751,127
⇩ 3.1% vs $775,292 last year
Days on Market
74
⇧ 54.2% vs 48 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$260
⇩ 1.9% vs $265/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,994 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 16 this year vs 12 last year
  • Days on market: 74 now vs 48 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $719,950 (+2.9% YoY)
  • Average: $751,127 (-3.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 14.0 miles — 189 listings ($106,266,423 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
01541Princeton, MA 015410.0 mi2$1,612,600$749,900$806,300
01564Sterling, MA 015645.6 mi14$10,300,654$692,500$735,761
01543Rutland, MA 015436.6 mi25$12,723,175$498,000$508,927
01453Leominster, MA 014537.3 mi30$15,346,500$484,450$511,550
01520Holden, MA 015208.4 mi11$7,311,733$675,700$664,703
01510Clinton, MA 0151010.3 mi19$8,908,872$444,675$468,888
01612Paxton, MA 0161210.4 mi10$6,577,000$625,000$657,700
01505Boylston, MA 0150510.7 mi5$5,419,340$767,425$1,083,868
01068Oakham, MA 0106811.2 mi5$3,174,600$579,900$634,920
01005Barre, MA 0100511.7 mi13$4,898,543$411,225$376,811
01462Lunenburg, MA 0146212.3 mi14$9,827,342$713,725$701,953
01602Worcester, MA 0160212.8 mi37$18,945,480$539,950$512,040
01608Worcester, MA 0160814.0 mi4$1,220,584$219,950$305,146

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in PRINCETON, MA 01541?

As of September 2026, there are 16 active listings in PRINCETON, MA (zip code 01541), compared to 12 the prior year.

What is the median home price in PRINCETON, MA 01541?

The median listing price in PRINCETON, MA 01541 is $719,950 as of September 2026, a 2.9% increase from $699,975 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in PRINCETON, MA?

Homes in PRINCETON, MA 01541 spend an average of 74 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 48 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in PRINCETON, MA 01541?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, PRINCETON, MA 01541 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

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