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ACTON, MA 01720

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Middlesex County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
22
⇧ 120% vs 10 last year
Pending
3
14% pending ratio
Median Price
$539,000
⇩ 33.8% vs $814,750 last year
Average Price
$763,276
⇧ 10.9% vs $688,508 last year
Days on Market
60
⇧ 81.8% vs 33 days last year

Market Context

Population: 23,081  ·  Density: 454.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $151,339

Typical home value: $705,571  ·  Homeownership: 73.6%

Market Analysis

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

The ACTON, MA real estate market (01720) currently shows 22 active listings, with 3 pending sales. Homes are averaging 60 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 12 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 60 days on market compared to 33 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 33.8% year-over-year, from $814,750 to $539,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 22 this year vs 10 last year
  • Days on market: 60 now vs 33 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $539,000 (-33.8% YoY)
  • Average: $763,276 (+10.9% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 11.0 miles — 228 listings ($293,259,627 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
01720Acton, MA 017200.0 mi22$16,792,072$539,000$763,276
01742Concord, MA 017424.0 mi38$119,632,322$2,488,000$3,148,219
01754Maynard, MA 017544.1 mi12$7,734,684$489,900$644,557
01775Stow, MA 017755.3 mi7$4,832,898$850,000$690,414
01776Sudbury, MA 017766.9 mi16$25,886,928$1,095,000$1,617,933
01451Harvard, MA 014517.2 mi10$13,860,440$754,900$1,386,044
01730Bedford, MA 017308.2 mi18$25,251,246$1,182,000$1,402,847
01749Hudson, MA 017498.6 mi24$17,823,048$619,999$742,627
01740Bolton, MA 017409.2 mi9$10,587,150$814,950$1,176,350
01862North Billerica, MA 018629.6 mi8$4,815,696$593,450$601,962
01863North Chelmsford, MA 0186310.6 mi12$7,357,596$509,900$613,133
01752Marlborough, MA 0175210.8 mi35$20,956,740$593,950$598,764
02451Waltham, MA 0245111.0 mi17$17,728,807$994,450$1,042,871

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ACTON, MA 01720?

As of January 2026, there are 22 active listings in ACTON, MA (zip code 01720), compared to 10 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ACTON, MA 01720?

The median listing price in ACTON, MA 01720 is $539,000 as of January 2026, a 33.8% decrease from $814,750 the prior year.

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

Homes in ACTON, MA 01720 spend an average of 60 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 33 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ACTON, MA 01720?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, ACTON, MA 01720 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 12 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 60 days on market compared to 33 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in ACTON, MA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in ACTON, MA 01720 save an estimated $10,780 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $539,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.