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METHUEN, MA 01844

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
30
⇧ 25% vs 24 last year
Pending
5
17% pending ratio
Median Price
$599,900
⇩ 5.9% vs $637,400 last year
Average Price
$601,644
⇩ 5.7% vs $638,220 last year
Days on Market
52
⇧ 40.5% vs 37 days last year

Market Context

Population: 52,780  ·  Density: 922.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $93,739

Typical home value: $439,852  ·  Homeownership: 74.0%

Market Analysis

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

The METHUEN, MA real estate market (01844) currently shows 30 active listings, with 5 pending sales. Homes are averaging 52 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 52 days on market compared to 37 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 5.9% year-over-year, from $637,400 to $599,900.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 30 this year vs 24 last year
  • Days on market: 52 now vs 37 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $599,900 (-5.9% YoY)
  • Average: $601,644 (-5.7% 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 11.1 miles — 256 listings ($164,107,356 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
01844Methuen, MA 018440.0 mi30$18,049,320$599,900$601,644
01840Lawrence, MA 018402.4 mi4$1,066,532$255,000$266,633
03079Salem, NH 030794.2 mi38$24,299,898$615,000$639,471
01835Haverhill, MA 018355.4 mi9$4,190,904$452,450$465,656
01826Dracut, MA 018266.7 mi34$18,256,640$439,900$536,960
03076Pelham, NH 030766.9 mi25$22,485,200$872,500$899,408
03087Windham, NH 030877.6 mi32$29,105,568$767,448$909,549
01830Haverhill, MA 018308.1 mi28$14,078,260$412,450$502,795
03865Plaistow, NH 038658.7 mi20$13,558,960$717,000$677,948
01834Groveland, MA 018348.9 mi8$6,052,688$799,450$756,586
01854Lowell, MA 0185410.0 mi13$5,891,600$449,000$453,200
01851Lowell, MA 0185110.5 mi11$5,263,786$482,000$478,526
03826East Hampstead, NH 0382611.1 mi4$1,808,000$452,000$452,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in METHUEN, MA 01844?

As of January 2026, there are 30 active listings in METHUEN, MA (zip code 01844), compared to 24 the prior year.

What is the median home price in METHUEN, MA 01844?

The median listing price in METHUEN, MA 01844 is $599,900 as of January 2026, a 5.9% decrease from $637,400 the prior year.

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

Homes in METHUEN, MA 01844 spend an average of 52 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 37 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in METHUEN, MA 01844?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, METHUEN, MA 01844 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 52 days on market compared to 37 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in METHUEN, MA 01844 save an estimated $11,998 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $599,900. 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.